Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Thank You!

While waiting for the big GOTY (Girl of the Year) reveal, we decided it was time for another thank you. 
Yesterday we gave a shout out to all the blogs and bloggers that inspired us this year.  Today it is time to give a huge thank you to you...our many blog members and followers. Without you there would be no reason to continue; you also inspire us.

So hello and 
to our 

Blog members
Google+ followers
Aliah
Aja
Amaya
Aliah
American Girl Dolls Rock
Amaya
Annie
Angelique
Bethany
Annie
Christina
Calissa
Claire M
Chiara
Courtnie
Claire
Dollygirl
Courtnie
Hannah C
Emily
Hannah O
Gabriela
Heidi
Hannah AGT
Jess
Hannah C
Kayla
Hannah O
LaLa
Jamie
Marisa AG
Janae
Meg
Kayla
Meghan
Kristen
Melody
Laniey
PeterSamandAGFan4
Laurel
Saige
Marisa
Samantha
McKenna B
TL
Meg

Michelle

Mikaela

Nahdia

Rhonda

Riley

Star

Sue

Susan

Taionne

Zoe



A big thank you to all who follow us anonymously as well - you know who you are.


You're the best! Your comments, emails, and support mean a lot to us. Keep stopping by to see what we are doing. 2014 promises more book reviews, photo stories, outings, antique dolls, feature outfits, tea tastings, and much more.


Much love, many hugs, and lots of best wishes!


GOTY 2014 Reveal

Waiting patiently for the big reveal on Good Morning America.
Even the pets got in on the wait. 

What was your favorite news item you heard while you waited?

[Note: We repeated this picture/post for our non-google+ followers. :) ]





Monday, December 30, 2013

2013 Coming to a Close

As the year comes to a close we reflect on all that has happened, good and bad, and think of changes to be made for the coming year. One of the changes that will happen here is that the puny little blog list on our blog page will become its own tab. It's not even the tip of the iceberg when it comes to those who inspire us.

First and foremost we want to thank The Debster for sending us a link to Hannah's Hangout. It was Hannah and Hanna who gave us the courage to start our blog. Hannah is now heading Peacock Poise with her friend Iman. We wouldn't be here without you. 

We also have to thank Hannah for pointing us to Doll Diaries. What an awesome site?! Love it, Char and her crew, and all the great crafts, giveaways, and play ideas they inspire.

Early on we started following another Hannah and TL - both had great blogs. They are now co-writing other blogs. Hannah invited us into the AGVille's Doll Club. Lanie is our correspondent there.

Then we started to read more and more blogs. This is the list of fabulous blogs we follow:
http://simplydollightful.blogspot.com/
http://basilmentos.blogspot.com/
AG Doll Play
http://aginohio.blogspot.com/
http://agvillesdollsclub.blogspot.com/
AmericanGirl01
http://funwithagfan.blogspot.com/
http://americangirldollsforever.blogspot.com/
http://sabinethegreat.blogspot.com/
Clarisse’s Closet
Doll Diaries
http://www.dolldelightblog.com/
http://agdoll-icious.blogspot.com/
Doll-Lightful Days
http://dollydormdiaries.blogspot.com/
http://dollygirlstreasures.blogspot.com/
http://dreamdressandplay.blogspot.com/
http://foreveramericangir.blogspot.com/
http://horseykidd.blogspot.com/
http://girlydolltype.blogspot.com/
http://jazzyjanetsblog.blogspot.com/
http://juliestimecapsule.blogspot.com/
http://kananiandkanani.blogspot.com/
http://karenmomofthreescraft.blogspot.com/
Living a Doll’s Life
http://marisasamericangirls.blogspot.com/
Me and My Gals
http://meandmelly.blogspot.com/
http://livelifewithyouragdoll.blogspot.com/
http://mydollcraftsandmore.blogspot.com/
http://oaktreeforests.blogspot.com/
http://www.ouragadventures.com/
http://paper-doll-world.blogspot.com/
http://hannasdollblog.blogspot.com/
http://photoagdolls.blogspot.com/
http://prettylillyanamericangirl.blogspot.com/
Sincerely, Reviewer
The Doll Mag
The Many Dolls in My Room
http://thechickenmarm.blogspot.com/
http://thesaltysadollblog.blogspot.com/

I highly suggest you check them out - especially if you see one that is new to you. (Sorry, I think you will have to cut and paste - not sure if the links will or will not work.)

For you crafty people who know how to sew, then these sewing blogs are for you (Karen Mom of Three's Craft Blog belongs here as well as above):
http://sosewsuziamericangirldollclothes.blogspo...
http://thedollwardrobe.blogspot.com/
Wren*Feathers

When it comes to doll reviews, you must check out The Toy Box Philospher! Great detail with comparisons!

And we'd be remiss if we didn't mention a great tea resource...The Tea Maestro. He shares lots of great tea history and etiquette tips. Plus much more.

Thank you very much for a great year of inspiration! Keep up the good work! I have a feeling we missed someone, please forgive us if we did.

Much love for happy blogging throughout 2014.



PS. These blogs are just starting out; stop by and inspire them to be great.
Amy's Avenue 
Cara's Castle 


Sunday, December 29, 2013

After Christmas Fun

Xyra and a bunch of her friends went bowling and I got to go along. It was so much fun!
When we arrived they told us which lanes were ours - we had 3!
Everyone changed shoes. [Mine aren't quite right, perhaps Xyra will get the AG bowling outfit for future outings.]
Then we entered bowler names in the computers.

It was fun watching how it kept score.
Then we took a break for dinner - I'm glad we got Molly's lunchbox for Christmas it was perfect for tonight.
Then it was my turn.

This bowling ball is really big...
but I managed to get all but 3 pins down.
Check out the prizes!
Yeah, I was goofing around a bit.
There were prizes for potential for improvement, low score, high score, creative bowling, 
1st place team, 
and the big, sparkly golden pin was the grand prize for consistency.
It was a really fun night!

Stop again soon! Best wishes!