2014 LE Ruby Ballgown Review

Molly came home from her shopping trip with the 2014 Holiday Limited Edition Ruby Ballgown. I absolutely love this set!

 Doesn't Molly look darling in it?

I love how poufy the skirt part is, the layers of tulle are very soft.  If you plan on purchasing make sure and open up the boxes so you don't get a wrinkly one (although I've read that it's fairly easy to get rid of the wrinkles either by steam or damp cloth, no iron!) This one is straight out of the box, no wrinkles. :) It also comes with the gold shoes, metal hair clip, and a coin purse (not shown).

Closeup of the bodice. I like that it's just a touch of sparkle, very elegant. 

The coat is beautiful too, but I just don't like it paired with the dress, so I have Isabelle modeling it with last year's brocade holiday dress.  The material on the coat is a really nice wool like fabric, very similar to the one used on Felicity's red cloak.

The crystal (non-functioning) buttons are pretty. The coat doesn't close, but I don't mind because then you can show off the pretty dress underneath!

 Molly and Izzy together.

Aren't they a lovely pair?

 Molly was a bit chilly without the coat, so she found some furry accessories to keep her warm. The cape is from Kaya's Winter Accssories, and the muff is Samantha's. I also used her hairclip that came with the set as a brooch.

Last shot.

Molly says she feels like a "real life princess!"

Molly's Christmas Shopping Trip

Molly had such a fun trip to AGPLA. She loved looking at all the pretty decorations and browsing through the store. Here are some photos of all the fun she had!

 Posing in front of the beautiful tree.

Look at all the lovely new holiday outfits!

Molly just had to have a carriage ride.

 She even ventured outside the store to admire more decorations and festivities.

 On her adventure she came across Santa's workshop!

 "I just have to make sure I'm on the Nice list!" 

"Rats! It's just the boys!"

Emily's Birthday

Come and see all the fun from Emily's birthday party!

 "Happy Birthday Emily!"

"How lovely everything looks!" Emily exclaimed.

"The party hats are for us, but you get to put on the tiara since you're the princess of the party!" Molly told Emily as she helped place the tiara on Emily's head.

 The other girls all grabbed their party hats to look more festive.

 Kirsten had no problem getting her hat on.

Molly on the other hand had some problems!

"Here Molly, let me help you with that!" Isabelle said coming to Molly's rescue.

 Next it was time for Emily to open her present.

 Emily knew immediately what her present was even before she completely unwrapped it.

 "An American Girl doll! Thank you all so much!"

Emily gave her doll a big hug. She's been wanting an AG doll forever!

Then the party got even more fun as the girls started dancing to Emily's favorite songs. Emily even got up on the chair!
Click here to hear Emily's favorite song! 

 Of course Isabelle loves dancing!

Look at Samantha and Molly!

 Kanani is still a bit shy as the newest member of the family, but she loves to dance too.

 And Kirsten always loves to have a good time!

Everyone had a fabulous time dancing and eating cake at Emily's party.

Kanani visits the Shake Shack

Kanani was feeling a bit homesick for Hawaii so a trip to the Shake Shack by the beach was planned to cheer her up.

"hmmm... I wonder if they have shaved ice..."

It's Still Summer!

It is still really sunny and hot where we live so I decided to extend Summer! Yeah!

Here are some photos of Emily enjoying a beautiful sunny day in September showing off her bikini:

Aloha Cousin Kanani!

"Ding Dong!" went the doorbell.

 Izzy sprinted to the door.

 And dragged a giant box into the house.

 "What's going on?!" asked Molly as she and the rest of the girls ran over to Isabelle to find out what all the noise was about.

 "My cousin is here!!" Isabelle cheered.

 "Your cousin?" Kirsten asked.

 "Yes!" Isabelle answered, "My cousin Kanani has decided to come and live with us. Isn't it wonderful? Now can you all please help me get her out of her box?"

 

 "Cousin Izzy, Aloha!" Kanani was so happy to see Isabelle again.

 "Oh cousin Kanani, I've missed you so much! I'm so glad you will be living with us!" Isabelle said as she gave her cousin a giant hug.

 That's when Kanani noticed everyone else and hid behind Isabelle.

 "It's okay cousin Kanani. You don't have to be shy, we're all like sisters now. Anyways, you practically know them already 'cause I know how much you love to read American Girl books!" Isabelle reassured Kanani.

Everyone then gave Kanani a giant welcome and she immediately felt at home. 

"Aloha cousin Kanani!"