Blue eyed pouters

My blue eyed, pouty girls, originally uploaded by JLP2000.

Can you figure out why my blue eyed girls look so pouty? Could it be because it was going to be 90 degrees and it is only April? Could it be because the weatherman has said that it will be cool and rainy this weekend? Or maybe it is just because they have to stand still to get their picture taken when they'd rather play?
Heather, Amelia and Mary are my newest Kidz n Cats girls, who have been sneaking in over the past month or so. It is hard to resist paying their travel fees when there are really good sales to be had! Heather and Ameila are still wearing what they had on when they arrived - maybe that's why they are pouting. Mary had to change her clothes - a heavy coat and thick tights just was too warm for this year's early Spring. She's wearing an Our Generation outfit - the pants have a saftey pin in back - I hope it isn't poking her - maybe that's why she's pouting!
I have a feeling these little blue eyed pouters might be able to twist me around their little fingers!

Dyed Eggs and Spring Dresses

Dyed Eggs and Spring Dresses, originally uploaded by JLP2000.

Ellie and Alvina wish you all a blessed Easter! They had a hard time picking out what to wear for church - it was in the low 30's when we were getting ready, but the forecast called for highs in the 60's! They enjoyed dying eggs when we got home. They were such good girls, making pretty eggs, but not getting any dye on their good dresses.

Faith meets a Leprechaun?

Are you sure it is YOUR pot of gold that is missing?, originally uploaded by JLP2000.

Faith went outside to see if she could find a lucky clover today. As she wondered through the tall grass, she encountered a small creature that claimed to be a leprechaun. He asked her if she would help him look for the pot of gold he had lost. "Are you sure it is YOUR pot of gold that is missing?" she asked. "I've never met a leprechaun, but I imagined they would look a bit different..."

Playing with Play Wonder Clothes

Since I am not too fussy about fit when I can buy clothes for my dolls that are not expensive and not "supposed to" fit the doll that will be wearing the outfit, I decided to see if Target's Play Wonder outfits might fit my Kidz n Cats girls.  Since Gracie is already sporting a nice Spring outfit that she came in, Galina and Louisa volunteered to model the new outfits.

One of the problems with these outfits is that they do not come with shoes.  I have a bunch of Out Generation shoes that my AG dolls refuse to wear.  They are too big on the Kidz, too, but they are willing to use them until I am able to order some shoes that fit better.  That might happen more quickly if they stopped inviting their friends to live here!  Anyway, the shorts on Louisa fit well, but the capris on Galina were very big, so there's a safety pin rather than velcro fastening them in the back!  The tops are loose, but that makes them comfy and easier to play in.  Louisa just loves the hat, although it is a bit smooshed compared to the one in the photo that was in the hangtag!

I borrowed my husband's DSLR to take today's photos, so the girls felt like models!  Sadly, before venturing into the yard for photos, I thought I would try to get some from the front porch, and the wind blew Louisa over!  Poor girl got a few scratches - on her forehead, her nose and her cheek.  I was really sad and disappointed, but Louisa just looked at me and said "Guess you're stuck with me now!"  Ha, ha!  Little did she know, she already had my heart wrapped around her little finger.  I guess I'll just have to love her even more!

Jen

In a couple weeks, this outfit will be too warm!

In a couple weeks, this outfit will be too warm!, originally uploaded by JLP2000.

Or maybe not!

Last weekend, I finished this outfit for Faith, my Ruby Red Senson In Motion Tori. I used a pattern from Fletcher Pattern Company. By the time the last snaps were sewn on, it was too dark to take pictures. Faith has been enjoying wearing her new play clothes all week, but is looking forward to wearing her new dress that I finished last weekend, too!