Ellie

Hello, fashionistas! It is I, the one and only, Maryellen Faith Larkin! Natalie's on vacation, and she didn't take her laptop. So, I have stolen borrowed her computer to make a post full of.....me!! These are all pictures she took of me, me, me! So without further ado, my beauty and fashion!

Here I'm wearing this gorgeous purple ballgown.

 The skirt is super full, and is printed with gold sparkles!

 #Iamsopretty #Loveliestdoll (don't forget to vote for me July 23-29, at Dolls'n'All!

You've seen these but............I love them!!!

Am I fashionable, beautiful, awesome, and attractive or what????????

Some people might just call me conceited, but don't hold it against me that I'm gorgeous.

Sidewalk Chalk Dreams; A Photoshoot

Ellie may have been having a little too much fun with the sidewalk chalk....

Shaking hands-er, hand and trunk-with an elephant.

And turning into a butterfly!

She tried to fly away on a bunch of balloons.......

(Bonus Picture of Ellie and the Elephant)

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Vote for Ellie and Adi in The DNA Doll Competitions!

Hello, readers! Are you AGSpot fans? Of course you are! Unless you've been living under a rock, you have probably heard about the Dollsnall Doll Competitions! The Loveliest Doll Competition and The Cutest Doll Competition are now officially open for registration! Adalyn and Ellie were quick to enter. (Maryellen in the Loveliest, Adi for the Cutest) Now....to win the competition, the girls must get the majority of the votes....will you vote for them? Pleeeaaase? With peaches and cream and adorable fluffy kittens on top? Take a look at their profiles;

Maryellen Faith Larkin is a Fashion queen, and the Loveliest Doll On Earth. SO THERE. GO AND CRY IN THE CORNER ALL YOU OTHER CONTESTANTS! Maryellen, or Ellie as she is often called, is ten years old, and her birthday is July 17. Her hobbies? Being fashionable, and bossing her sisters around. (She says it's her ''queenly duty'')  Ellie's favorites are;

Food; Cupcakes!
Color; Purple
Outfit; A long purple sleeveless ball gown with a pearl necklace and black shoes.

Maryellen has two sisters; Kit and Adalyn. On any normal day, you'll find her organizing her closet, baking, or telling Kit that her outfit is all wrong. And she is Definitely the Loveliest Doll On Earth. Totally.

And now for Adalyn!

Adalyn Jess Mconnell is the sassiest, snarkiest, most adorable (but don't tell her!) tomboy you'll ever meet. She will be nine years old August 12th, loves Minecraft and SuperTuxKart, and when she gets kicked off the computer, she likes exploring the woods near her house and finding frogs to put in her older sister's bed. She plays soccer recreationally. Her favorites are;

Food; Chicken nuggets and Ramen noodles
Color; Deep blue
Game; Minecraft

Adi has two sisters, Kit and Maryellen. Don't offend her or call her by her full name, or you'll find itching powder in your shirt and frogs in your bed!

So? What did you think? Do you like their profiles? I'd appreciate your feedback. Please vote for them in the DNA doll competitions!

Happy 4th of July!

''When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation...''

''.....We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness...''

....So announced the Declaration of Independence, exactly 248 years ago today. Isn't that amazing?? That the USA is still running with the exact same governmental structure as it was over two centuries ago. And it's only through God's grace that we are so blessed.

This is just a quick post, because today I am going to a special Independence Day Mass at my church, then a parade, and then watching fireworks tonight. But I wanted to take the time to honor this holiday on TheAGSpot. So I will leave you with one more cute/patriotic picture of Ellie.

A (not-so) Little Explanation

Hello! It's me. I feel like I've been kind of lazy on this blog...I mean, ever since WDD, the bulk of my posts have been Let's Talk, and Awards/Tags. I don't know if you guys feel the same way, but if you do, this my attempt at explaining. During this post, in which I am supposed to quickly tell you why I haven't been very original lately, and promise to do better, and then do so. However, what will probably happen is that I will get hopelessly off-topic, use a whole bunch of emoji's and give you a little glimpse into my life. I hope you guys won't mind 😉.

There are several reasons why I have been not-so original for a while. One, I have been volunteering at my churches' VBS, and...whew! Leading eight kids ages 9-4 around for an entire morning and making sure they don't kill each other in the process is pretty exhausting! 😫

The other reason is that I have recently become completely hooked on a show on Netflix called The Flash, about a guy who has a depressing life until he realizes he can run at extremely high speeds. It's one of those shows where science should not work that way, but somehow does. It is SO good! I am a total geek of a girl, and I see a lot of myself in that show....And I have a shameless crush on one of the characters. (I am very proud of myself for admitting that, because I was always the kid who yelled ''Ewwww!'' when they kiss in a movie. I have since grown up.)

And while we are talking about being nerdy and weird, I would also like to profess my undying obsession with the video game Undertale. And all things associated with it, especially Sans and Papyrus the skeletons, and Flowey. (Don't ask, just go play the game, and you'll understand)

Also, I love LoadingArtist https://loadingartist.com/. Best Webcomic Ever! I just cannot help but connect to Blue, and hey! I get my daily dose of humor. I really want one of the ''In Hat We Trust'' sweatshirts.

Another webcomic I love is XKCD https://www.xkcd.com/. As the site says, it's a comic of Romance, Sarcasm, Math, and Language. I love it all. Go check it out. Today's comic is hilarious.

(See? I am SO off-topic!)

To get even MORE off-topic, I love cats. I have two, and want another. Actually, I'd like as many more as possible. I have a tuxedo male named Fabian, and a black female named Echo. Both are fuzzy, loving, and always want me to feed them. I am a cat person, through and through.

And, now, because I have chores I need to do, I am going to log off with this; Thank you for taking the time to live a little in my head, and Thanks for tolerating me, who is probably the weirdest, nerdiest, most misfit doll-blogging 11-year old out there.

Sister Tag with Kit and Maryellen!

Hello, awesome people! Diamond nominated Kit and Ellie for Sister Tag! Thank you so much Diamond! You are awesome! Now, the rules are;

• Thank the blogger who nominated you and link back to their blog
• Answer the eleven questions below, and then have your sister do the same
• Nominate seven bloggers and ask them the same eleven questions

1. Which of you is older?
2. What’s your favorite thing to do together?
3. What is your sister’s favorite food?
4. What’s a character trait in the other that you appreciate?
5. What’s a character trait in the other that you don’t appreciate?
6. What’s one hobby you have that the other doesn’t?
7. Who keeps a cleaner room?
8. What’s the biggest way in which your sister can annoy you?
9. Describe each other in three words.
10. How do the two of you differ personality-wise?
11. Why do you love your sister? (C’mon, you know you do!)

Ok, let's get started! Ellie goes first, and her talking is in pink.

1. Kit is older-she is almost 12, and I am 10.

2. Play cards! We play Go Fish and SlapJack a lot, especially when we're bored.

3. Um....uh....*whispers* ''Kit! What's your favorite food? Uh-huh-ok, thanks!'' Ahem. Kit's favorite food is Greek olives.  I personally think they taste like they've gone rotten, but to each her own, I guess.

4.  Kit is always ready to listen, and she doesn't freak out easily.

5. KIT DOESN'T LIKE FASHION!! AHHH! SERIOUSLY, FASHION. IS. LIFE. Oh, and how she  likes to wear a black shirt and navy blue shorts. SERIOUS Fashion No-No.

6. Fashion is my hobby, and Kit's is photography and writing.

7. We share a room, so it's kinda hard to tell, but our room is usually pretty neat.

8. Kit isn't really the annoying type, I mean, she doesn't do it intentionally, but it drives me bananas when she wears stripes and polka dots, or another Fashion No-No.

9. Calm. Book-loving. Competent.

10. Well, like I said, Kit is a lot calmer than I am, and she prefers to read than be fashionable. Kit is more of an introvert, though she isn't shy, and I am definitely extroverted.

11. Hmm......I love her because she is always ready to listen to me when I'm upset. But don't take it too seriously Kit!

Thank you, Ellie! Now it's Kit's turn. Kit talks in Green.

1. I am older, almost 12 (on June 30th, exactly) and Ellie is 10.

2. I know this sounds weird, but we seem to bond over cleaning our room.

3.  Ellie's favorite food is cupcakes with vanilla frosting and rainbow sprinkles. I have to say I can't argue much.

4. I love that Ellie is always so ready and smile-y. She always makes anyone feel welcome.

5. Well....Sometimes I feel like she is too high-strung. You know, how she freaks out if her favorite dress isn't clean....I mean, it's just a dress!

6. My hobbies are photographing and writing. I suppose Maryellen's are fashion.

7. I think I'm neater, even if we share a room.

8. When she tells me there's something wrong with my outfit! Argh!

9. Stylish, Smiley, Sassy.

10. I prefer sitting and reading a novel with a glass of iced tea, and Ellie is more of an active-type-girl.

11. Ellie, I love you 'cause you are so sweet and sassy.

Thank you, Kit! That was so sweet!

AND NOW! THE NOMINEES ARE.......................................................................................................

Chrissa and Grace at FromADollsPerspective

Madi and Katie at Dolls'n'All

Taryn and Delaney at DelightfulWorldofDolls

Melody and Carol at AG's Wondrous World

Suzie and Melody at DollDays

Kennedy and Einsley at ProjectAGRunway

Char and Jamie at SewSweetDollies

I can't wait to see your posts! Have fun!

P.S. I'm planning a Q&A post for sometime next week-if you have any questions for me, comment them below!

This Is Just To Say...

That I am sorry that I haven't posted much this week (except for Sunday's Let's Talk segment, which was scheduled, hehe!) and although I hate to make excuses, it's because I have been very busy with Adi being the DOTM.

But I also wanted to tell you that I am working very hard on my World Doll Day video, and am trying desperately to find good music. Any suggestions are welcome! (here's extra incentive; if you suggest something, and I pick it, you'll get a shout-out. Deal?) You guys have sent in awesome pictures, and I can't wait to finish and post it!

The last thing I wanted to say was that....I love you guys! You are so awesome and supportive, and I am grateful for every single one of you, and the comments you have left. I honestly don't know what I'd do if I didn't have my amazing readers!

LAST Day to Send In Picture For WDD!

Hello, awesome people! Today is the very last day you can send in pictures for World Doll Day, so if you haven't sent anything yet, click HERE for more details. I have another post for today, and I will post it around 4:00, so stay tuned!

Reminder; Send in a Picture For World Doll Day!

Hello, AG fans! I just wanted to remind you all that May 31st is the deadline to send in a photo for my World Doll Day Video Montage! To send me a picture, email me at cupcakecustomsag@gmail.com You can send up to three pictures, or a stopmotion video that is under 15 seconds, and has no sound. More info is here. Have fun!

A Very Special Opportunity!

Hi, everyone! How would you doll like to have her picture in a original AGSpot production? How would you like to get YOUR name in the credits? Ok, I think I need to slow down. I am working on a special video montage for World Doll Day 2017. (It's June 10th) It's going to focus on the huge Community of doll-lovers out there. And, to show that community, I need the community to send in pictures! So here are the rules;

Send in a picture of your doll or your doll with her doll to cupcakecustomsag@gmail.com by May 31. You may have up to three pictures, but no more. You may also send in a short stop-motion that is no more than 15 seconds long, and without any sound (there will be music in the video). Photo collages are fine, too. Please put 'World Doll Day' in the subject line, to ensure yours gets in. Remember to include your name as you want it to appear in the video, and if you want, your dolls' name, and/or your blog. If you are under 13, you should ask a parent's or guardian's permission.

Have fun! I can't wait to see what you guys send!

Review of the Tenney Grant Mini Doll!

Giant package in the kitchen.....

ELLIE'S NEW DOLL ARRIVED!!!!!!!!!!!

Today Maryellen is going to do a review of her!

Here she is in her box. The one thing I noticed that I found slightly odd, was that big Tenney has a denim vest, which her little doppelganger doesn't.

Here's that back of her box. It says; ''She's a breakout songwriter finding the heart to be herself''

And now, at last, it's time to open her up!

There she is! Ellie seems quite enraptured with her new doll.

Isn't she just so cute?? I was really impressed with her super-soft blond hair. It had gentle curls at the tips, and was very pretty. Maryellen can't wait to read her book!

After changing Tenney into some different clothes, Ellie went outside!

Courageous Tenney the Explorer!!

#OutOfFocus

I think Ellie and Tenney will be best friends! What do you think of mini Tenney?

 
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                                                          Oh! Right, sorry, Tenney!