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Last week I imposed a "NO-TV-AND-COMPUTERS-WEEK!"  I got severly frustrated with the tv and the computer being on all the time.  It was as though my children had forgotten how to play with each other!  One day, Eliza and Kate were found in their room dressing up their dolls.  They started out adjusting and altering their own clothing to make it fit their dolls and taking pictures of them.  When I realized what they were doing, I suggested they use some of my fabric scraps.  Instantly, there were tons and tons of outfits for Kit and Nikki.  I told them I'd make them some clothing for their dolls, but it would be modest clothing.  They were both so excited about it.  I'm just glad I have another idea of a Christmas present for the girls that won't cost me any extra money because I can use my fabric scraps!  Yay!

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Lynette said…
I really like their dolls! Where did you get them? I like them because they aren't BARBIES and it appears they have hair you can comb (my daughters would DIE).
July 26, 2010
Becky said…
My girls love doing that too! I made a really cute, simple skirt for their dolls that matched skirts that I made for them. Thank goodness for scraps. I keep everything!
July 26, 2010
Aubrey A said…
I love the blue ensemble! Can I order one in my size? :) I too have imposed strict rules on the computer/TV this summer. I get tired of them being on all the time, so good job Mom for instituting it and sticking to it. :)
July 27, 2010
Shilo said…
Loved the fashion show!
Looks like the girls had fun even without the computer or tv. I need to be better about that.
As for the Harry Potter Lego game - suffice it to say he has played it non-stop when allowed to play! It was all he talked about for months before his birthday and I don't think I've had any of my kids as excited at their birthday presents as Tanis was.
July 27, 2010
Anonymous said…
They are pretty good at that...maybe the should open a business!! I'd buy from them :)
July 29, 2010
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