{ Cello Practice Interupted }

Hello everyone.  It sure has been a long, busy winter so far.  Christmas seemed to come sooo quickly.  We all had a super time but it was oh-so-busy.  Now that we are into the New Year at school, I got assigned new music for our Spring Orchestra Concert in March.  I was super excited that one of the pieces is "Somewhere Over The Rainbow".  I just love that song.  And, what is really cool is all three grades are going to play it together.  I sure hope the 6th & 7th graders can keep up with us 8th graders!  So, yesterday afternoon I decided to get out my new music and get started.

Just as I was finishing up my third run through, Alden walked in the family room and asked me what I was doing.  "What's it look like, silly?" I shot back.  (I know, I know, it was a bit sassy but I couldn't help myself...it was pretty darned obvious since I was holding a huge cello!) 

He got a big grin and laughed and then sat down beside me on the couch.  "I'm practicing my new music for the Spring concert.....do you recognize the song?"   I held my breath hoping he'd recognize it even though I had only run through it a few times.  "uhhh, well, hummmm.  No, I'm sorry Mia, I don't."

I could tell he felt bad that he didn't so I laughed it off saying it probably sounded more like dying pigs.....to which he busted out laughing and replied, "Yeah, sorta but I wasn't going to say THAT to you!"   We both had a good laugh!

"I know, play it again for me and I'll turn the pages when you tell me to.  I promise not to look at the title and this time I'll listen really hard to see if I recognize it." Alden suggested.

"You're on!" I replied.

 
"Ohhhh, I know it, I know it!  It's from that old movie with the Wizard of Odd!  Ummmm....darn it....oh, oh, oh!  It's Someone Over The Rainbow!!  Right?!?!"  He blurted out.

By this time I was rolling...Wizard of Odd?  Really?  SomeONE Over The Rainbow?  Seriously?

Alden!  You have to be kidding me, right?  Just then his lip quivered and he couldn't fake it any longer.....bwahahaha, he busted out laughing!  "Oh my gosh, you are so funny, Alden!  I thought you were being totally serious dude!"

Alden just winked at me and flashed that smirky little smile that he gets when he's chuffed with himself for fooling someone....he is such a fun guy-friend!  He always brightens my day when he visits the dorm.  All at once he stood up and as he put his scarf on said, "Hey, lets go for a quick walk before it gets dark outside...come on, grab your hat cause it's fairly cold today!"

I was happy for the break from cello practice so I pulled on my beanie and headed out with Alden.  Sarah looked up, "Have fun guys!  Mia, don't be long as we all have to pitch in and get dinner ready and it's a school night so we gotta be on time to bed!"

"No problem Sarah!  We aren't going far!" 

What about you?  Do you have a girl friend or guy friend that always makes your day a better one?  If so, what is it about them that cheers you up?  Are they funny?  Are they a good listener?  I'd love to hear about your friends!  ~Mia ❄

  18 Inch Doll Outfits & 18 Inch Doll Accessories by:

Alden's jeans & Mia's hoodie by Minipparel ~ Etsy®

Alden's fleece pullover by Sew Fun Doll Clothes ~ Etsy®

Alden's knit scarf by Little Froggies ~ Etsy®

Mia's linen shirt by Janie Jumps ~ Etsy®

Mia's orange knit beanie by Bella and Hoot ~ Etsy®

 

{ Independence Picnic ~ 2014 }

Hello! I'm Mia and this will be my first ever post!  And, even though my post is almost two months late, I still wanted to share it here on the blog!  Back in the beginning of July, some of us girls at the dorm decided we wanted to have an Independence Day picnic.  We all set about planning the menu; star-shaped sandwiches, fresh veggies, cheese cubes, cupcakes, cookies, ice cream and bomb pops!  We set the date and texted a couple of our friends with the info.  We were all so excited when the day arrived!

Trey had invited his best friend Alden and he was the first to arrive.....Trey says he always on time.....something about a saying he has; "If you're early, you're on time. If you're on time, you're late.  If you're late, you're left behind!".  Yikes, I'd always be left behind according to Alden!  He's a really nice guy though and we had lots of time to chat before everyone else arrived.

I had not noticed that my tub of cherry tomatoes had tipped over cause I was totally into what Alden was saying.....this was not a good thing cause even though I hadn't noticed it, Honey most certainly had!  By the time I heard his snarfing noises, 6 or 7 of my yummy tomatoes were gone!  I didn't know that Honey liked veggies as much as I did! 

 

Not long after honey had his little appetizer, Trey, Christina and Faith arrived!  O.M.Gosh, they looked super cute!  I loved their outfits.  They both told me that they had bought a new outfits for today.  They both have really good fashion sense.  I'd take their hand-me-downs any day of the week!

 

Even Trey dressed for the occasion but then, he's kinda fussy about what he wears.  Most boys aren't but he always looks so swag.

 

We all gathered around the table.  "Oh Mia, you did such an awesome job of getting everything set up!" Faith exclaimed.  "It looks soooo yummy, too!"  I was really happy to hear Faith's compliment cause I had worked really hard to get it all on the table.  They guys sat right down and started to eat.....no shock there, right?  

I told Christina about Honey's little snack prior to them getting there and she decided to try and distract Honey while we started eating.  She was showing him a pine cone she found over under the trees and for now, he seemed content.  However, it seems that Meatloaf took over where Honey left off......he was trying to be really stealth in sniffing at my tomatoes too!  Little toot!  I'm glad that I made sure the lid was snapped down tight.  I wasn't loosing any more of my delicious tomatoes to these sneaky canines in the crowd!

Hollie arrived about 20 mins later and whispered to us girls that at the last minute, she invited her cousin, Charity.  She asked us to make her feel really welcome cause she is kinda shy.  "Well, of course we will, Hollie!" exclaimed Faith.  "You know how I love meeting new friends!  Tell us, what is she like?"  Hollie told us that Charity has an identical twin sister named Patience.  Charity is the quiet one of the two sisters.  But even though she is quiet, she is a very caring girl that loves to do volunteer work with her sister and the other kids from their school.  They both go to a small Christian School and are in 7th grade.  Charity has a little dog named Sugar that she takes everywhere with her.  A dog?  Another dog?!?!  Oh boy, I immediately thought of my poor tomatoes.....at this point, I was convinced that ALL dogs craved cherry tomatoes!  PLUS, Hollie had brought her 'small but mighty' Boo, who was now running around and barking with Honey and Meatloaf.  Yep, my tomatoes were surely doomed.

Pretty soon Charity arrived and Hollie ran to meet her.  "Hey everybody!  Come meet my cousin, Charity!"  Boy, I was struck by her gorgeous hair!  I love my red hair but hers was even more red than mine and it had beautiful long, soft curls.  Ohhh, she was sooo pretty!  And to think that there are TWO of them!  Her dog really was little.....it fit in a tote she was carrying over her shoulder.  It was so cute with it's little head sticking out of the tote. 

Hollie introduced all of us to Charity and it didn't take long before we were all having the best time talking about school, friends, family and yes, we did talk a little bit about boys.....but not too much, I promise!  The day came to an end way too fast and we promised to face time each other often since not all of us have texting.  By the time I packed up the left-overs, there wasn't much left.  BUT, I am proud to say that, YES, my tomatoes survived the furry guests and were only enjoyed but us humans, lol!   

Even though it was a while ago, did you have a picnic for Independence Day?  Or, did you do something completely different?  What kind of foods did you enjoy?  Did your furry friends try to eat your food? Hahaha! ~Mia ☮

18 Inch Doll Outfits & 18 Inch Doll Accessories by:

Hollie's & Mia's outfits by GillyGals ~ Etsy®

Faith's & Christina's outfits by JanieJumps ~ Etsy®

Charity's dress & tote set by EverythingNice4Dolls ~ Etsy®

Trey's & Alden's outfits by Minipparel ~ Etsy®

{ Special Delivery }

Hello everybody....Lanie here.  I am super duper excited to share with you what happened here at the dorm yesterday!!  You are just not gonna believe it! 

So, I was hanging out with Mia and McKenna in the upstairs bedroom cause we didn't have school due to a little bit of snow overnight.  Mia was cold so she brought her bedspread cover to keep her warm.  And of course her bed buddies had to come too!  They are both so cute.  So like, just as we were talking about how much we have missed school this month, Cindy bursts into the room slightly out of breath and says "The postman just came and brought this package and it has YOUR name on it, Lanie!!!!  You'll never, ever, ever guess who it's from!"

As she set the package down, I jumped up and ran over.  I have gotten lots of letters and postcards in the mail but I have never gotten a package so BIG!  I was soooooo excited to see who it was from!



I put the package up on the bed and O.M.GOLLY.GEE it was from Isabelle!!!!!  I nearly cried I was so excited!  I have missed her over the last few weeks so much.  And I had expected to receive a letter from her cause she promised to write but nothing had come.  And now THIS! 

Mia was like, "Oh Cindy, what on earth could be in that huge-mongus box?"  "Wow, I don't know!  But it's so long, I wonder if it's a skate board?" Cindy replied.   

Both exclaimed at the same time;  "Open it! Open it!"  Oh my gosh, I could not wait...not one more minute!! 

As soon as I tore the first little piece of packaging paper, out of nowhere, Meatloaf appeared.  Good golly, that dog would hear paper tear even if all the doors were shut and he was outside in the snow!  He loves to "help" open packages by tearing the paper himself! 

I called Cindy to come and hold him so I could finish opening the package without the paper getting all slimy with Meatloaf drool.  Blech! 

Then I saw it!!!!  OH MY GOLLY, OH MY GOLLY, OH MY GOLLY!!!!  It's an American Girl® doll - and not just any doll but an ISABELLE doll! 

I swear I could have just fainted right then an there!  Some of the other girls have an American Girl® doll and I have secretly always wanted one.  And now, not only do I have one that is all mine but it is of my close friend, Isabelle.  Only a really caring and good friend would know exactly what I would treasure the most!

Look how cute she looks in the box! I can see her pretty eyes through the box's little round window.  "Back off Meatloaf.  I don't want you anywhere near my Izzy doll!"

I slowly took her out of the box and it was all I could do not to cry a river of happy tears.  I didn't want to seem like a baby to the other girls, even though I am pretty sure they would have felt the same way if it was them and not me.  Look at her pretty pink hair streak!  It looks just like Izzy!!

I held her up and we bonded right there.  I could not believe she was mine.  I will love her and take care of her always....and never stop loving her no matter what! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Cindy came over to feel her hair and was amazed at how silky smooth it was.  "Oh Lanie, you are a very special girl and we all love you so much.  We are so very happy for you!  Now you have your very own doll and what a special doll she is!  You deserve it, sweet Lanie."  

Just then we all heard the crunching, ripping and tearing of paper.  Uh oh, we turned and all three yelled;  "MEATLOAF!!!!!"  He didn't care....he just looked up at us with a look like; "What?  What's the problem?"  We all had to laugh at him....who could not love him, right?

I am so excited to spend lots of time with my little Izzy.  I also cannot wait to read her book.  Isabelle told us lots about herself but the book will have so much more about her and her family.  I'm going to sit down and write a thank you note to Isabelle.  She deserves a real hand-written note, not just a text or email.  When someone does something this special for you, it deserves a very special reply don't you think? 

I am looking forward to making lots and lots of memories with my new little friend.  I might even keep a journal of all the places we visit and add photos that I take of her.  Oh, or maybe like a scrapbook...that would be cool!  I'll have to ask for one for my birthday! 

Thanks for letting me share and reading along with me!  This was my first time posting and I hope you liked it!  Love you all!!  ~Lanie ✿

 

18 Inch Doll Outfits & 18 Inch Doll Accessories by:

Lanie's leather-look crop jacket by Nayas Designs ~ Etsy 

Lanie's jeans & top by The Vintage Doll Trunk ~ Etsy

Lanie's cheetah headband by MJ's Doll Boutique and More ~ eBay®

Cindy's sweater & leggings by American Girl®  

Boots are from various sellers on eBay®