Julie makeover

 This is our friend's Julie doll.

She had her since she was 5 and she cut her hair and

gave her some coral lip color, which our friend did not want to change.

Her hair was in a pony tail and when I took it out it was cut pretty jaggedy.

 After a gentle brush out with a metal tine brush

I did a very careful trim (with our friends permission)
to even out some of the cut.  The hair was full length on one side and
Shoulder length on the other.  I actually evened out the sides to make it
look like Julie had gotten a layered cut all over.
I cut as LITTLE as possible though!

Julie's hair is a bit different than other AG hair, very fine and .  I find it harder to

repair and I am reluctant to use a straightener on it as I would with 

a doll with heavier hair, like a Molly or Felicity.

Our friend's Julie had a doll spa treatment.

A gentle wash with a baking soda & water solution.

I was VERY careful NOT to get any water or baking soda in her eyes.

Next I made a solution of fabric softener and water.

Her hair was not dirty so I just used it like a leave-in conditioner.  I brushed it through

then twisted it and left it for about 30 minutes then let her hair air dry.

BEFORE

and....

AFTER

This is a great easy flipped through pony tail.  

It hides the different lengths and makes a pretty style.

While the makeover made a big difference in Julie's appearance

her hair is still a bit damaged.  But now it can be brushed more easily and most

importantly our friend is very happy.  BTW she got to keep the dress.  : )

Hiking Mt. Whitney

Here is where we are going, the highest peak in the lower 48 states.

a snack just to help us along the way.

 We're here! This is just the beginning though.

Here we are at the campsite - finally!

First thing to do is set up camp - then practice archery!

 Ahh, campfire.

 What's for dinner?

 Here you go, mac n cheese.

So relaxing, YAWN...

Good night.

Next Morning

 Giant pancakes for breakfast! YAY!

Um, how do we eat this?

Here we go, ready to hike Whitney.

 Onion Valley

Mr. Froggy McFluffster

 Daddy carried us all the way in his backpack.

Our Dad is awesome!

Oh, Julie, look at this view!

Can't you see I'm trying to climb here?

 It's SO cold!

 AH! I'm wet!!

 It sure is beautiful...

Thank you Daddy!  We could never have made it without you.

Time to go, bye Whitney.

NOTE: For all those AG doll lovers, yes Julie got quite wet in the stream, but she is none the worse for wear. Do not let your dolls get wet girls!

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"Today was a very strange day at school...hehe"

Earlier that day...

 So, in the middle of the exam the fire alarm goes off and....

WHAM!

What was that?!?!

 CRASH!!

 Peek out the door.

Ok...

It sounds like the walls are crashing in!

It's some boys fighting!  

Let's get out of here, we can sit in the girls lounge til lunch!!

Why?  What's in the girl's lounge?

There is a daybed to rest on in the girls lounge. It must be from the
1960s when ladies used to swoon all the time.  hehe.
So, tell me how you got into this school Emma...

RIIIING!!!

There's the bell for lunch! Let's go.

American Boy Colonial Costume

Sophie and I were thinking we should have a colonial dress ball for the dolls.

 BUT!  Martin had nothing to wear!

So, I created a pattern starting with a basic shirt pattern and VOILA!

Pretty happy with the results.

 

I may add the pattern I created if I get enough requests.

It is pretty rough right now.

So, check back for anything new.