Happy New Year.

Oh, where did 2010 go? January 2, 2011 started with a doll get together. A tea party with the ladies and dolls was a great way to end the holiday season and to begin the new year. What a great afternoon. Pictures to follow.

I had Sassy again, but she never arrived. Consequently, Serenity went on adventures and wrote to Sassy.

In November Miss Molly came to visit for a month. She was slightly neglected until New Years Eve. Out she came from her bag to strip and become a part of the party. More pictures to follow.

Happy New Year. It is time to get busy with dolls and creativity. It is good for my soul.

Fall has arrived

Emma is off to a new home. She has been rather neglected as of late. Life has been a little too busy to play with dolls. It is what it is.

Emma and her swim suit.

Emma wanted Sassy to approve of the bathing suit before she put it on. Once she got to the pool it was just a little too hot to keep her coat on. Off it came and Emma basked in the sun!! We were a bit worried about her fair skin getting a sun burn, but she managed to just glow. Emma loves the pool!

Emma Met Sassy

Emma and Sassy hung out on the mantle piece for the first few days. Sassy told her it was July, "In July we don't wear fur coats!" But Emma is insistent about keeping her coat on - and her silver shoes. She even went to the pool in them. She met a dear friend who had just returned from Rome. Emma is longing to go back to Europe and it made her just a little homesick. A pool in Spotsylvania is good for today though.

Lessons for life from this journey with dolls.

I am learning to have no expectations, let go of the results, hold absolutely no judgments and just have fun while the dolls are with me!! These could be lessons for life for me!

Emma has arrived

Emma started as a twinkle in an eye many years ago and found her way to Patty in April. She has arrived back at this house for the month of August, looking most glamorous. What shall she do and learn while here? We shall see. Always fun to play with dolls.

Divine Darwinia

Divine
Artist who
Remains
Whole with
Ingenuity
Newness
Integrity and
Acceptance of her artistic ability!

Darwinia is an artist! She is leaving my house with art supplies as she can now accept her artistic abilities! She has her magic wand, a little pocket book and a mouth now. Her mouth is finally letting her share her thoughts! She is quite wise. Darwinia went to the pool, went to Pittsburgh and was loved by a 90 year old nun!

What did she learn while at this house? She told me she learned that having a close friend (Sassy) is a blessing. She has learned to be present for the Presence, to really pay attention to what is happening around her in the moment. She has learned she is an artist and is finally accepting that fact!

I shall miss your gentle spirit Darwinia. You didn't run while you were here - just danced in the light!