Happy St Patrick's Day!

Sorry I have no picture, but it has been absolutely rainy and freezing. I hoped and crossed my fingers that there would be a rainbow...but to no avail. So, I read The Hunger Games and got new shoes. Yay! Anyway, hope that the weather is fine where you are and enjoy a random picture that pretty much describes the weather currently.

 
Yup. Rainy, wet, and cold. Only with a different backyard. :)

If I'm luck I can get some make-up green pics this week. But no promises, as I'm going on a trip out of town for 3 days to Disney! So I'll try to get some fun photos for your enjoyment there. :) Maybe I'll bring a doll with me! We'll be staying at a hotel, which will be a lot of fun!

Hopefully you are wearing green! And if you didn't, well, hopefully no bruises from the pinches.

Love,

My Entry for Priya's Contest

My entry for Priya's Historical contest is a Mormon Pioneer named Cynthia Beckstead. She is from 1844.

A tribute to Mormon pioneers

Cynthia Beckstead, age 10

She is a Latter Day Saint journeying with the hand cart company.  After her house being burned by persecutors, (Mormons were persecuted for their religion back then) the Becksteads follow Brigham Young west. Cynthia is terrified to retreat from the life she knew before, and angry that this is happening to her. She and her 5 siblings (the youngest is 9 months and the oldest is 13) all leave Nauvoo, Illinois and journey toward a better life. Winter comes harshly, and On their way there Cynthia's mother dies, and her father never returned from going to find trapped pioneers. Now being orphaned, Cynthia and her oldest siblings must lead the younger ones. Cynthia has experienced hardships but continues unswayed, her faith and determination leading her on. Another pioneer couple, the Stoddards, take the Becksteads under their wings, and just want this journey to end. Cynthia wants to give up and stop after all she experienced. Then, unexpectedly Cynthia becomes so ill she is on the verge of death. When she recovers she finds that her youngest sister has died of the same sickness.

 Cynthia becomes weak, and will remain so for the rest of her life. When the Becksteads reach Winter Quarters, the Stoddards want to adopt the Beckstead children. When Cynthia and her new family reach the promise land of Salt Lake, Utah Cynthia is glad she was able to see such happiness an peace at last.

I know you thinking that this story was way to sad, but it's realistic. Mormon pioneers did not travel through the path of ice cream and butterflies. It was hard, unbearably so. I like how Cynthia symbolizes courage and faith, staying strong even when everything is falling apart. I know this is a little close to Kirsten's story and time period but this seemed like an interesting piece of history.

Happy Friday!

Laraina Pictures!

So, it was really nice out and I decided to do a quick photo shoot with Laraina. I had this little butterfly, and I thought it would make a cute prop! :) Even though it isn't quite spring yet, I tried to make it as "springy" as possible! Sundress, cute headbeand, no shoes, butterfly= spring!

Oh, and BTW I decided to keep Emily's name the same. It is legal for more than 1 person to have the same name! So please, remember, there is probably more people with YOUR name out there. Their parents didn't "steal" your name. :)  And all the Emily dolls in the world do not have to be Emily Bennets! One can be an Emily Talbot. So there you have it. 

What do you think?

With all the name changing around here, I was wondering if I should change my Emily's name SPELLING, to distinguish her from the historical Emily. A lot of people have commented on how I "stole" Emily's name, and I am getting annoyed. So should she stay Emily or be Emilee?



Love,

Lanie's New Name

Okay, so after careful consideration and help from readers like YOU, I have decided that Lanie's new name is..............................drumroll.........................................


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Okay! Lareina (la-RAY-na) Harper Holland! Then as an occasional  nickname from her friends she'll be Leina (LEY-na). I hope you like it and thanks for all the suggestions. I was amazed at all the responses! I had tons of comments and even more e-mails with "L" names!

Love,

An Important Decision...

Hi! So, I'm here with an important announcement for everyone to hear:

*clears throat*

Delanie (Lanie) Holland will not any longer be "Lanie". I want to change it to a unique name that starts with an "L". I like Leina (LEY-na) or Lyra. Any recommendations?? I need names!!

Love,

My Mini Me!

Hey! So I edited and layered doll pics to make a pretty rough estimate of what I would look like if you saw me. Now, the coat I thought was adorable, although I would love one. And I have brown boots. But whatever. Here it is:

yeah, I know her hair looks kinda weird...

So she has hazel eyes like me, and sorta swoopy light brown hair, like me, as well as a sorta light complexion. :) So, have you ever made a mini-me of yourself??

P.S. If anyone wants a mini-me, I am more than happy to make one! Just put in a comment or e-mail if that is you r hearts desire, what you look like, and it shall be in a post  or reply to your e-mail for you. :D