Vanilla-Cake Barbie Tours Sacramento

Anika Niva, and her creation (with help from her sister's Barbie doll), Vanilla-Cake Barbie, at last night's 2nd Annual DMTC Cake Auction.

I purchased this cake ($22.00 bid, but I actually gave the theater $25.00).

Since Vanilla-Cake Barbie rarely gets out, I decided to show her the sights.

Vanilla-Cake Barbie finally settled on the roast-beef sandwich au jus at the Black Bear Diner in Davis.

Vanilla-Cake Barbie in Old Sacramento. She had heard about those Russian dolls that nest, one inside the other, but could hardly believe any such thing was possible, so we gazed into the windows at the "Russian Collection". Vanilla-Cake Barbie could not believe her eyes, but it was true!

Vanilla-Cake Barbie at Sacramento's AMTRAK terminal.

Vanilla-Cake Barbie had seen Lionel trains before, but was unprepared for the size of the real locomotives!

Vanilla-Cake Barbie was flattered by everyone's attention at the Sacramento AMTRAK terminal.

Vanilla-Cake Barbie at the State Capitol.

As we prepared to leave, I saw something moving in the flower beds at Capitol Mall and 10th Streets. I could scarcely believe my eyes! It was a skunk! How was this possible in the middle of a city? Then I remembered that the entire Capitol area comprises a pretty-big park that could host all sorts of wildlife, so skunks are not out of the question. Plus, it IS the State Capitol, after all!

Vanilla-Cake Barbie has ambitions for higher office, but only after she gets a better wardrobe.

Vanilla-Cake Barbie, with the Capitol Mall in the background.

Vanilla-Cake Barbie at the Crest Theater.

She hasn't seen many movies, and not many of 2010's Academy Award nominees. She was intrigued by "Black Swan", but really hopes they come out with a sequel about her good twin: "White Swan".

Vanilla-Cake Barbie LOVES Valentine's Day!

Vanilla-Cake Barbie in Cesar Chavez Park, in front of Sacramento City Hall.

Last night, the very first blossoms on the plum tree in my back yard began to appear. Vanilla-Cake Barbie says Spring is her favorite season, next to Summer (when she can work on her tan), or Winter (when she can go skiing), or Autumn (when tomatoes are so ripe)!

Vanilla-Cake Barbie at Step One Fitness (19th & T Streets). She says she has to work on her arm strength, particularly in the wrist. She went bowling not long ago, but even though Ken was able to score in the high double-digits, she could manage no better than a 19.

Vanilla-Cake Barbie gazes longingly through the display windows at the House of Fashion Bridal Salon.

Vanilla-Cake Barbie at Sutter's Fort.

Vanilla-Cake Barbie was crushed that the shoe stores on J Street were closed, but the folks at 'Lady Bug, Lady Bug' were happy to show her their wares.