Camping Trip

We just went on our first camping trip of the year. There was a nice variety of weather - sun, wind and rain, to keep things interesting. ;) Still, it was a wonderful time and we loved being out of doors through it all.


Fina and Kaya went on a long hike into the forest.


There used to be gold mines around here, and Fina searched for a nugget in a pile of tailings. She never found any gold, but hopes to go back and try again.


The views here are amazing and worth pondering.


Meanwhile, the Domos did a bit of mountain climbing. Go, Little D!


One day we went to the nearby town of Rollinsville. It's tiny and hasn't changed much in the last hundred plus years.


Mei and Fanchette (her bunny) spent most of their time looking for wildflowers.


While we were camping I knit Mei a sweater set for the cool evenings.


The sun was setting here, giving a glow to Mei's face.


And finally, the view from our camp. Puppy snuck into the photo in the lower righthand corner! :)

A Good Summer Read

A Good Summer Read, originally uploaded by melimeli (all4dolls).

Coco found a great book for summer reading. She has a funny feeling that she is going to really like this one. Maybe that's because her full name is Clover Anne. Coco is just a nickname.

The Wool Market

I took Coco to the wool market up in the mountains yesterday. They had animals, people spinning wool and lots of gorgeous yarn. Here are some pics, with commentary by Coco:


Who does your hair?


Can I take one home? Just one?


So you are actually made of wool?


I'll take this one!


Don't eat me!

Pool Party

The best thing to do on a hot summer day is have a pool party. Fina invited some friends over for a dip.


A shot of the whole gang.


Wheeeeee! Fina loves the slide.


Coco is on duty as the lifeguard, always keeping her two big eyes on things.


"Catch me!" says Little Domo.


"I'm okay." says Poppy, who is actually afraid of the water. I think Coco should give swimming lessons.


And finally, Thyme has her own ducky tube to float around in.

Winky in Fairyland

Today I took Winky to the creek when we went for a walk.


We followed a path into the woods.


Winky listened to the babbling of the creek. She seemed to understand what it was saying.


This stump was the perfect size for a seat for a tiny fairy.


She looked for fellow fairies in the hollow of a tree.


Tiny Winky is a great little companion to take on a walk.

Everyone Skates!

From Lily again: Today was so much fun...


Fina found some old roller skates and put them on.


And then the small Domo that we call LittleD found a skate board. He loved that!


SakuraD (that's the big Domo) came outside and warned LittleD to be careful, but he just ignored her. He thinks he's a pro!


I was anxious to get on my own board, but our person made me post for a photo in my new sweater and hat. I do like them, but I wanted to go play, so I look kind of impatient here.

Hugs ~ Easter Lily

Skater Girl

From Lily:


Have you ever tried skate boarding?


This is my first time. Here goes!


Sorry - can't talk now cause I've gotta concentrate on balancing. I think this is gonna be fun!