American Girl Place Pix!

Here's what everyone's been waiting for: pictures from American Girl Place!! Yaay! I went the other day, and I had a blast seeing everything. I also had a blast taking pictures of everything!

Up above is the picture of the entrance to American Girl Place. It's so huge!
Here's all the GOTY's, not including Chrissa. Sorry it has a little bit of a glare to it; the flash on my camera got in the way.

Here are all the Just Like You dolls. I managed to get this one without much of a glare.

Here's Rebecca's setup. I love the menorah sitting in the window (I'm not sure if you can see it in this photograph.)

Here is Felicity's display. There's a little pineapple on top of the apple decoration, and I have a question: how did they get apples in Willilamsburg, in 1774?

Here is my favorite display: Kaya's. I really like hers because it has the snow. She also has beautiful outfits, but she doesn't have many.

Here is Addy's setup. I liked this one because of the dress. It's so much prettier in person than just on the doll!!

Well, I hope you have had a nice tour of American Girl Place. I have some more pictures, but they didn't work correctly. Please check back often because I'm going photo-crazy with my new camera! -Hal

LANIE!!

Guess what? On Doll Diaries, they've released a picture of Lanie, the AG Girl Of The Year! Here is the link:

http://dolldiaries.com/presenting-lanie-the-american-girl-of-the-year-2010/

I am so excited to see all of her stuff! I think she is so cute. I like her blond hair, but I think she looks a little too much like Sharpay from High School Musical and I really don't like those movies. Also, why is her bunny on a leash? I find that a bit odd. But enough with the critic-mode.

I absolutely LOVE her dress! At first, I thought she'd be wearing the striped shirt with pants, but the dress is even cuter. Also, her stories sound great! Can't wait 'till the 1st!

-Hal

PS- Pictures of my visit to American Girl Place will be coming S-O-O-N!

Barbie "The Original Teenage Fashion Model"

So, today my mom went to Target while I was in my sewing lesson, and saw the Barbie 50th Anniversary, 1959, doll that I had my eye on. There were only two left, and when my sewing lesson was over, she told me that it was only $20.00 (reduced from $40.00)! So after lunch we ran over to Target and started hunting... finally, stashed on the top shelf, we found her! I am so happy now.

But, I have a dilemma. Should I keep her in the box, because I really like how she's set up, or should I take her out and have her on display in my room? Please comment and give me your opinion!

Christmas

Hello, everyone! I hope you all have had a wonderful Christmas! I certainly did, and here are all of the doll-related things that I got:

First of all, here are two of my (eight) I Love Lucy Barbie dolls. The one on the left I got from Santa, and she's from the episode "LA At Last". The one on my right I got on Christmas Eve from my grandparents, and she is this year's I Love Lucy Barbie doll. She's from the episode "The Ballet". I think they are so cute!

Here is Kimi, the doll that I brought to Christmas Eve with me, opening up Julie's pajamas.

Here is Julie wearing her pajamas. I think this is my favorite PJ set. What's yours?

And, last but not least, here is Kimi posing in front of my grandparents' tree. My grandma has an extensive collection of Christopher Radko (he makes Christmas ornaments) collection, and her tree is beautiful!

Now that Christmas is over, I wish everyone a Happy, Healthy New Year! -Hal

Christmas Thanks

I wanted to dedicate this post to saying, "Thank you." My math teacher told the class to just say thanks, and it's worth a lot. So here we go!

I thank everyone for following Dolls, Dolls, and More Dolls and for commenting and voting on my polls. So, "Thank You!"

My dolls also want to say thank you to everyone for taking an interest in their pictures and stories. So, they say, "Thank You!"

Thanks again, and "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"

-Hal

Awesome Website

I'm reading this book, and it's called Do Hard Things. It's written by two teenagers (but I think they're in their early twenties now) named Alex and Brett Harris. It's about how teenagers are stooping down to meet the low expectations of today's society, and how they're not being prepared for adult life. It teaches you how to live your teenage years to the fullest, and how more and more teenagers are rising above today's low expectations. I think it's a really inspirational book. http://www.therebelution.com/ is their website... you should check it out!

Guess What...

Guess what?

I got a new camera today! I got it with the money I got for my birthday, and it is REALLY cool! It is a sparkley magenta color (too cute) and it takes wonderful pictures. I am so excited to get my dolls ready for pictures because the camera takes really good ones. I've been testing it out on the television, Trinka (my dog), my sister and mom. Now, its ready for the big job... MY DOLLS! I'll have pictures soon, and they'll be taken with my new camera! I am super excited!!

TTYL, Hal

My Birthday

Yesterday was my birthday, and I got so much stuff! I took pictures of the doll-related things and put them on the blog:

I got Chrissa's Craft Studio. It is so cute! It is much more awesome in person than on the website... believe me! There is a sewing machine (and I love to sew), yarn, knitting needles, pencils, scissors, thread, an organizer, a bowl (that her dad apparently made), a notebook for designing, a pincushion, and a measuring tape.

Here's the sewing machine up close. When you turn it on, the presser foot moves up and down. It is so fun to play with, and I think that all of my dolls are enjoying it already.

I got two Barbie dolls! The one on the left is "Sales Resistance" and Lucy's in her traditional blue and white polka-dotted dress. The one on the right is the one I got for Hanukkah, but I figured I'd put it in anyway, because it is so cute! This one is from "Lucy Gets a Paris Gown". That is my favorite episode!

Talking about Hanukkah, I'll make a post once Hanukkah is over and show all of my doll-related gifts. Also, I wanted to tell everyone about a book I got for my birthday. It's called Do Hard Things and it's a nonfiction book about how teenagers are actually using up the best years of their lives being lazy. I highly recommend this book. It's really good!

Happy holidays to everyone! -Hal

Poll

The poll has ended. This time, I've gotten 18 votes- that's the most yet! Here is the outcome of "What is Your Favorite of the 5 Original AG Dolls?":

Felicity- 8 Votes
Kirsten- 5 Votes
Samantha- 3 Votes
Addy & Molly- 1 Vote

Thank you so much for voting! I love to see peoples' feedback. I was surprised that Felicity won (although I am very happy; that's who I voted for) because I was expecting Samantha to win. Anyway, thanks again for voting and be sure to vote on my next poll! -Hal

Girl Of The Year!!

Everyone... great news!! On Doll Diaries (an awesome doll website) they've revealed the cover of the new GOTY!!! I am so excited. She is totally different than what I thought she would look like, but it is so cool to find out what she looks like ahead of time. Here's the web address for Doll Diaries so you can see for yourself: www.dolldiaries.com.

This is all so great!!!!!!!!!!!
-Hal

The Dress I Made

Here's the dress that I'm going to wear to American Girl Place! It took me a couple of hours to make it, and I am so proud of myself!!

Here's a far-away version. Sorry it's a bit blurry, but it was hard to take pictures of.

Here's an up-close version. I chose the black and the hot pink so that it would match American Girl Place colors.

I hope everyone likes it! Pictures will be posted again soon!!!

-Hal

Trinka (Again)

Here's yet another picture of Trinka. This is from when she was really little, even before we got her. I don't know exactly how old she is here, but she is probably about a month old. She looks so much like a Black Lab there! Now, she looks more like her dad (a German Shepherd). If you want to see another post about her, go to the "Tags" and click on "Trinka".

New info and Opinion #3

Still can't find the battery... What else is new?

Well, I'll tell you!

1. In December, I celebrate three things: My birthday, Christmas, and Hanukkah. I can't wait for all three! I have a wish list all made up and ready to go for when the days come.
2. It's supposed to rain all next week. I am so excited, because rain is my favorite kind of weather.
3. Winter break is coming soon, which means that the FPAfG Gala is coming, too! All the girls can't wait!

And here's an Opinion from Felicity, Elizabeth, Julie, Kimi, and Rebecca:

1. What's your favorite American Girl character (not including friends)?
2. Have you heard of the new GOTY? Are you excited?
3. What's your favorite new AG outfit?

All right... it's my turn to answer them.

1. I have a tie between Felicity, Julie, and Rebecca.
2. I am SUPER excited! I have been SO excited, that I've done a post on her. If you'd like to see it, go to the my "Tags" in the sidebar, and click on GOTY.
3. I like the silver one with all the flowers on it. It's soooo pretty!

Once again, happy Winter! I will try to post pictures S-O-O-N! -Hal