Merry Christmas AGDC Dolls! December 25, 2010

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! I hope you guys had a WONDERFUL day and that you got everything you wanted. Let us be reminded that today is NOT about Santa, presents, treats, etc. It’s about our Savior Christ Jesus being born in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. He is the TRUE reason for the season and why Christmas is what it is. Unfortunately people nowadays try to block that from us, saying how Christmas is about gifts or winter or whatever. CHRISTmas is about CHRIST, and we can’t forget that this holiday season. I pray that all of you and your families have a wonderful Christmas and Christmas break! (and to you guys up north, don’t take advantage of the snow! We don’t have any 😉 )

It was early December 25—Christmas morning. It was the day people had been talking about for months. The dolls were still asleep, dreaming about what the morning would bring.

“IIIIIITTTTTTSSSSS CCCCCHHHHHHRRRRRIIIIISSSSSTTTTMMMMMAAAAASSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” shouted Samantha on the top of her lungs.

“IIIIIITTTTTSSSSSS CHHHHHRRRRIIIIISSSTTTMMMMASSSS!” repeated Kit.

The girls got up and began jumping on their sisters to wake them up.

“What’s all this about?” asked an annoyed Kathleen.

“ITS CHRISTMAS!” shouted Kit in reply.

Poor Eva and Addy were getting stomped on by Samantha.

The rambunctious two soon awoke the whole gang. The girls had decided to sleep in their Christmas dresses, because for one, Madeline was too lazy to change them, and second, because they had been so tired after their Christmas Eve service and gift exchange that they just hit the sack. 

“Oh my goodness, sisters,” said Elsie. “It is again the day of our Saviors birth! Now let us go and see what treats Saint Nicholas brought!”

“Oh Elsie, you’re so old fashioned.” Samantha sighed. “PRESENTS FROM SANTA EVERYONE! LET’S GO!!!!!”

The girls walked quietly into their living room, filled with beautiful gifts. 

“Santa” had eaten the cookies and milk and left a special note to the girls. 

Molly picked up the note to read it.

“Dear girls, Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas! You all were very good girls. Thanks for the cookies and the reindeer food. Comet couldn’t get enough!
*Samantha – watch that mouth of yours. I don’t want you on my naughty list.

Merry Christmas!
Santa Claus

Next the dolls darted to presents. Unfortunately Madeline did not have time to wrap them like normally but the dolls were excited anyway. Kit and Sammi got into all the candy.

Felicity and Eva loved the clothes Santa brought them.

Felicity loved the crimson red color of Kit’s Christmas Dress and Eva loved the Cheerleading outfit and Diva nail stickers!

Julie loved the Rebecca Play Scenes and Paper Dolls and the Princess and the Frog movie she got.

Kathleen and Lulu were the first the open the stocking. They also loved the Rhema Marvanne CDs. She is the dolls’ favorite singer!

Josefina loved the Shirley Temple movie collection she got, with 14 features!

*Note the Shirley Temple autobiography in the background- I got that too (you can probably tell I love Shirley Temple). I am on chapter 3 and it is great so far! I’s a huge book though!

You can just guess the two girls who were ecstatic about the old-timey sewing machine.

It was a great morning in itself.

Just as Josefina was opening her dvd to see what disks were inside, a small piece of paper dropped out. It read:

“There’s one more gift yet to meet – Follow these clues, this fantastic gift can’t be beat!
Clue 1:
When I first got here, I had a look. Then a bubble bath I took!”

To read the rest of the story, click HERE. If it doesn’t load on your computer, let me know. 🙂

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!

Happy St.Patrick’s Day! March 17, 2010

Happy St.Patrick’s Day! Felicity and Kathleen are ready to have fun, all dressed in their greens!!! Are YOU wearing your own sweet shade of verde?

Be sure to EAT those greens too!!!! Heehee!

American Girl Dolls can also be “green” by turning off lights when they are not being used! Hah!

Have a great, green day!!! Check out our fan page on Facebook (American Girl Doll Central) to see the full album!!!

American Girl Show And Tell Wednesday-Week 3 December 2, 2009

Hi guys! It’s that time of week again-Show and Tell Wednesday! I have been lacking *sorry* doing this, and it is technically my third week. I know, it’s sad. But I will try my best to continue it every week. You can see what the story is behind AGSATW at Liz’s website, American Girl Fan. Ok, here we go!

Elsie and Kathleen have a favorite thing for the holidays and beyond. Every Christmas they look forward to again cheer and celebrate the birth of Jesus more than ever. They love to sing songs, collect advent calenders with the Nativity Scene on them, and set up their own little Nativity Scene! Here, that’s just what they’re doing. This year, Elsie hopes to share this wonderful story with her sisters.

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A NEW member of AGDC!-Kathleen and Elsie get reunited! October 17, 2009

“C’mon, Kathleen! I KNOW something’s wrong.” Samantha insisted her sister one day. “No,” said Kathleen. “Nothing’s wrong. Just because I do not want to play right now doesn’t mean I am upset!” Samantha sighed. “Come ON, Kathleen. You gotta tell me.” Kathleen looked up at her sister. “WELL,” she began. “Ever since Josie told me she could find Elsie, it was one thing that wouldn’t come out of my mind. Voices have been taunting me saying, ‘You can never find Elsie. She went out of business,’ and things like that. It’s hard to explain. Things seem to revolve around that lately, in my world. ‘Sigh.’ ” Samantha heart rose a little. “YEAH, ABOUT THAT. You wait here, little angel Kathleen.” Samantha jumped of Madeline’s bed, the place they had been sitting, and ran away.

Hushed voices rose from a far side on in the room.
“So, it’s set?” whispered Samantha. Josefina nodded.
“Yeah, I think she’s out there. You go ahead and get Kathleen.”
Samantha smiled ear to ear. “Oh, can you imagine the look on her face when-”
Josie pressed a finger against her lips. “Hush, we can’t spread a rumor. Just go get Kathleen, I’ll be ready for you.”

“Kathleen, you have got to come with me,” told Samantha to Kathleen the very next minute. “I think I know how to  make all your taunting voices leave you. Kathleen followed her sister Sam into the hallway, then stopped. There, far in the dark but more glorious than the rising sun, came coming a small girl. But not just any girl. Beautiful spiral ringlets framed her face and ran down her back. She wore a big fancy dress with bows and frills. And she had, the most kindest, christian eyes that seem to sine through the dark. Kathleen sucked in her her breath.
“Elsie?” She whispered. “OH, ELSIE! OH ELSIE!!!!!!”

“Oh, Kathleen! Shall it be you?” The girl named Elsie Dinsmore shouted. “OMGoodness, Elsie Rebecca Dinsmore! It IS me but I can’t believe you! YOU are here!!! AHH!” The two girls, best friends and twin sisters, danced and jumped. “AHH, KATHLEEN! The Lord is good! For He has brought us together again!!!” The two little godly girls danced and discussed the amazing Lord. The other 8 girls danced in.

In all the fun, Katheen studied her companion’s face. It was precious, and it had shining hazel eyes with eyelashes like spiders. She had color in her cheecks and face and had  tiny ringlets circle her face. And she had the prettiest, prettiest, smile. She was smiling. Elsie was glad to be here. With a home that loved her, countless sisters and companions, Kathleen,  and Madeline and most importantly the Lord.

After everybody was danced their heads off, Felicity felt like being helpful. “Elsie, is their anything you left in your taxi when you came here? “Elsie stopped to think. “WELL,” she said. “I DO know that Madeline’s parents bought me with four other outfits. I hope the taxi driver hasn’t gone off with them yet. I will go get it.” Felicity stopped her. “Oh no you don’t. You enjoy your time. I will go get them. So, LOL BFFs! BRB!” Elsie suddenly looked lost. “Is there anything ELSE you should tell me? LIKE THE  FACT THAT THAT RED-HEAD GIRL JUST SPOKE A FOREIGN LANGUAGE?” Lulu turned to her new little sister. “Calm down, lil’ Elsie. LOL BFFs BRB just stands for ‘Laugh out Loud, Best friend forevers! Be right back!’ So you don’t need to worry, girl. We all speak english here! So, LOL!” Elsie laughed. “OK, I’ll LOL BFFs!”

Felcity came in later with a stack of clothes. “This is it, I think?” she asked Elsie. “Thank you, Miss Felicity. You are a big help.  Yes, those are my clothes.” Elsie began taking them out and putting them in her wardrobe that Nick, Madeline’s brother, had made for her. But then she stopped. “I know!” she said. “Let’s all play dress up! You can all use my clothes, I’ve got plenty to share!” And so they did. But first, Kathleen went up to Josefina.

With tears of joy in her eyes, Kathleen sputtered out. “How….how did you this, Josefina??? It’s such a remarkable time. And you were the girl behind it. How did you find Elsie?” Josefina smiled at Kathleen’s interest. “Well, It wasn’t just me, first of all. It was mostly Madeline’s parents. It was Madeline’s birthday and I told them what she wanted. The day after LOF went out of business, Madeline’s dad went to the store, picking up Elsie, before it was too late. But I was taking care of Elsie under the bed in her parent’s room. I nursed her until it was time for her to be given to Madeline! And to you, of course.” Kathleen smiled. “You are wonderful! And so are Madeline’s parents! And mostly God!”
The End-But not of Elsie’s adventures! 😉

BEHIND THE SCENES…

Yes, I got Elsie my birthday, which is October 17.  I first opened the clothes and then my parents were like, “sorry. We tried to find her but she was sold out. We can find her soon, though.” I got  a little upset because I had hopes of getting  Elsie. Then my mom said, “can you get the vaccume cleaner? We have to clean up.” And when I went to get it, there was a box in there just the size for  a doll box. And you know the rest of the story! 🙂 Here’s the clothes I got:

From left to right: Kathleen’s feedsack nightgown set with sockies and a blanket ; Violet’s school apron set with hairbow clips; Millie’s school dress set with socks, shoes, and hairbow clips. Bottom: Yellow undergarmet set (not sure who’s).

Last but not least, this is Elsie posing in front of the wardrobe my brother made me for the dolls out of the Elsie box.

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LOF to be Going Out of Business! October 4, 2009

It’s true. Right after the news about Kirsten, we heard about the rest of Kathleen’s christian friends, accessories, and books. Life Of Faith was going out of business. They were leaving. I am christian so these books and dolls are very important to me. Especially the books because they have helped girls through the years become better christians. The books and dolls and everything are now offline, so you can’t buy anything online again. Thankfully everything will stay at retail stores, but only what’s left. If your retail store has the Millie doll, that’s great, but if you were planning to get Laylie and she wasn’t there, the store won’t get to order anymore. So if you are planning to get a Life Of Faith item, get it now at your nearest retail store or on Ebay before that item gets sold out or really rare!!!! When my Kathleen heard the news, her biggest dream had left her.

It was a perfect cloudy fall day, and Josefina was going on a walk. But then she heard something. “Sniff…aooahahh!..sniffff…..aoohhh!”

 “Kathleen! What is wrong?” asked Josie. Her sister Kathleen looked up “Well.. I..I wwas pplayying… on Dia Dolleries… I mmeann… Doll Diaries…. ABOUT KIRSTEN! I was uppsettt…. I wanteddd.. to….t..telll you but… then…I..I…I saw it..”
 

“Saw what?” Josefina was concerned. Kathleen sat up and tried to make her vice sound stronger. “Well, t..that my c..company, t..the pl..place I..I was born at,is going out of… of business.” Then Kathleen burst into tears again. “And…t..th…that means t…th..that Elsie w..won’t ever c..come back. I..I..I’ll never see her a…aga..again!” 
 

Josefina sat down beside Kathleen. “Oh, Katie! I am so sorry! But who is Elsie?” Kathleen tried to stop her crying again and tried to speak to Josefina. She began her long story. “It was long ago, I remember being shipped away with lots of clone versions of me. Then I was unpacked and put up on display with four other girls. Their names were Millie, Laylie, and Violet, and I loved them. They were my friends and I played with them each day. But the fourth girl wa smy favorie. We were twin sisters, for we were made in the factory on the same day. She was made 12 minutes earlier than me, though. Anyway, Laylie and Violet were bought, and soon it was just me, Millie, and Elsie. Millie was our great friend. But me and Elsie, what we had was so special. We were literally  two peas in a pod. Then Madeline came and got me. I love it here, and the day I step foot into the wonderful world here at AGDC, I had a dream that Elsie and I would soon be reunited again”
 

 Josefina bit her lip, not knowing what to say. Something that concerned her Katie everyday was now coming out in one spill. But then Josefina felt determined. She had to find this Elsie, one way or another. By Ebay or retail store, on Christmas or Birthday or just a random day, she did not know anything about finding Elsie BUT…That one day this Elsie girl and Kathleen would be reunited. She just HAD to.

Felicity is sick! September 25, 2009

“WAKE UP, LISSIE! TIME FOR SCHOOL!” Felicity awoke, but her eyes were still sleeping. It seemed like a struggle to get them to open. When they finally split, Felicity suddenly felt a chill and her head felt heavy. Her legs felt stiff. She groaned a little. “MoM…uH, cAn YoU uH, ooh..” 

Mrs.Merriman came over to feel her daughter’s face. “Lissie, how do you feel?” Felicity  felt hot, then cold, and hot, then cold again when her mothers hand touched her face. “Awful, Mom, but please! I need to go to school! Today is the day that one project is due, the one I have been working on ALL WEEKEND! I want to see my friends. I’ll…I’ll.. be fine…” But Felicity knew she was indeed NOT fine. The chills that once freezed her core were now a threatening burn. She felt week.

“No, Lissie. You feel hot, and I am not sending you to school.” Mrs.Merriman WAS going to take her child somewhere though. She wrapped a pink robe around Felicity and they drove to the doctor’s office. Dr.Montoyez checked Felicity then told the news. “Merrimans, Felicity has The Flu. I suspect that the flu germs got to her during school hours. I will contact the principal telling her about Felicity’s illness, and I will instruct her to tell the teachers to clean school items like computers, desks, chairs, and others. I will also put a bottle of hand sanitizer in the room so none other children will be infected.” Dr.Montoyez gave Mrs.Meriman simple  instructions to care for Felicity, and they left.

Mrs.Merriman set up Felicity’s room with proper supplies. A bell to ring if Felicity needed help, a wheelchair since Felicity’s legs were weak, a robe for Felicity to wear if she got cold, magazines for Felicity to read, and hand sanitizer to keep clean.

Felicity needs your help to get better. It will encourage her body to do that if you send her a “Get Well Soon” note. The notes will be presented by Felicity soon.

Kathleen at the Fields September 20, 2009

“Hi, Guys! It’s me, Kathleen. Today is a super-special cherry-on-top day! Madeline’s little brother Nick recently started Flag Football, and now we are going to one of the games! So fun, huh? I even might meet someone new!”

“Well, here we are! This is just a part of a giant field that is broken up into little ones. Well at least it’s GIANT to a little doll like me. Let’s see, they are doing practice right now so….”

“I’ll just play with this word search until a real game starts. OOH, FOUND A WORD!” 

“OOH, A REAL GAME IS STARTING! Hey guys,I am not the best at football but I could sure roll this soccerball out and we’ll play!”

Kathleen had so much fun. YES, we DID meet another girl who had Gwen the American Girl doll. I said “Hi!” to them but I didn’t have a chance to take a picture of Gwen and Kathleen “playing” together. Me and my mom also later in the day went to the christian bookstore to go to the Life Of Faith doll section. I got the first two Elsie Dinsmore books, and got an outfit that was apparently undergarmets but it look like an easter dress. It also came with pants so you could put the  pants on instead of the skirt and make them into pajamas!

“OOH, LOOK AT THE CLOCK! It’s time for bed. Let me change into my new pajamas.”

“Dear God, Thank you for this day. Thank you for everything you’ve given us, Lord. Please help everybody around the world. Please forgive me for my sins. Thank you. In Jesus name I pray, AMEN!”

American Girl Tour Fashion Show! September 18, 2009

My friend Ally (find her in “Our Friends and Their Dolls”) came over my house today and she brought one of  her AG dolls. Together we made a fashion show that was “touring America” with the dolls! It was really fun! Here is how it went:

MEET THE JUDGES:
 
 Lulu Kibwana, Kathleen McKenzie, and Samantha Parkington

THE FASHION SHOW FIRST TOURS TO: NEW YORK CITY!

Kit Kittredge starts the competition in in an Easter dress. Wow! WOW! Look at that girl shine! She will be hard to beat! OOOH! AHH!! 
THE JUDGES SCORE:
LULU: 5 1/2
KATHLEEN: 7!
SAMANTHA: 5

NEXT UP IS EVA GRACE, STRIKING A SHARP POSE WHILE LEANING FORWARD! WHAT A POSITION! OOOOOOH! AHHHH! WAIT, WHAT IS SHE….
 ….doing. Poor girl, somebody help her! Eva: “Whaa! I’m upset! I’ll never win will this strike! Whahh!…”  

WERE BACK, FOLKS. SORRY FOR THE INTERUPTION. THE JUDGES SCORE:
LULU: 3
KATHLEEN: 8! She tried her best! 
Samantha: 5 

NEXT, WE ARE TOURING: CHICAGO!

FOR OUR ONLY CHICAGO CONTESTANTS, BUT VERY GREAT ONES, WE HAVE : “THE TWINS”! JUDGE SAMANTHA AND HER FRIEND HIT THE SPOTLIGHT AS VERY LOOK-A-LIKE BUDDIES AND HAVE A BEAUTIFUL SHOT AT THIS COMPETITION!!! WOW!!! WOOOW!!!! AHHH! OOOH!
THE JUDGES SCORE:
LULU: 10!!! WONDERFUL!
KATHLEEN: 5. THEY ARE SHOWING OFF TO ME!
SAMANTHA : on the stage… 

LAST CITY, WE ARE TOURING LOS ANGELES!

 NEXT WE HAVE THIS BEAUTIFUL SHY YOUNG GIRL WHO’S HOMETOWN IS A SMALL TOWN IN FLORIDA. SHE HAS TRAVELED ALL THE WAY UP HERE TO GET A SHOT AT HER DREAM… PLAYING SWEET SONGS ON HER GUITAR. GIVE IT UP FOR ADDY WALKER. SHE IS PLAYING A SONG FOR US:

“OHHH OOH, THIS IS MY DREAM, I CAN’T BELIEVE….  THAT I ACTUALLY, ACTUALLY GET TO SHINE IT THROUGH, HOW ‘BOUT YOU? YEAH, HAVE YOU SEEN, THIS DREAM INSIDE OF ME? I HAVE PLANTED MY SEED, AND IT GREW…. OHHH OOH..”
THAT WAS (SOB CRY SOB) SO… BE.. BE.. BEAUTIFUL! J..JU…JUDGES?
LULU: OHH! GIVE HER A HAND! 7!
KATHLEEN: 10!!!!!! SHE IS JUST BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT!!!!! 
SAMANTHA: 8! GORGES!

WE HAVE ONE MORE CONTESTANT BUT WE CAN NOT FIT HER IN TODAY… MAYBE LATER. WHO DO YOU THINK SHOULD WIN???

Life Of Faith Doll Ribbon Removal August 15, 2009

Hey! Do any of you have a LOF ( Life of Faith) doll or planning to get one? You may or may not have noticed, but sometimes the bows or ribbons are sewed into the doll’s head. Some of Kathleen’s hair was back with two green ribbons, and one day when I tried to take them out, I realized they were stuck. But I thought there had to be a way to get them out, so yesterday I successfully took her hair down. Here’s how:

You will see the ribbon wrapped  around a piece of hair. Flip that piece of hair so you can see the under . You will see where the ribbon attaches to a white string, which is tied into the doll’s scalp.

You will also see a little string end with a knot on it. Start picking at it, and if it doesn’t come out like that, just cut the knot off.

Pull that part of the string out of the bow, and now your bow is not attached. Slip the bow out, and then pull the elastic rubber band out,too.

Comb out her hair a little. The white string  might still be caught up in her scalp, just pick at it and pull it out.

This is what it should look like:

Before…
 

AFTER!

 

Hope you guys enjoyed this! Bye!

ANOTHER NEW DOLL?-KATHLEEN August 4, 2009

About a week after I got Samantha, we had a garage sale. I made $135 in it, selling all my old toys. I decided I want to buy a Life-Of-Faith-Doll. Thankfully those dolls are not just order-online sort of thing. They had the dolls at Family Christian Stores, which is very close to us. I went and bought Kathleen Mckenzie. She even came with a nightgown and a little Bible! Please enjoy Samantha and Josefina’s adventure when they met Kathleen.

 
One day, Josefina went hiking in the mountains. She was with Samantha, who was not very interested in hiking, and was far behind. Josie stopped when she saw a mysterious looking object underneath a pile of rocks? “What’s that?” she wondered.

“Maybe I can get it out,” Josie said. She pulled and pushed and pulled, pushed and pulled, but the box wouldn’t budge. She really wanted to know what was in the box, so she called for help. “SAMANTHA!!!” she cried. “COME HERE, FAST!”

The two girls pulled the box right out of the rocks. “Thank you, Sam!” said Josie.
The words on the box were two blurry to read, and the picture was faded. “I wonder what it is?” asked Samantha. “I don’t know, but it looks exiting! Let’s open it!” cried Josefina. Samantha didn’t like the idea, but she had no other choice to follow her sister.

“MhmmHmmHMM!” said a object inside. It was wrapped with paper and string. “What is it?” asked Josie. “I…I…I think it is a little girl.” Sam said, a shake in her voice. “C’mon, let’s get her out!”

Out  came a pretty little girl with an old-fashioned green dress and long, red, curly hair. She had freckles all across her face and a little book in her hand. “Hello,girls” she said. “My name is Kathleen Mckenzie, and I come from Scotland to America in the 1930’s,” said Kathleen, sharing her history. “But you may call me Katie.” she said.

“What is that little book?” asked Samantha. “This is the Bible, it tells about God and Jesus.” answered Katie. “I will read some verses to you,” she said.

Here is a close-up picture of Katie. She is an all-vinyl doll. Her eyes do not close like American Girl Dolls do, but she is very cute!!!! Now you will be able to see her in upcoming posts!