Friendly Felicity

Hey guys, it's Felicity. I haven't been on in a while and i just read Claire's last post. Can you believe how self-centered she is? I couldn't so the girls and I went with Claire to her dance lesson today (which she HATED) and afterwards this is the conversation we had with her "friends":

US: Hey guys, you were great today!

CLARA: Yeah whatever. Shows how much you know about dancing! I messed up almost everything. Who ARE you anyway?

US: We're Claire's sisters, Elizabeth, Felicity, Jess, Julie and Nicki.

CLARA: (sounding annoyed) Oh...

US: Anyway, we came down to talk to you about Claire. (who was getting dressed) She's been getting REALLY rude lately and we haven't liked it. After coming down and meeting you, we think you may be some of the cause. No offense, but we were wondering if you could talk to her about it.

CLARA: WHAT!?!? Claire has not being rude to you at all! I've heard her around you guys before on the phone and you guys really annoy her. Maybe you should back off.

US: What do you mean?

CLARA: I MEAN give her some privacy. Leave her alone sometimes!

US: The only person she's been hanging around with for the last week is YOU!!! How could we give her more privacy with that going on?

CLARA: (suddenly nice) I see where you're coming from. You guys are so right. I'll definitely talk to her.

We were suspicious, but we told Clara to tell Claire we'd be out in the car. But, we knew Claire would be coming out of the dressing room soon, so we just turned the corner to listen to what Clara would tell Claire. Sure enough, Claire came out in less than a minute.

CLAIRE: Hey, not to be rude, but we were TERRIBLE today. I think Miss. Grace was getting angry at us. (Miss Grace is Claire's dance instructor.)

CLARA: I know. She's not usually so impatient. We just could not get those tap steps today! They're so fast! We should come here tomorrow together to practice so next time Miss. Grace won't get mad.

CLAIRE: Yeah, I'm sure I could.

CLARA: Hey, your sisters just talked to me about how "rude" you're being to them.

CLAIRE: (sounding angry) THEY DID?!?!

CLARA: Yeah, and they said I was the cause of it!

CLAIRE: (the same way) THEY DID?!?!

CLARA: Yeah, and they wanted me to talk to you about it.

CLAIRE: (again) THEY DID?!?!

CLARA: Yes! But I figured it was all stupid and wanted to end the conversation so I told them I knew what they meant, they were right and that I'd talk to you about it. You're right. They ARE really annoying!

CLAIRE: UGH!!! I HATE THEM! THEY ARE SO ANNOYING! THEY'RE ALWAYS IN MY BUSINESS AND NEVER GIVE ME ANY PRIVACY!

CLARA: ( with sympathy) I know... Oh, and they said they'd be out in the car.

CLAIRE: Okay... well, I'll see you tomorrow. Bye BFF!

CLARA: TTYL! (At this point there were footsteps, and Claire and Clara separated. We dashed for the car so Claire wouldn't know we were there the whole time and get even more angry.)

When she got in the car, she blew up at us and gave us this whole big speech about privacy and blah blah blah. Anyway, I don't know if there will be a post tomorrow because we're going to be gone all day. I think there is a computer, but I don't know if we'll be able to use it. Also, we're sorry we didn't write a post yesterday. We were busy all day and Julie forgot to write there may not be a post. Also there is a new poll! Be sure to take it. The last poll turned out to be that most of you have 7-9 dolls, just like Chloe! Anyway, I better go help with dinner. Love, Felicity

Neat Nicki

Hey, it's Nicki and I feel like I haven't written here in FOREVER!!!!! Anyway, we didn't do much today because we were all still tired, but we played, bought groceries, and took Coconut, Sprocket, and Honey down in the woods to run around. Now we're making dinner (it's 5:22 our time) and we plan on making chocolate chip cookies later. We might watch a movie on T.V. or something too. Anyway, I better go help the other girls. Love, Nicki

Julie is EXHAUSTED!!!!!

Hey guys, it's Julie and I just got back from Springfield. It was SO much fun, but I wore myself out! We saw a lot of cool things and many fun memories that will be with me for the rest of my life. But now I am SO tired! I really need to go take a nap. I missed you guys and my sisters very much, and I'm glad to be back. But I really need to go take a nap, so I'm sorry for the short post! Love, Julie

Jewels Is Going On A Trip

Hey guys, it's Julie. That's why the title of this post says Jewels in the title, just FYI. I am SO excited because (even though no one commented) we are going to Springfield, Illinois tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!! I am the only one who gets to go because all the other dolls have gone on at least one trip with Chloe before and now it's my turn. I am going to miss them, but I'm glad to get some alone time with Chloe.We are going through Chicago so I'm trying to talk Chloe into going to the American Girl Place, but I don't think that's gonna happen. I don't have any money, but I keep saying, "but I'll just look!" We're going to Springfield for 3 days. We're leaving early tomorrow morning, and staying there Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday night, then leaving early Monday morning. I'm really excited!!!!! But I need to go pack so I better go. I'll miss you guys! Unfortunately, there will not be a post tomorrow, Saturday or Sunday because even thought the other dolls could write posts, they have to be allowed by Chloe first and she won't be here so I hope the dolls don't put up a post without her permission! :) Bye, Love Julie

Sisters Are ANNOYING!

Hey guys, it's Claire! I love me, don't you love me, or am I just being prejudice? I'm not, right? Okay, for I minute I thought I was crazy, but people agree, so... anyway, I have been hanging out with my friends from ballet, tap and jazz lessons SO much more lately. We've been going to lessons and then hanging out and doing something afterwards. They are SO nice and I feel so good when I'm around them. My sisters say it's wrong to hang out with them because they will act like my friends and then talk about me behind my back! I know, why would they even think that, right? Anyway, I don't believe them and even if they think it's wrong, I'm still going to hang out with them. I better go. I need to take a shower before I go to the movies with my friends at 7. We're going to see I Love You Beth Cooper. Okay, Bye! Love, Claire

Easy Elizabeth

Hello. It's Elizabeth here. Today we played outside, went to the park, and watched T.V. all afternoon. There isn't much to tell you, but our trip is this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday so we won't have any posts or anything those days. Sorry! :( Speaking of trip, here is your hint. Hint # 3: It starts with S. I better go. I have things to do this afternoon. Love, Elizabeth

P.S. Sorry for such a short post!!

Today

Hi! It's Julie! Today at the waterpark was SO fun!!!!! I can't wait until our trip this week! Here's Hint # 2: Abraham Lincoln. WRITE WHAT YOU THINK IT IS IN THE COMMENTS, PLEASE! Today (after the waterpark) we all played with our Build-A-Dolls (I named mine Grace) and acted like they were at camp. We climbed trees with them, and Claire's fell on the ground and got dirty, so she blamed me for it. She's become a real snob lately... I can't believe it's half way through our summer vacation already! It's flying by! I better go. I'm kinda tired from swimming all day and I plan on playing basketball later. Bye! Love, Julie

Various Things To Tell You

Hey guys! It's Jess. We haven't done much yet today, but this week, we are SO busy! Today we went to church, lunch then took a long nap. Tomorrow we're going to the waterpark, dinner and having a sleepover. We're also going to our grandma's house this week and then going on a trip. We're going to give you one hint each day to where we're going. Hint #1: Illinois. Please start making guesses in the comments! I better go help with dinner. We're going somewhere at 6, but I don't know where. Hmmm... ???? Anyway, stay tuned! Love, Jess

P.S. Sorry for the short post!

Build-A-Doll

Hey guys, it's Claire. I can't believe the stuff the girls have been saying about me! I am NOT becoming mean and my friends are NOT a bad influence on me. I think they're just jealous that I'm making a lot of friends and they're not. Anyway, I had SO much fun today! We all went to Build-A-Doll (including my cousins) and made a doll that looked like us. It was SO cool! I really like my doll, who I named Clara after my best friend at dance lessons. It's kinda funny; my name is Claire and her name is Clara. We love each other like sisters (even though I have plenty) I better go. I'm gonna get in my PJ's and watch a movie with popcorn and stuff. Yum! Love, Claire

Your Friend Felicity

Hi! It's Felicity and I'm SO excited to have our cousins here! Today we played all day and it was so much fun! They're staying for three weeks, so I'm sure that we'll have enough fun to last a lifetime by the time they leave. Chrissa, Gwen and Sonali won the poll this week, and there is a new one up. Well, I better go. Claire has a concert (the little snob) and we all have to go. I'm sure she'll be like, "I know, wasn't I great? Of course I was!" when it's finished. I hope she gets over this "I'm all that" phase. I'm going to our clubhouse (tent) now for secrets. Then I need to get ready for Claire's concert. UGH!!! Bye! Love, Felicity

It's Just Julie

Hey it's Julie and I feel like a haven't been on for a century! Today we put out our hammock, tent, and tree swing. It was really fun getting new stuff out. Our cousins come tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!Too bad Claire is in a bad mood. Since yesterday when we got into our little stitch, she's been acting like a real snob. But I won't let it get me down. Our cousins are coming, we have our summer stuff out and Chloe made a BUNCH of stuff from the Doll Crafts book she bought yesterday. I really feel like playing basketball. It's SO nice here in Michigan and I hear that Jake is pretty good at basketball, so I better practice up. I can't have a seven year old beating me!!!!! Anyway, I better go. Love, Julie

Doll Crafts/ Claire

Hey! It's Nicki! Sorry I haven't written a post in a while. But I'm excited because I get to tell you what Chloe got us today. It doesn't seem like much (I think it will be nice to have); but she got us Doll Crafts the book. There are a lot of cool things in there like money, cards and other stuff like that. There isn't much to tell you today, but we worked on our house while Chloe was shopping and she was very pleased when she got home :) Oh! And I'll tell you about Claire.

So she came home from her dance lesson and said:

CLAIRE: So, what did you guys to today?

US: Cleaned the house for Chloe while she was gone because we thought she'd be tired.

CLAIRE: (sounding unimpressed) Oh.

US: How was your dance lesson?

CLAIRE: Well, it wasn't only a dance lesson, it was a jazz, tap and ballet lesson. The other girls were so fun! We were all fantastic, but I was the best.

US: Oh, sorry. What about us, aren't we fun to hang out with?

CLAIRE: Well... you guys are alright, but sometimes you're boring. The other girls are always exciting!

US :We're BORING?!?!?! Well, why don't you go talk to someone else then, and let them entertain you?

CLAIRE: Fine! I'll go see what my FRIENDS are doing! (Stomps out the front door.)

At first we laughed at her, then we were angry she said we were boring, and then worried she might be changing because of those girls. I better go... Love, Nicki

Clean Freaks/ Claire

Hello there, it's Elizabeth. Today we were all cleaning freaks and cleaned most of the house for our cousins who are coming on Friday. It was sort od silly since the housekeeper is coming tomorrow, but... I'm SO excited! Tomorrow Chloe is going shopping and she said she was getting something for allof us. She won't give us any clues, so we'll tell you what it is tomorrow. Also, something has been up with Claire lately. She's taking summer dance classes at Studio 55, our local dance studio. She's made some cool friends (so she says) and has started to hang out with them all the time. She's beginning to get an attitude. Hopefully those girls aren't being a bad influence on her. Well, I better go. I have a tea party with Felicity at 3. Love, Elizabeth

Garage/Movie

Hey it's Felicity here. Today we cleaned and organized the garage for when our cousins come. I'm sure Jess already told you all about them. We play in the garage and driveway a lot, so it was good to fix it up. I LOVED the movie yesterday! It was sort of an unknown movie called This and That. It's about these girls that are twins and one girl is really pretty and wants to fit in. The other is not really pretty, not really ugly and wants to stand out. Anyway, it was a really good movie. I better go... I feel like a ride with Penny. Love, Felicity

HERE'S JESS!!!!!!!!!

Hi, this is Jess and today we were SO busy! This morning we went shopping(for groceries and other stuff we need) had lunch, and went on a LONG bike ride. It was fun, but we're all wiped out now. It's warm in Michigan today. Not as hot as California, but still... This week we're getting ready for our cousins to come. They're twins, and they're seven years old. They're names are Jake and Taylor. It's fun when they're here, but we all get tired. Seven year olds never sleep! Anyway, we'll let you kow how it's going and what we're doing while they're here. Also, Chloe is going shopping on Wednesday and said she was getting something for us all. We're all excited and trying to figure out what it could be. I better go, we're going to the movies at 7. Love, Jess

Sleepover/New Poll

Hey! This is Claire and I'm here to tell you the sleepover was great! Everyone invited one friend over (except Felicity and Elizabeth, they invited each other) and we had pizza, went on a scavenger hunt, had smores, watched a movie, had our own American Idol (I won!) and then we crashed :( We had pancakes for breakfast and then they all left. Now we've been sitting around all day because we've been tired. Please be sure to take the poll at the right! It's new! I better go. We're eating dinner soon (it's 5:34) and I need to help. Love, Claire

SURPRISE!!!!!!!!

Hello! It's Claire and Jess, and we had SO much fun at the beach today! First we went swimming for about three hours. We were all like fish! It was so fun. We played like we were mermaids and we had to hide from the other people so they wouldn't find out we were mermaids. We had three chances to make our tails turn into legs, but after that, we were done. Then we had a picnic at the beach on one of the picnic tables. Then we played in the sand and made this HUGE sand castle. It was so awesome! It was so big, all six of us could fit inside it! We also played on the playground. Over all it was a really fun day.

Nobody commented, but our surprise was that we are having a sleepover tonight! We're all really excited... anyway, vote on the poll! There is only 5 hours left, so HURRY!!!!! Tomorrow check back to see how the sleepover went and who won the poll. Thanks and we love you guys!!!! :) Love, Claire and Jess

Things You NEED To Know

Hey! This is Felicity and Elizabeth here and we have a variety of things to tell you:

1. As we're sure you know, we are best friends again! We are SO happy, as is everyone here at American Girl Journal!
2. Today we went to the natural history museum, and it was so cool!!!! We got to see dinosaur fossils, wax people and so many more neat things. Then we went to the zoo and saw ALL the animal exhibits! Our favorite animal was the giraffe, but they were all really cool. We even got to see a baby elephant that was SO CUTE! The other girls are all really tired from traveling and stuff and we'll probably crash soon, but...
3. PLEASE be sure to take our poll on the right if you haven't already, because there is only ONE DAY LEFT. Right now, Rebecca is winning so be sure to vote for your favorite girl!!!!
4. And last but not least, your clue to our event tomorrow. Clue #2 is: house. Nobody commented yesterday, so please comment if you think you know what it is!

We better go now because Jess is yelling at us to get off the computer. Girls these days just don't have any patience... Love, Felicity and Elizabeth

Fun Times

Hey! This is Julie and Nicki and today we had such a fun time! We went shopping and bought SO many cute clothes, went to the cafe and ate delicious food, and Jess actually got face to face with a whale at the aquarium!!! The other girls are exhausted, but we are SO HYPER!!!!! We don't really have anything new to tell you, but we do have a surprise on Friday. We're going to give you three hints; one today, one tomorrow and one on Friday. Here is your first hint: pajamas. Write in the comments what you think it is! Thanks and check back soon! Love, Julie and Nicki

Fighting Has Stopped!

Hi there, I'm Claire and I'm happy to tell you the fight between Felicity and Elizabeth has ended! They compromised and are FINALLY best friends again. This is what went on:

They were eating breakfast at the table together and were both staring at their cereal silently. All of a sudden, Elizabeth said:

Elizabeth: Listen, I'm sorry I brought up that fight Felicity.

Felicity: No, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have blown up like that.

Elizabeth: I was just thinking about it as we were singing, and thought we would laugh about it.

Felicity: Yeah, I wasn't really thinking.

Elizabeth: Can you ever forgive me?

Felicity: Of course! But can you ever forgive ME?

Elizabeth: Absolutely! So we're friends again, right?

Felicity: Yes! I'm glad to have you as a best friend, Elizabeth.

Elizabeth: I'm glad to you as a best friend, Felicity!

Felicity: I'm also glad we're done fighting.

Then they both smiled at each other and hugged. We're so happy their done fighting! Also, here are our plans for the rest of the week:

Wednesday: Go shopping in the morning, eat at the cafe, and go to the aquarium.

Thursday: Go to the museum, eat lunch, and go to the zoo.

Friday: Go swimming, have a picnic, and play at the beach.

I have to go, but keep checking back! Love, Claire

Fighting Needs To Stop!/ Other Things

Hello, this is Jess McConnel and as Felicity told you, yesterday we went to see the Sound of Music! We all loved it and Chloe did such a great job in it. Though none of us were in THIS performance we're thinking about doing our own Sound of Music for American Girl Journal.

Anyway, Felicity and Elizabeth are STILL fighting so Nicki, Julie, Claire and I got together to think of a solution to stop it. We got Felicity and Elizabeth together to each give their side of the story. Here are the rules: they can't interupt each other, but they can ask questions. Here is Elizabeth's side of the story:

Elizabeth: "As Felicity and I were singing "America", I was thinking about the Revolutionary War and fighting. Then I remembered when Felicity and I got into a fight and just wanted to ask her about it. I didn't think she'd blow up like she did, and asked her." Here is Felicity's side of the story:

Felicity: "I don't understand why Elizabeth even brought up that fight. We never really said who was right or wrong... the 4th of July was supposed to celebrate how America won the fight, and got free from the King. I just don't think someone far away should have ruled America."

So who do you think was right? Please comment below and say who you think should have won the fight and anything else you'd like to say. This is the only way we'll know; we're counting on you! PLEASE COMMENT! END THE FIGHTING! Love, Jess

Fighting(continued)/ Sound of Music

Hi, this is Felicity Merriman and I am SO mad at Elizabeth! I can't believe she wrote a post about how "stubborn" I'm being! I am NOT being stubborn! How would you feel if your best friend's older sister called you uncivilized and then your best friend didn't even say anything because she is too scared of her sister? Wouldn't you be upset? Now she's being really rude. Whenever I try to talk to her, she ignores me and says to one of the other girls, " Did you hear something?" and then walks away with the girl she's with. All the girls are ignoring me now and are on Elizabeth's side. The only one who will listen to me is Chloe.

As Elizabeth told you yesterday, we will be doing something exciting this afternoon! We will be attending our first musical, Sound of Music. All of us here at American Girl Journal love to sing, play instruments and dance. So Chloe thought it would be fun for us to go see her in Sound of Music. I'm really excited! I'm not sure if I'll like it because it sounds modern, but I'm looking forward to it! Be sure to check tomorrow to learn about our plans for this week! We will be doing some interesting things to keep busy. Love, Felicity

Fighting(continued)/ New Feature

Hi, this is Elizabeth Cole and I'm wishing you a very happy 4th of July! Unfortunately, I am not having a very happy 4th of July and I'm angry & upset. Yesterday, as you know, Felicity and I got into a fight. We just don't understand each other and she is SO stubborn. The whole day, as we've been celebrating Independence Day, she's been sitting in her chamber pouting. She hasn't eaten breakfast or lunch and whenever someone tries to talk to her she screams, "GO AWAY!!!" Obviously we haven't made up yet. But I'm sad because all the other girls have their friends to play with and Felicity is my only friend. Hopefully we can work it out.

Luckily we have something we'd like to tell you. Now you can send in pictures of any events you are holding with your dolls and we'll post them here! We love to see your pictures so if you'd like, send them in. Send in pictures of birthday parties, shopping trips or anything else you can think of. We love Just Like Yous, Bitty Baby and Twins, Girls of the Year and AG historicals. Speaking of which, so far in the poll of the week, which is your favorite AG historical?, Felicity and I are winning. I hope we're friends again by the time the poll ends... Well I better get going. Be sure to stay tuned tomorrow for our exciting event tomorrow afternoon! Love, Elizabeth

Fourth of July/ Fighting

Hi! This is Nicki Fleming here, and I'm going to tell you about our plans for the Fourth of July. This morning we were in a parade. It was really fun; I felt like I was supporting our country and I got to see a few of my new friends that were watching. Sorry, you may have to tilt your head a bit, but there are a few pictures above of us in our outfits. From top to bottom: Julie, Claire, Jess, Nicki, Elizabeth, Felicity and then there is a group picture. The sign below us says American Girl Journal.

We also sang a few Patriotic songs to celebrate Independence Day. From top to bottom: Claire & Jess singing You're a Grand Old Flag, Elizabeth & Felicity singing America, and Nicki & Julie singing The Star Spangled Banner. (Yes, we are singing into a hairbrush :) Then Felicity and Elizabeth got into a fight:

Elizabeth: Felicity, do you remember when we got in that fight, because Annabelle called you uncivilized and you got angry at me because I didn't stand up for you?

Felicity: Yes... but you know I was right in acting that way.

Elizabeth: Well I can understand why you got angry, but I can see why Annabelle said that. It is uncivilized to dump tea in the harbor, and very unloyal to the king.

Felicity: But I didn't think it was right for the king to rule us and charge taxes if he was so far away.

Elizabeth: I just can't understand why you would think that!

Felicity: I can't understand how you could stay loyal to the king!

Elizabeth: You make me so angry! Why are you so stubborn?

Felicity: I can't help it, I'm a hothead remember?

Elizabeth: Hmph! ( Runs away)

Felicity: Hmph! ( Runs the other way)

I hope they make up and become friends again soon. When two people are fighting and they live in the same house, it's so tense. They'll get lonely for each other, they always do. I better go, I feel like seeing Jackson. I'll keep you posted with the Elizabeth/Felicity fight! Love, Nicki

American Girl Journal/The Big Move

Hi! This is Julie Albright here, and I'm SO excited to be starting a blog! My sisters (Felicity, Elizabeth, Jess, Nicki, and Claire) and I will be writing at least one post a day to keep you updated on our lives. We lead very busy lives and we wanted to start documenting it! For example, we just moved. Since we were starting fresh, we thought it would be a great idea to start a fresh blog. I'm sure you'd like to hear about our move, so here go's. At first we lived in California and now we live in Michigan. So far, the only ones who have been a little upset are Nicki and I because Nicki left her best friend, Becca, and I left my best friend, Ivy. Felicity and Elizabeth aren't because they are best friends, as are Jess and Claire. It's not that bad here but I REALLY miss Ivy. Well, I better get ready for bed. It's 9:38 and I'm starting to yawn. Stay tuned for our plans for the fourth of July that are coming tomorrow! Love, Julie