Do You Want to Build a Snowman???

I so often marvel at the beautiful photos of dolls on other people's blogs, that I finally decided to take some of my own.

 

American Girl Nicki, Kirsten, and mini Bitty Baby

 

I love everything about Nicki--her blue eyes, freckles, and light, brown, curly hair.

 

I bought Kirsten second-hand from a doll show several years ago.  She is pre-Mattel with the Pleasant Co. stamp on the back of her neck.  Her hair is looking a bit dry--I think she may be due for a trip to the "beauty salon" soon!

 

 

In 2005, American Girl offered a 9" baby doll in a cradle named "Baby Polly" as part of Felicity's collection.  I thought she was adorable, but I didn't want to pay the $48 price tag.  AG also offered an identical baby doll dressed in a pink sleeper, which came in stroller.  She was not named, and sold as an accessory for the American Girl of Today.  She cost a bit less at $42, so I purchased her instead.  I wish now that I would have spent the extra $6 and bought Baby Polly, because her wooden cradle was so sweet.  Oh, well.  Live and learn.  I call this baby "Mini Bitty", because her construction is just like that of the Bitty Baby dolls.

 

Kirsten holds the finishing touch for the snowman--a carrot for his nose!

 

 

 

 

One of my favorite things about Nicki--her beautiful hair!

 

 

I made both Nicki and Kirsten's coats many years ago and can no longer remember the patterns I used.  Nicki's fully lined, capelet-coat and bonnet are made from a super soft, plush corduroy, and the pattern came from a library book (I remember that much!).    Kirsten's hooded coat was made from a thrifted wool skirt, and the pattern may have been one that I drafted myself.  Mini Bitty's sleigh is a Christmas decoration I found once at Goodwill.

 

Our weather is warming and the snow will soon be a distant memory.  I'm glad I took these pictures to remind me of a beautiful, February snowfall!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



More Snow Pictures

When the kids first headed outside, they had to squint because the snow made everything so bright.

Poor little daffodils...probably wondering why they bothered blooming so early!

At the neighborhood park, just down the road.

A Strange March Occurrence

Daisy, our beagle

We woke up this morning to that strange, eerie light shining in through the bedroom windows that could only mean one thing...snow!

Delilah, not too sure about the white stuff

Now, snow around our parts isn't uncommon, but we don't usually get very much, and never this late in the year. I can't remember ever having snow in March before. Hello...Easter is only a little over two weeks away and there's snow on the ground! About three inches.

I took these pictures before the kids were up...so it was just me and the critters. Kind of peaceful. I'm sure there will be a frenzy of activity once the little ones make the discovery. Gloves and hats and snow pants will be a-flyin'. It will take longer to get dressed than the time they'll actually spend outside. But it will be worth it. Because it's snow.