New Year's Eve 2025 Pyjama Party

It's a Party!

Quite a group of friends have gathered for a New Year's Eve Pyjama Party.

Lots of games and merriment is to be had

The boys are enjoying a game of Snakes and Ladders

Come on Hamish, throw the dice.

The girls are deciding what to do, while Mary finds some music on the stereo

Emily, Avery and Nisha look like they are ready to tuck into the strawberry tarts

They are all having a lot of fun.

There are drinks, the bubbly is the non alcoholic type of course.

Marcus is wondering if he can go and join the boys.

All having a wonderful time

The boys are very intent on their game!  Henry looks like he might have eaten rather too many mince pies over Christmas with that belly!

Happy New Year's Eve!

and if you are tuning in tomorrow...

Happy New Year's Day 2026!

 

A Doll a Day in April: Day 12 - Bobby, a Kidz n Cats Doll

 

Today  Bobby is being featured.  He is a Kidz n Cats doll stock name Bobo, and I have had him since 2011/2012.  He has featured in a lot of stories on my Sasha blogs in the past as Henry's older brother.

I really like this boy and have had lots of fun with him in the past making up the stories.

I have one other Kidz n Cats doll who will feature on another day this month.

The Dolls' Advent Calendar Challenge - Days 8 - 15

Although I have been taking the daily photos for this challenge, I haven't gotten round to posting them, so am just going to post the last eight days today!

Day 8: Madeline

This sweet little doll featured a lot in 2017 and I did quite a few stories with her...she hasn't seen as much action the last year!

Day 9:  Bobby

This lovely lad is known as Henry's older brother... he has often in the past got up to some antics with his friend Hamish.

Day 10:  Hamish

Hamish is also a Kidz n Cats doll.  He is friends with Bobby and is Rory's cousin.

Day 11: Gigi

Is a little Ruby Red Galleria doll that I found by pure chance when searching UK Ebay a year or so ago for a Perfekta Gigi Doll.  Knowing that this dolls virtually NEVER come available in the UK, and having admired a Sasha friend's doll for a number of years I didn't hesitate.  I need to do more with her.  I think it will help if I give her her own name.

Day 12:  Hitty Joyful

Hitty Joyful is the proprietress of Rose Cottage Tearooms and is always cheerful.  She is wearing her new dress that she got sent ready for a New Year's Eve party

Day 13:  Melody Maplethorpe

Is a petite little lady who fits in well with the TRDs.  I think she may also work well with Muriel Singer, but I won't know until she is unpacked.  

Day 14:  Fisherman's Wife

I bought this doll a number of years ago at an Antiques Fair.  She is completely handmade.  Her face looks like it is made from a wax type material, but I am really not sure.

Day 15:  Sailor Boy

This lad was bought at the same time as the Fisherman's Wife. 

Advent 2019 - Day 11

Hamish and Bobby are just 'hanging' around wondering what to do.

When the thought occurs to them that perhaps Hamish could open the Advent Calendar today.

They walk over to the Calendar and look for today's date.

Hamish kneels down to open it with Bobby watching on.

He wonders what is inside...

...and reaches inside.

Oh look.  He says as he shows Bobby.

It looks like a chute.

He puts it in place.

It is now ready for the toys to come down.  The Elf inspects with his hammer at the ready in case any adjustments are needed.

So what shall we do now?  The boys wonder.

Advent 2019 - Day Nine

Hey Bobby, do you want a turn today at opening the Advent Calendar?  Henry asks his older brother.

You bet I do!  Bobby replies.

Together the boys look for today's date.

Of course it doesn't take them long to find it and Bobby kneels down so he can open the little door.

I spy with my little eye.... Bobby says.

...the number nine... as he opens the door.

I wonder what is in there?  Henry asks as Bobby shows him the package.

I don't know.  Replies Bobby.  It looks a bit like little pots or buckets.

I'm right!  It is little buckets.  Bobby says to Henry as he shows him the tray with the little pots on.

I think it must be an art set or something.  Henry says.  

Or perhaps it is for the elves to paint the toys?  Bobby suggests.  After all it is Santa's Workshop.

I'll put it down here on the work bench.  Bobby tells Henry.

There are little pots, some paintbrushes and some pens...  Lots to keep the elf busy!

The children all enjoy playing and looking at the scene.

I think they are hoping to catch the elves in the act of actually working on the toys!