The Dolls' Advent Calendar Challenge - Day One

On a group I belong to we are having a little photo challenge for Advent.  The idea is to simply post a photo of a doll a day from our collection from 1st December until 24th December and to include some special titbits about why the doll is special to us.  Could be a childhood doll, one we have made, or other special memories, such as waited a long time, or what we particularly like about the doll. 

Today's doll is Skipper who is a childhood doll of mine.

I remember when I got her in New Zealand although can't remember exactly what age I was. I was so excited.  She came in kind of bed basket with a small bundle of clothes of which most I believe I still have.  She has had a bit of a hard life as she got chewed by one of my Mum's dogs and lost a hand, but fortunately I was able to replace it a few years ago thanks to a lady in the USA on a Skipper/Barbie FB group who sent me the correct arm for her body.  I pierced her ears which seemed to be all the rage in those days so she has greening to her face and ears sadly, but I still love her and have fond memories of the enjoyment I got from her when young.  I noticed when dressing her that the back of her head is split which is a little worrying.  Not sure if I should leave it alone or try doing a repair.

I discovered she fits Hitty dresses today so she is borrowing one.  Now I know this size pattern fits I make make her one of her own.

ADAD June Ravelry Challenge - Days 1 - 7

I'm taking part in a photo challenge on one of the Ravelry Groups I belong to at the moment.  I am quite enjoying it as I haven't really been able to take part in the group for ages as I am unable to knit at present (still!)  As it is on the American Girl Doll Knitting group, I chose Mini Julie to take part.  

The first seven days are as follows:

June 1 prompt: pick your doll and take her photo. That’s it. Easy peasy, right?

June 2 prompt: Take a photo with your doll and a pet. Any pet, yours, your doll’s, the neighborhood stray…

 Julie feeds Bailey and Felix some dandelion leaves.

June 3 prompt: With another doll.

Nancy, Julie and Frog enjoy the hot weather, but have sensibly chosen somewhere in the shade to relax.

June 4 prompt: When you were young. Some ideas - with a picture of you as a child, dressed like you dressed as a child or with something that reminds you of your childhood.

4: Mini AG Julie, meets 'Mini Me, and Mini Michelle (my sister).  

I actually did a series of three photos leading up to this one for this prompt.

Excuse me, are you from the seventies?

Why yes?  Who are you?

I'm from the seventies too, my name is Julie. 

Hello Julie

June 5 prompt: With a book - on your bookshelf, with a book that has meaning for you, one of your children’s picture books, your doll reading, lots of possibilities here.  

I couldn't decide which photo to use, so currently have two!

5b: Julie with my favourite book from my Mum and Dad, given to me on my 10th birthday.

5a: Some of my childhood books.  Just loved these when I was little, as did my boys.  I still think the stories are wonderful.

June 6 prompt: Non-needlework or doll related hobby or collection. If you don’t have one maybe someone in your house does. I’ve heard that three of the same type of items is the beginning of a collection. Just saying.

Nancy shows Julie the Cavy Collection.  

June 7 prompt: With a beverage, your favourite

  Julie thinks this MUST be my favourite beverage as I drink so much of it...but actually my favourite must be L&P (Lemon and Paeroa)