My Nature Girl

American Girl Doll Ruthie Smithens

Today was a better day and by tomorrow I will back to normal. Yay! I made up some cute little pets for my AGs and I'll definitely post those tomorrow, they are the perfect size stuffed animals. Also I found new homes for a couple of my girls. Okay they aren't really going anywhere but into the next room. LOL My teenage daughter is now the happy owner of quite a few of my girls. I couldn't bare to part with them but I was overwhelmed by my collection and she was super excited to add to her own collection. So for now my collection is down to 8 girls a comfortable level for me. (^_^) Hope everyone had a good day!

Happy Sunday!

American Girl Doll Ruthie Smithens

Today was a better day. I was able to sleep in thanks to my teenage daughter getting her younger siblings breakfast and playing Minecraft with them on the PS3. They have spent soo many hours playing that game. I don't get it but they like it. (^_^) She is amazing! Hope you all had a wonderful Sunday and for those returning to school/work this week. I hope you had an amazing holiday. My children still have 1 more week before their Winter vacation is over. We're going to make the best of it. My DD and I plan to make our first AG stop motion video this week... I'm soo terrified. LOL 

On a sidenote, I'm really going to make some changes in my current girls of who will stay and who will go... decisions, decisions!

Enjoy the moment!

American Girl Doll Ruthie Smiten

I had grand plans for today but it all went out the window when I woke up sick. I finally caught whatever it is all my kids have shared with each other. I dislike being sick but with 5 kids it's inevitable so I can't take photos of the new handknits PLUS I can't start on the new knit items I wanted to try. Boo! LOL Hopefully by tomorrow I'll be able to function better than today. In the meantime, enjoy this photo of Dylan appreciating a beautiful sunny day.

♥ Dylan ♥ plus Old Craft Revisited

American Girl Doll Ruthie Smithens

Isn't she a cutie pie? I really like Ruthie as a modern doll instead of historical. I guess I'm not really a historical collector and believe me I've tried a few times but they almost always become modern. There is still one historical girl I would like to add to my collection... yep, Rebecca Rubin! But you already know once she arrives she will instantly be transported to 2014 instead of staying in 1914. I already have her name chosen as her name and personality. All I need now is the doll. LOL

On a creative note! I KNIT some fingerless mitts! Okay one hand is done but I still need to finish the other hand tonight so I can post a photo tomorrow. I'm so excited because I'm normally a crocheter but wanted to try something different this year plus after seeing GOTY Isabelle's fingerless gloves and knowing I wasn't going to be purchasing her accessories since everything has her name on it, really motivated me to give knitting a try again. So I talked to my mom about it because she's the knitter. She was able to help me and now I'm addicted! :) I can't believe I was intimidated by knitting all these years. I mean I've been able to make simple things like scarves and such but today I broke out the double point needles. Once I got the hang of it, I was off and running. I have just opened up a new door for my creativity.

Today was wonderful! How was your day? Did you discover anything new or try a new skill?

Nice day for a walk! (YT Video)

American Girl Doll Ruthie Smithen

Dylan decided she wanted to take a little walk this morning. I had an a lot of fun doing this photo shoot with Dylan. The rest of the photos can be viewed in the video below. (^_^)


(American Girl Doll Ruthie Smithens)

Welcome Girl of the Year 2014, Isabelle Palmer!

With the new year, American Girl introduces the new Girl of the Year on their website and in-stores. The Girl of the Year for 2014 is Isabelle Palmer.

I will admit I wasn't to enthusiastic about Isabelle but she has definitely grown on me. I plan to get her sometime before May... well at least order her in time for my birthday at the end of the May. (^_^)

I think what made me finally decide to get he is the uniqueness of her hair. Yes she has blonde hair but do you see the pink? Look closely! Yea, those pink tips and her gold meet shoes have sold me on purchasing Isabelle. Plus here are few of the other items from her collection I like.

I love her Performance Set! I think she and Hope would have a great time performing together. Nevaeh may even get in on the act. (^_^)

I think the piece of her collection I love the most is Isabelle's Studio. OMG... Look their is a sewing machine and dress form! Now while this piece is amazing, my wallet isn't all to eager to pay $275. Yes girls, this piece of her collection is $275. Yikes! Good thing I don't have any space for it otherwise I would ask my wonderful hubby to purchase it for as a Christmas/Anniversary present for this year. LOL

Isabelle's collection features mix and match pieces to make 20 different outfits of your own but I really like this outfit!I already see potential in mixing and matching all the pieces of her mix and match collection to create my own unique ballet wardrobe for Isabelle and Hope. Be aware ballet slippers are NOT included with any of the mix and match outfits  and you can't purchase them separately from AG. Ballet slippers are only available with the Performance Outfit, Isabelle's Dance Barre and Isabelle's Dance Case or the MyAG Ballet Outfit.

American Girl also introduced a few new pieces for MyAGs. Isn't the Pretty Pink Outfit for Dolls so cute?! It's perfect for the upcoming Valentine's/Spring season.

 They also introduced the Friends Are Sweet Set. Doesn't it look like the girls could tons of fun?!

Look at the new MyAG Canvas Shoes, aren't they cute? I will definitely pick a pair or two for my girls to wear. I'm a sucker for cute shoes!

Be sure to check out all the new stuff American Girl has introduced for the New Year and let me know what you think of the the new Girl of the Year 2014, Isabelle Palmer. What are your favorites from Isabelle's collection? Do you plan on getting her?

Happy New Year!

New Year, new borders, new girl. ☺
Meet Dylan!
(Formerly know as American Girl Doll Ruthie Smithens)

It felt awkward this morning to not add ADAD to my post and tags. I did it for the past year but now it's time for me to try something new.... YouTube! I'm still posting my photos on instagram of course. I'm able to post all my photos from my shoots in one day if I so choose too. For instance I have 3 other photos I plan to share from this shoot. I mean I took a lot of photos but I only really like 4 of them. I have to change my mind set and start working on actually shoots and stop motions to add to YouTube. It's very liberating but also very new to me, so bare with me as I make the transition. 2014 promises to be a amazing year!

Happy New Year!