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!

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

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

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

GOTY 2010

I know I've already posted today, but I have some urgent news!

Thanks to Doll Diaries (http://www.dolldiaries.com/) I have found a bit of information on AG's Girl of the Year for 2010!! Her name is Lanie and she is an African-American who loves the outdoors. Her books are by Jane Kurtz.

Isn't this exciting? I can't wait to see what she looks like. I hope they do that little puzzle thing on the AG website that reveals her!! Thanks again, Doll Diaries, for showing this information!!

PS- In order not to make yet another post, I'll blog the outcome of the poll on this post.

Do you think that AG will retire another doll?

• 14 people said yes
• 1 person said no
• No people said that they didn't follow AG (phew! : D)