Twelve Days of Christmas

It's  Christmas time in my house. My family celebrates Christmas the old fashioned way meaning Christmas is a season lasting from December 25th until January 6th. So far we are on day five of Christmas and I have eaten so many Christmas cookies and candy that my Dad has decided to hide his favorites when he goes to work!

I got a camera for Christmas! Now I won't have to borrow my mom's and I can go crazy taking pictures. I took the picture above of my family Christmas tree. One of my favorite things to do during Christmas is to lay on the couch and look at the Christmas tree. Of course all of the other lights must be turned out for maximum effect. I always feel peaceful looking at the glittery glass ornaments and twinkling lights.

The Ice Cream Truck is HERE!!

Today the coolest thing in the world happened. An ice cream truck came by my house. I know that sounds like no big deal but it is, REALLY.  See I live on a country road with only two other neighbors.  We NEVER see the ice cream truck.  I hear the ice cream truck music all of the time but an ice cream truck has never come up my road. But today one did.

I got a chocolate cone. I hope the ice cream man comes again.

American Girl Boutique and Bistro Atlanta!

Last Sunday my Mom surprised me with a trip to the American Girl boutique and bistro in Atlanta. I got to ask a friend so I asked Molly.

 My Mom had me pose with these girls for a picture.  She thought it was funny someone else was wearing the same dress as me.

We had dessert in the bistro. I ordered the celebration cake and Molly got the Kanani shaved ice drink.

 There was an actual Kanani shave ice stand. Hey check Molly and me out we can be just like Kanani!

Happy Birthday

Today is my birthday. Here is my cake before my Mom put the candle on it. The cake was my favorite, chocolate cake with butter cream frosting. Oh and of course lots of sprinkles!

My friends came over in their party dresses. 

Samantha gave me a special present. I had no idea what it could be.

Surprise, a homemade friendship bracelet.

Everyone thought the bracelet was so cool.

I gave Samantha a big "thank you hug".  What a great birthday.

Tea Time

This week I decided to have a tea party. My Mom helped me bring my table and chairs all the way downstairs. She even said I could set it up outside!

My dog Jack and my Nellie doll were guests.

It was so warm outside I almost got to put on shorts. My Mom did let me wear one of my summer dresses.

 Jack was supposed to be Samantha at the tea party. 

I imagined the party would happen out on the lawn of Samantha's Gramary's house. Of course Samantha would have her favorite doll, Clara.

I think Samantha would let Nellie borrow her Peter Pan doll.

I think I am going to read my Nellie book tonight.

Spring Break

This past week was spring vacation. NO SCHOOL!!! Every day I tried to do something outside. On Tuesday Emily, Samantha and Molly came over.  Molly insisted we all try to get a tan.  I took a picture because we all thought it would be funny. Especially since Molly insisted on wearing a bathing suit.

The Feast of Saint Patrick

March 17th is the feast of Saint Patrick, a patron saint of Ireland. 

 This is a statue of Saint Patrick Nellie keeps on her dresser. It reminds her of the Irish people's struggle to overcome the Druid intellectuals.

Nellie and I decided to wear our best green dresses to celebrate the fertile green countryside of Ireland.

Nellie and I went to mass to celebrate the day.

Snow Day!

Last night a big snowstorm hit Michigan

School was canceled!  I called Dakota to come over and play in the snow.

   

I waited at the door in anticipation.  When would Dakota get here?

 Dakota finally arrived.

 
We decided to make a snowman.

Frosty loves his new home.

New Year Resolution

This weekend I was reading my new Meet Rebecca book when Becky and her Mom stopped over.

Becky and I hung out in the family room while our my Mom talked with her Mom.

 We played with my new eight ball and talked about our favorite American Girl books.

Talking with Becky about all of the super American Girl books made me decide to finish reading Meet Rebecca. I am now inspired to read a little every day.

Aloha, Kanani!

 Girl of the Year Club

Lindsey, Kailey, Marisol, Nicki and Lanie

It's a new year and that means time for a new American Girl Friend.  My pals from the girl of the year club are super excited to have a new member. Her name is Kanani and she is from Hawaii. I have her books and can't wait to finish reading all about Kanani and her adventures in American Girl land.  Hey who knows maybe Kanani will come for a visit!  In the meantime the girl of the year club members will just have to be happy with my books.