One man's trash is another man's treasure

In case of an emergency (fire, flood, tornado, fleeing the police, etc.), Ellen will not be the one chosen to run back in the house one last time to salvage any valuables.  The toys, books and animals that girl wanted to pack for her trip to North Carolina was the most random assortment of her possessions possible.  She chose things she rarely plays with, books she doesn't want to read anymore and stuffed animals that never make it out of the toy chest.  Maybe she was just caught up in the moment or overly excited about the trip; whatever the reason, it makes me miss her that much more.