** 2015 - My Year In Review **

To mark the end of another milestone year in my little plastic life, here's a little slideshow movie charting MY journey through 2015 !!  I hope you've enjoyed the ride as much as I have ? … Wow, what a year it's been !!

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As 2015 now draws to a close, it's a time for reflection.  For each and every one of us to look back on the past 12 months and see how we've spent our time, and how our own individual stories have unfolded …

How was your year ?  Good ?  Bad ?  Exciting ?  Uneventful ?  Was it perfectly wonderful ?  Or could certain aspects have gone better ? … Whatever the case, don’t forget that it's the BAD times which shape you more than the good.  So remember to embrace your past, no matter how colourful, because it's what's made YOU who you are !

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It's certainly been an INTERESTING year for us dolls, to say the least.  We've had ups, downs, tears, and smiles.  Not to mention the introductions of various different additions to our little plastic community too.

But on balance, when you look past the odd hiccups and wrinkles, it's been one hell of an exciting rollercoaster ride.  Particularly for me stepsisters, Marguerite, who's now married.  Jacqueline, who's just recently engaged.  And even young Lucille, who's already having the odd run-in's with our Mother as it happens … Blimey, hey.  But MY family is ANYTHING but dull !

I've made some lovely new friends this past year, and whilst I haven't quite clicked with all the new arrivals, partly because a few have rather QUESTIONABLE motives and morals too … Ahem !!  However, on the whole I'd say it's been a GOOD year for us dolls, and I cant WAIT to discover what fun adventures 2016 will bring as well ?  Not long left to find out though …

So I'll see you all on the other side when 2016 arrives, as I now say a fond farewell and give 2015 the send-off it deserves …  After all, tomorrow, is the first blank page of a brand new 365 page book.  So let's all write a good one !


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Season's Greetings From The Rocky Family 2015 !

** Joyeux Noël ** Frohe Weihnachten ** Buon Natale ** Feliz Natal ** Blithe Yule ** God Jul ** Feliz Navidad ** Nadolig Llawen ** toDwI'ma' qoS yItIvqu' **

If you haven't already figured out what I'm trying to say here in several languages - ** MERRY CHRISTMAS ** !! ... In case you're wondering about that last one on the list however, it's actually Klingon from Star Trek, and basically means 'Our Savior's birthday you-enjoy !'.  It was my sister, Danielle, and her sci-fi mad boyfriend, Henry's, idea ... Bless !!

Whether you celebrate this particular festive tradition or not though.  No matter what your personal beliefs, religion, or cultural backgrounds.  THIS is the season of joy, love, peace on earth, and good will to all men, women ... And of course us dolly's too ... So have a good 'un wont you ;).

I would like to take this opportunity to say a quick THANKS to all my fans and followers.  I really appreciate that you've taken the time to keep up with my blog these last 12 months.  We've certainly had an interesting ride together, but I have genuinely loved your support through all the ups and downs none the less ... Lets hope 2016 brings just as many fun new adventures for us all to share too, hey ;).

I hope that you and all your loved ones have a VERY Merry Christmas, a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year, and that the Winter holiday season makes all your dreams come true as well.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE !

Love from,

Ella, Rocky, Ruby & Emma x


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Chapter 207 – “Blue Christmas – 22nd December 2015.

'Twas two nights before Christmas, when all through Holly's house. Not a creature was stirring, not a dolly, nor a mouse ...

Ok, so perhaps that vision of peace and tranquillity is somewhat far fetched, being that our entire household was currently in the midst of soaking up the seasons festive offerings right now ... All of us that is, but these three poor lost souls who were having a rather BLUE Christmas by all accounts, and THIS is their tale ... Awwww !

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You can check out the music slideshow to this chapter on Youtube here ... https://youtu.be/f3GSJ6Su68U

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<3 <3 <3 Our 3rd Wedding Anniversary - What a RUSH ! <3 <3 <3

It's amazing to recall that 3 years ago today Rocky and I tied the knot, isn't it ? ... Blimey, the last 36 months have flown by in flash !  Which ironically sorta sums up how my Beloved Hubby and I celebrated the occasion this afternoon as it happens.

We naturally wanted to mark this milestone of ours with something special of course ... Mind you, I'm not sure THIS was quite what I had in mind when my sneaky spouse suggested the idea of us taking a quick spin down memory lane together at twilight !

Eeek, my hair !!

The entire endeavour was somewhat of a thrill-ride to be honest, and certainly an experience seeing the house, all our special memorable places, and the newly added Christmas deccys, whilst whizzing past at break-neck speed on the back of a motorcycle ... Oooh, was that another new tree over there ?  At least, I think it was.  Hmmmm ??  Anyway ... The whole thing was a bit of a blur to tell the truth, but certainly a pretty spectacle I'll give it that.

Mmmmmm, it was rather cosy though, huddling up together on the little seat with my arms wrapped tightly around the man I love.  But I think part of that closeness was due to the fact I was clinging on for dear-life here, and when my cheeky-chappy heard me squeal a touch he decided to go even faster too !! .... Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek !!

The ride was indeed very scary in some respects, but I did kinda like the buzz of adrenaline it gave me none the less ... Phwoooff, what a RUSH !!

In case you're wondering, yes it is very unusual to see my car-mad fella on a motorbike.  Most especially after the number of playful debates he's had with Ollie in the past, over the virtues of cars over crotch-rockets and whatnot.  However, as much as my teasing husband likes to bait his good friend with all that jokey banter, at the end of the day Rocky loves ANYTHING on wheels.  So this new addition was probably an inevitability in that respect, hey.

I cant really complain though, most especially as I was the one who bought this bike for him ... Yeah I know, WHAT was I thinking there ?  But, he's been HINTING about the idea rather a lot the past few months or so.  Partly because we've had a couple more bikers arrive in our dolly household in recent times, and also I think a LARGE factor was from the fact I'd told him that we cant have ANY more cars.  I mean, there's only the two of us, and yet we have a whole FLEET of cars (6 of 'em to be precise, if I've remembered 'em all).  Rocky agreed it was a sensible decision of course ... But I should've figured he'd find a way around my veto by wanting a bike instead ... Urrrggggh, MEN, hey !

I'm far too soft for my own good though, and seeing how much he REALLY wanted a proper motorcycle of his own I started hunting for something suitable last month ... It's actually a LOT harder than you think to find a bike suited to Rocky's type of doll, seeing as he's not as flexible nor posable as some of the newer Ken and guy dolls ... As luck would have it however, I stumbled across THIS little red beastie, which was supposedly designed for my husband's era of doll.  PERFECT !! ... Damn, no excuse left now, hey.  So I HAD to get it ! ... Groan !!

Aside from my own playful despairing though, as you can probably tell from the look on his face here, Rocky LOVES his joint anniversary and Christmas gift.  Would you believe he was actually surprised when I presented it to him this morning as well ... Bless !!  I cant think WHY he wasn't expecting it after all that unsubtle HINTING though.  Deary me.

The things we do for the people we love, hey ?!

<3 <3 <3 Happy Anniversary Rocky <3 <3 <3

As much as I'd love to stay here and chat further, I'd better be going now, so that I can get changed into something a little more appropriate for the rest of our date-night celebrations.  Hopefully my sneaky spouse has a something a little tamer planned for the remainder of our evening together though.  Fingers crossed ... I guess I'll find out soon enough ...

See you later my lovelies.

Love from,

xxx Mr & Mrs Rocky xxx
<3 <3 <3 3 years of matrimonial bliss and counting ! <3 <3 <3


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Chapter 206 – “Not Such An Innocent Girl” – 1st December 2015.

Following on from the previous chapter, my well meaning light-hearted shopping spree took a rather INTRIGUING turn during the course of this concluding instalment. Particularly with regards to ONE of my siblings, who was JUST about to go all gooey and weak at the knees over a guy ... Awwww, bless !

Is Lucille REALLY as inexperienced and unprepared for such matters as I'm lead to believe though ? Or will her confusing contrary behaviour around one charming chappy in particular, give rise to even MORE questions on that score ? ... Hmm ?

Events continue to unfold of course, answers start to emerge, and in time even MORE unexpected revelations stir up further dramas. Hitting MUCH closer to home than some of us are prepared for, and by design too. Sheesh, what stirrers some people can be, hey !! ... But in the end, even I start to realise that NONE of us are spotless. We all have pasts, secrets, and agendas to a degree ... And I'm not such an INNOCENT girl myself now that I think about it ! ...

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You can check out the music slideshow to this chapter on Youtube here ... https://youtu.be/411kcESwc0s

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Chapter 205 – “Shopping” – 21st November 2015.

With a jumbled mixture of emotional and awkward family encounters to contend with, not to mention friendly rivals butting heads, and the enforcement of ridiculous rigid rules planting seeds of doubt in the minds of more than one of my siblings ... As I'm sure you can guess, this seemingly simple Saturday-afternoon shopping spree was NOT without its dramas !

Mind you, even the best-laid plans can still go tad awry, despite our well-meaning intentions. And this particular excursion was NO exception there, I tell ya ! ... But some revelations still hit home rather hard none the less, striking a nerve with more than just myself.

Who knew that a bit of retail therapy could be SO dramatic ? ... Deary me, whatever next, hey ? Ironically however, that question is MORE than a little valid too. Considering the intriguing manner in which things were just ABOUT to take a not quite so innocent turn !?  Ooooh-errrr !! ... But I'll save all THAT for the 2nd part of the story ;) ...

Can shopping REALLY provide the answers to any of our problems in this instalment though ? Or in the end, is it actually partly fuelling some of our woes after all ? ... Sheesh, what a thought !

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You can check out the music slideshow to this chapter on Youtube here ... https://youtu.be/owgT_QKlHzE

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** HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE ! **

It's THAT time of year again ... The day of goblins, ghouls, ghostie's, and things that go BUMP in the night too !! Plus let's not forget that it's also a chance for us all to dress up out of character and enjoy a little SPOOKY fun and games whilst we celebrate 'All Hallows’ Eve' ... Hoo-hoo ha-haaaa !!

As usual our whole family has gotten into the spirit of things, and this year we've all decided to dress in a matching theme as well ... So Ruby, Emma, and I all donned witch costumes (mines the wicked witch of the West from Oz by the way, but Emmy keeps insisting that I look like I'm from on of the Harry Potter stories. Never mind though, hey. So anyway ...), whilst Rocky has dressed himself as the evil sorcerer, Jafar, from Aladdin !

I must admit that I could NOT stop laughing at his FAKE beard, moustache, and evil eyebrows when he first appeared after getting ready. He just looks so dramatically over the top, hey. But I guess that's my handsome hubby to a 'T' ! ... I hope he's not expecting me to kiss him with all that 'whatever-it-is' over his face though ? ... Eeeek, now that IS a scary thought !!

But as much as I'd love to chat further now, I suppose I had better get going, because the girl's are dying to start the 'Trick or Treating' rounds it seems. Somehow I think the lure of all that candy is far too enticing for the little cutie's ... Mind you, their father is JUST as bad in that respect, and he's insisting that we need our own bag to collect sweets and treats for us as well ! Deary me, what is he like, hey ? ... But I guess it's better than him eating all the girls candy's though, so who am I to argue with that ?

I hope you all have fun yourselves this evening, and of course remember to stay safe as well ! So I suppose all that's left to do now is wish you all a spooktacular night ! ...

** HAPPY HALLOWEEN !! **

Love from our whole magically magnificent family,

Ella, Rocky, Ruby & Emma xxx

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EDIT :- Well, that certainly didn't take long for the cheeky monkey's to dig in, did it !!  :P :)

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Chapter 204 – “Rockstar” – 27th October 2015.

As one of the lucky select few invited, I certainly THOUGHT I was in for an exciting TREAT this afternoon, having been offered a RARE sneaky-peek at our in-house rock-band, 'The Dolly-Mixtures', in action. Whilst they rehearse for a VERY important up-coming gig as it happens !

Will the fun and games of such a Rockstar lifestyle REALLY turn out to be all it's cracked-up though ? Or does the TRUTH not only reveal the extreme effort involved in being a musician, with all the nit-picking, technical difficulties, and constant repetitive refining of the act. But also the swooning, ego-clashes, jealousies, diva-dramas, one-upmanship, and historic feuds which ALSO seem to surface just from an audience perspective during this ONE jamming session alone ... Blimey !!

Will the up's and down of this rollercoaster ride actually take us where we're expecting though ? ... Or will it seemingly tell an altogether DIFFERENT story to the one we're all led to believe ?

Do we all REALLY wanna be Rockstars after all ? ... Following today's events, I'm certainly starting to wonder myself ...

(A quick word of warning before you begin though, this is one MONSTER of a long story ;) !!).

Here's the link to the rest of the story ... https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.556795854475119.1073741948.150797015075007&type=3

You can check out the music slideshow to this chapter on Youtube here ... https://youtu.be/LxBeTppkV8Y

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'Feeling VERY under the weather !' :(

Apparently with the arrival of the autumn and winter months we're also treated to the start of the season of coughs, colds and runny noses too ... Great, what a treat for us all, hey ?! ... Perhaps NOT though.

I was HOPING to have had another chapter update of my adventures for you all by now.  Sadly however, I've been suffering with a nasty cold this last week, and as yet haven't really managed to do much except lay on the sofa and feel sorry for myself ... Sniffle-sniff.

Thankfully my lovely Rocky has been going all out to make me feel more comfortable though, and even Ruby & Emma have been doing there part too, which is so sweet.  They helped Daddy to make some tomato soup for me this evening which was incredibly adorable ... Awww.

But anyway, as much as I complain about my sufferings and whatnot, in actual fact I am feeling a touch stronger this evening, which is why I've managed to come online for a bit now :).  I still have a little way to go before I'm back to normal again of course, but I HOPE I'm now over the worst ... Fingers crossed.

With any luck I'll be fighting fit and will see you all again in no time at all.  But as much as I'd like to chat more now, I'm feeling a little muzzy in the head again as it happens, so I think it may be time for another lie down ... Zzzzzzzz.

Toodle-oo for the moment then my lovelies (Sniff-sniff snortle sniffle),

Love from the VERY red-nosed,

Ella x


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**A Special Birthday In The Most Magical Place On Earth !!**

Can you GUESS where we've been ? Hehehe :p ;) ... If you cant I'll be MOST surprised, but anyway ...

Last wednesday my beautiful daughter, Emma, celebrated her FIRST birthday, awwww <3 ... But even MORE exciting than that was the unexpected treat for the precious little cutie that her big day also coincided with our recent mini-vacation in Disneyland Paris !

Woohoooooo's all round there, hey !!

Naturally our celebrations were somewhat different to how they would have been if we were at home though, seeing as we had limited resources at our disposal. However we still made a BIG splash for the birthday girl none the less, including lots of balloons and a cute new Cinderella dolly which Emmy picked out herself as the present she wanted the most. She wouldn't put it down all day either ... Awwww. Don’t worry though, we made sure Ruby didn't feel left out. She had her own little balloon as well to mark her big sisters special day, and BOTH girls were treated like Princesses by their doting Father and I.

As you can most likely tell from this piccy, we all had a WONDERFUL time, not only on Emma's birthday but during our entire trip … Can you believe that THIS was the view of the castle which we had from the balcony on our human master’s hotel room !? Amazing, hey ?! Mind you, we all enjoyed endless hours in the parks on the rides too, in particular Fantasyland which is a favourite of BOTH the girls. I lost count of the number of times we went on the teacups, Snow White & Pinocchio rides, Alice in Wonderland’s maze, Peter Pan's flight, the Casey Junior Train, Storybook boats and so on so forth. Not to mention the Studios with, Animagique, the Ratatouille ride, Slinky Dog and the Genie Magic Carpets ... Wow, no wonder I'm feeling rather tired, hey ?! Just THINKING about it all is exhausting.

But back to the point again …

It honestly was a thoroughly magical holiday, which was made even MORE special for Rocky and I when Emmy told us that it was the BEST birthday ever, and EXACTLY what she wished for too !! Awwwww, bless. Sniffle, my baby !! ... Granted it's her first birthday, so there isn't much frame of reference for comparison there, but I still felt rather moved by my sweet young daughters take on her special day all the same.

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We’ve been back home a few days now, but I still haven’t managed to finish unpacking or catch up on everything as yet … Plus I’m feeling a tad run off my little plastic feet getting the girls ready for starting school again soon too. Blimey, a Mother’s work is NEVER done, is it ? However, even in the midst of all this flapping and whatnot, the memories of our perfect Disney vacation are certainly something to treasure and are making me feel all warm, glowy, and fuzzy inside even now … Mmmmm <3.

So I guess the only thing left to do is to wish a belated …

“Happy 1ST Birthday Emmy !”.
- 23rd September 2015 -

Love from,

Mummy, Daddy, & Ruby xxx


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Chapter 203 – “One Less Problem – Part 2” – 17th September 2015.

In the final instalment of this problematic little mini-saga, things take a somewhat INTERESTING turn indeed when my stepsister comes face to face with our Mother at last ! Gulp !! Can they make amends and move on from the past though ? Or is her Ladyship simply biding her time whilst looking for the MOST opportune moment to strike a crippling blow to my sweet sibling ? Either way, I have a feeling there may be a few fireworks still to come. But perhaps with some unusually delivered confidence building advice from a few quirky gal-pal’s, Marguerite might actually be the one to surprise us all in the end ?!

Will we have one less problem when we reach the conclusion though ? … I guess you’ll have to read on to find out …

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You can check out the music slideshow to this chapter on Youtube here ... https://youtu.be/t3a0duIHGK8

 
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<3 <3 Remembering Our 1st Date ! <3 <3

When looking back on the memorable moments of your life, there are always a few SPECIAL events which stand out above all others, aren’t there ?  As it happens, today is the anniversary of an occasion which changed my little plastic life FOREVER too !!

It’s funny to think that 3 years ago this very day was mine and Rocky’s FIRST date.  But, oh what a wonderful night that was, full of magic and romance … And how far we’ve come since that life-altering evening as well, hey.

I can still recall the nervous butterflies in my little plastic stomach at the time, and how I trembled with excitement when this dashing and handsome fella pulled my body closer as we danced … I was so unsure of myself, and yet SO swept away by the romance of it all at the time.  In a way, it felt like the first night of the rest of my life. 

I already cared for Rocky before that fateful evening of course, but THIS was where I began to fall ever so deeply in love with him too.  This was where I lost my heart <3 … Awwwww.

If you missed all that excitement the first time around though, and would subsequently like a recap of that magical date night now.  I have to say it was VERY early on in my little plastic life and the course of charting my adventures in this blog as it happens.  But you can find all the details as they occurred here in Chapter 15 – “Waiting For Tonight” none the less… https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.151077561713619.35151.150797015075007&type=3

I’ve never looked back since either !!

Back to the present however … I’m not entirely sure what my lovely fella has planned for this evening, to mark this special 3 year milestone of ours.  In all truth I’m kinda hoping for a quiet night, just the two of us, EXACTLY like that first date of ours … But in the end, as long as we’re together, I guess it doesn’t really matter what else we get up to, hey.

Wow !!  THREE whole years of being ‘Ella & Rocky’.  What a wonderful thing to celebrate.


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Chapter 202 – “One Less Problem – Part 1” – 10th September 2015.

Just when I THINK I can sit back and relax, that my troubles are all behind me … I suddenly start to realise that perhaps I’m not the ONLY one with problems after all. Whilst more issues come to light, and a VERY persuasive family member ropes a few of us in to aid their own dilemma solving, it appears that we’re finally starting to get somewhere at last … But is someone still stewing and finding it hard to cope whilst trying to carry on as normal ? And even with all our problem solving to date, for one of us, is the BIGGEST and scariest unresolved issue still to come ?! …

Part 2 will follow another day.

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You can check out the music slideshow to this chapter on Youtube when part 2 of this little saga is uploaded.


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Chapter 201 – “You’ll Be Under My Wheels” – 7th September 2015.

With a mixture of fast-paced thrills, reckless risks, and a rather shocking unexpected revelation to get things started. I am thrust into a somewhat trying situation from there, which confronts not only my strength of character, but who I am and how I perceive and react to other as well … Will I pass the test though ? Or ultimately succumb to my hot-headed irrational and jealous opinions, with the resultant shame and consequences weighing heavily too ? Am I truly the fair tolerant person I believe myself to be, and if I’m NOT, can I actually make it right ?

Mind you though, you may also be wondering WHO will end up under my wheels ?? I guess you’ll just have to read on to discover the answers, wont you …

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♪♪♪ “Happy Birthday to me,

Happy Birthday to me,
Happy Birthday to MEEEE,
Happy Birthday to me !” ♪♪♪.

As if THAT rather out of tune ditty, and this unsubtle piccy wasn’t a big enough clue and hint on it’s own, I suppose I should point out now to avoid any confusion, that today is my BIRTHDAY !! 

I’m a grand ole 3 years old !! … Yep, that’s right, 3 years ago this very day my human master adopted me from the Disney Store, brought me home, and set me free from my plasticy prison to explore and enjoy this big wide world.  And she let me start my little blog charting my dolly exploits that same day too.  How exciting, hey ?!

It’s amazing to recall the many daft dramas and adventures which the last 1,095 days have brought, and I cant help but wonder what the NEXT thousand may have in-store for me either ?  Hmmmmmm ?? …  Anyway, before I get far too rambling and waffley (“Too late !” I hear you reply … Whoops, sorry !!), I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank all those who have followed my daft dolly tales over the past 3 years.  We've certainly had some interesting adventures together, haven't we ?  But I’m honestly touched that so many of you have taken the time to keep up with the exploits of my little plastic life ... So THANK YOU, your support means the world to me :).

If you’re curious as to how I’ll be spending my special day however … Well, it seems that I’ve had to make myself scarce for a short while (which is why I’m here on my blog right now), because Rocky and the girls are at this very moment slaving away in my little dolls-house kitchen.  Oooh-errrr, hey ?!!  I know, right.  But it seems that my adorable little Ruby and Emmy wanted to MAKE a birthday cake for me.  Apparently Daddy is NOT allowed to help either, just watch and supervise, so it’s gonna be ALL their own work … Awwww, it’s so cute.  But I must admit that I’m wondering how it’ll turn out ? … Hmmmmm, yes well, surely it cant be much worse that MY own culinary disasters ?  Can it ??  Gulp ! … Ummmm, probably best not to dwell on that scary thought though, hey.

Ahem, so where was I ? … Oh yes …

As part of my birthday gift, that lovely husband of mine has also said he’s gonna take me shopping over the weekend, to buy me a whole new outfit …  Yay, I cant wait !!  Rocky knows how much I love clothes, and you all know me, I NEVER say ‘No’ to a new frock !!

But as thrilling a thought as that may be, I suppose I had better get back on with my birthday celebrations now, and check what state those cheeky monkeys have left my little kitchen ?  Sheesh, I dread to think !!  Anyway though … Here's to the next 12 months of my adventures and beyond;).

Thanks again my lovelies, 

Ella x
(Birthday girl at the ripe old age of 3 !!).


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**Enjoying a fun family day out at a car rally !**

I know I've been FAR too quiet these past couple of months, and I do apologise.  I've been having a little break from my blog over the summer, and our human master has also been tidying up and rearranging a few things in the house recently too.  Meaning us dolls have had to keep a low profile and our movements to a minimum for the time being.  Hopefully things SHOULD be back to normal soon though ;).

Anyway, we did get a chance to get out of the house for a little family fun over the weekend just gone, when Holly took us along to a big car show called "Mini In The Park". 

And here we are in our own little Mini-moke having a drive about the showground ...  What fun, hey !

We all had a fab day out, as you can imagine Rocky LOVED admiring all the vehicles and watching the action on the drag strip quarter mile.  Plus Ruby and Emmy also had a whale of a time too, I suspect they have indeed inherited their fathers love of anything on wheels.

It was lovely getting out and about again at last though, and I'm HOPING it's a sign that things will soon get back to normal around here.  Fingers crossed.  Especially with my 3rd birthday coming up in the not so distant future ... Wow, can you bellieve I'm almost 3 years old ?! ... But anyway ...

See you all again soon (with any luck).

Love from,

Ella x


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Today is my lovely husband's birthday. Rocky is 32 years old, can you believe it ?! ... Wow, that is getting on a bit in doll terms, isn't it. But anyway ...

As you can see, we're having a little family party and barbecue for the birthday-boy, plus he's trying out his new present as well. I bought him a camping trailer, complete with tent and everything we need for a little outdoorsy adventure. The girls made birthday cards too, aren't they the cutest ? Plus they gave daddy his very own Tsum Tsum cushion as a gift ... Awwwww. They think it looks like him, and I must admit I can kinda see the resemblance.

We're just in the midst of cooking our lunch at the moment, hopefully Rocky is better at this barbecue stuff than his Father was last year ... Ooooph, those charred burgers and sausages were certainly well crimated when Rockford was done with them way back when. But at least we have a nice birthday cake to enjoy if all else fails, hey ... Hang on a moment, have those cheeky monkeys been at the cake already ?!! Urrrrrghhhhhh, deary me !!

As much as I'd love to stay and chat though, I must dash, as I promised Rocky that we'd all spend the day together as a family. Plus Crystal said she might pop by later too (Let's not forget that she's Rocky's twin sister and it's her birthday too. So many happy returns as well Crissy).

As for the birthday-boy however, I guess the only thing left to do is to sing ...

"For he's a jolly good fellow, for he's a jolly good fellow,
For he's a jolly good fellow, and so say all of us.
And so say all of us, and so say all of us,
For he's a jolly good fellow, for he's a jolly good fellow,
For he's a jolly good fellow, and so say all of us !".

 

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Love from,

Ella, Ruby, & Emma xxx

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**Kicking back in the Summer sunshine with my best-friend - What could be better ?!**

Mmmmmm, how lovely to have some time to simply RELAX, hey ....

I hope you're all having a nice summer yourselves ?

Sorry that I've been so quiet these last few weeks.  I've been having a little break from blogging to enjoy some quality time with my friends and family during the hotter weather.

As you can see here though, Jem and I have been spending lots of time chilling out, sunbathing, and generally having a good ole girly gossip and catchup.  Plus planning for my wonderful Rocky's upcoming birthday this Friday of course ... I guess I'll have to cross my little plastic fingers and hope he likes the present I've bought him, hey.  But anyway ...

I've been loving every minute of my little rest bite, but dont worry I will get back to relaying some more indepth accounts and chapters of my daft dolly adventures in the very near future.

Until then, I hope you're having a fanatstic summer, and I'll see you all again very soon.

Toodle-oo.

Love from,

Ella x


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"A fond farewell to Yorkshire - See you again next year (Hopefully) !"

– North York Moors Summer Holiday 2015 –

After a wonderful week of fun adventures and a break from the daily grind, our summer vacation had at last come to an end ... Awwwww.  So as the saturday morning of our departure arrived it was time to pack up and say our goodbyes to the cottage, village, and surrounding moorlands, which we'd had the pleasure to call home these past seven days.

As the four of us quietly sat out in the garden, waiting for the human types to finish loading up the car, it was certainly interesting looking back over our exploits from this particular trip.  As much as I was sorry to leave however, part of me was still itching to get home again, to see my precious Munchkins, to sleep in my own bed again, and to catch up with all our friends and loved ones back in the land of Hollys Dollys too ... I couldn't help but wonder though, how Mr & Mrs Bruce will fare in adjusting and settling down to married life now that their honeymoon is officially over ? ... Hmmmmm, are their troubles and drama's truly behind then now that they're married ?  I guess we'll have to wait and see, hey.

Just before we left however, we had one last chance to say a quick "Farewell Yorkshire. We've had a wonderful time, and we'll most certainly be back again too !".

And so that brings my North York Moors summer holiday 2015 to a close !


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"Trains, trains, and more trains - A museum excursion !"

– North York Moors Summer Holiday 2015 –

On the penultimate day of our summer vacation, the four of us decided to tag along with our human master to visit the National Railway Museum in York.  To say that my train and vehicle loving husband was excited about this was be a GROSS understatement.  Plus Bruce was similarly keen as well now that I think about it.  Boy's and their toys, hey.

My stepsister and I knew this wasn't exactly a girly pursuit, but we were keen to embrace our hubby's interests none the less.  In actual fact though, the whole thing was far more interesting than we expected, and I was overwhelmed by the sheer size and scale of some of the trains on display.  The big black one on the poster behind Rocky in this photo was absolutely huge in real life, and I mean HUGE, even to a human.  When the lord and master stood alongside one of those red wheels it was STILL taller than she was ... My word !!  I personally felt even more tiny than normal after seeing that one, I tell ya.  But then, 12" is nothing compared to the size of the engines.

I think it's safe to say that the lads had a whale of a time getting to poke about and see all the trains up close.  Some of the highlights included getting to see the famous 'Stephenson's Rocket', riding on a simulator which recreated the record breaking 'Mallard' 126mph fastest steam train run from 1938 (A world record which still stands today), plus getting to see the actual royal carriages which were built for and used by Queen Victoria herself .... Oooooh, hey.

All in all we had a fab day out, and it was certainly a memorable adventure to look back on, as we were starting near the end of this fun holiday of ours.  Awwwwww ... It's wasn't quite over yet though ...


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"Another day, another drive - Let's just avoid those little dark MOUNDS though !"

– North York Moors Summer Holiday 2015 –

It was wonderful getting to go off on our own occasionally (without any human interference from the lord and master), and it did give us dolls the perfect opportunity for more adventuring around the village and surrounding area too.

The quaint little cottages up here are so adorable, aren't they.  This particular one in the photo was sitting right on the edge of the wide open space of the moorlands as it happens ... Wow, what a lovely view, and a BIG back yard they have, hey.

We certainly enjoyed our drive.  But we still had to be mindful to avoid driving through the little steaming 'presents' which the MANY sheep in the area had left ... Sheesh, YUCKY !! ... Not just on the grass either, the paths and roads weren't safe from their icky mounds either, because the sheep just seem to roam freely around the Goathland village as and when the please ... I wonder why we didn't catch any in our piccys though ?  Hmmmmm ??  But anyway ...

Sometimes it was a touch like a slalom trying to avoid the treacherous dollops.  Gulp !!  However, in the end we turned it into somewhat of a fun game, which the guys in particular seemed to enjoy ... Oooh, there's one.  Quick, swerve !!

More vacation piccys to come another day ...


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"An adventure climb across the bay !"

– North York Moors Summer Holiday 2015 –

Following on from yesterday's vacation snapshot ... During our day-trip to the pretty little fishing village of Staithes we spent ages exploring this scenic and interesting place.  After a while however, my stepsis and I were keen to rest our little plastic feet seeing as we'd walked around in heels all day.  Ouchy, I can’t speak for Marguerite, but my shoes were certainly a tad pinchy by this point, I must say.

So when we spotted these lobster pots stacked up along the sea wall whilst we were meandering along the opposite side of the bay, our husbands suggested THIS was the perfect place for us to sit and have a breather.  Thank heavens for that !! ... Or did those sneaky chappy's have an ulterior motive here after all ?  Hmmmmm ??

Personally I think they just liked the idea of having a climbing race to see who could reach the top first, because the certainly didn't do much SITTING themselves after they'd helped Margie and I climb up.  In fact, they seemed to treat it as some sort of assault cause challenge.  Deary me, hey, MEN !!

I must admit we had a wonderful view back across the bay from here though, and I guess as long as the guys were amused that left my stepsis and I to have a bit of a girly natter whilst we let the men-folk get on with their daft pursuit.

Thankfully my feet did recover enough to walk back up the BIG hill to the car as well.

If you're wondering who won the race though ? ... Ummmm, you know what, I have NO idea.  But Bruce and Rocky were BOTH in high spirits when they climbed back down again to us girls, so I'm sure it cant have been too bad either way.

More of my holiday photos to come another day ....


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"Exploration, a little history, and a day out by the seaside !"
– North York Moors Summer Holiday 2015 –

It wouldn't have been a summer vacation without the obligatory trip to the seaside, would it ?  So my hubby, stepsis, new bruv-in-law, and I decided to tag along with our human master for the day to explore the pretty little seaside village of Staithes during our moorland getaway.

Sadly the tide was out when we arrived, and the sun had decided to hide itself away too.  But as you can see it was still a lovely picturesque place to visit none the less. 

Apart from admiring the scenery though, Staithes has a rather interesting historical tie too as it happens.  Because it's most famous former resident, James Cook the explorer, worked in Staithes as a grocer's apprentice from 1745-46, and it is said that THIS is where he first gained his passion for the sea.

My partners in crime and I certainly had a bit of the James Cook spirit in us during our adventurous exploits of this quaint little fishing village, I must say.  But then, it's not like us dolls get to visit such interesting places every day, is it ?  So we were determined to make the most of this outing whilst we could !!

I'll show you another piccy of one of the MANY daft endeavours which we got up to in Staithes another day though ;) ....


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"Taking a breather to admire the view !"

– North York Moors Summer Holiday 2015 –

Sometimes its fun to just sit back and appreciate the wonders of nature and the little (or perhaps somewhat BIG) things around us, isn't it.  So whilst my husband, sister, new brother-in-law, and I were enjoying a pleasant stroll up on the moorlands adjacent to the village, on one of the days during our little vacation getaway, we decided to stop for a break to admire this lovely tree.

Hang on a mo, isn't that the same chestnut tree which Rocky and I investigated whilst we were exploring around here a couple of years ago ? ... I'm almost SURE it is. The one that was planted in the 1930's to mark the jubilee of King George V, or something like that.  Hmmmm, wasn't he the current Queen's grandfather ? ... But I guess that doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things however.  So anyway ...

How funny that we've come adventuring in the same directon as before though, hey.  But it is a pretty spot to rest my tired little plastic feet for a while, I must admit.

Mmmmmmm ... Peace ... Tranquility ... The sun's out, and watching the grass waving in the pleasant breeze around us ... It's heaven !  And certainly rather nice to get away from the bustle of everyday life occasionally too. 

At least I'll be all refreshed and ready for the next big excursion after this ... The photos of that adventure will follow another day though ;) ...

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** <3 The Happy Couple On Their Honeymoon <3 **
– North York Moors Summer Holiday 2015 –

Dont they look SO in love ?! ... Mmmmmmm <3

As much as the four of us were having a lovely time together on our summer vacation last week, let's not forget that this little trip away was also SUPPOSED to be Marguerite & Bruce's honeymoon too ... Awwwww <3.

With that in mind, Rocky and I made sure we gave the adorably loved-up newly-weds lots of space and time to themselves throughout the week. 

For the most part though, my stepsis and her new hubby were quite content to join in with us during our little excursions and adventures.  However we did still catch 'em sneaking off for some much desired ALONE time every now and again too.  Funnily enough, they loved just sitting out in the back garden of the holiday cottage together for the most part, where they'd talk and admire the lovely flowers around them.  They make such a cute couple, dont they ? ... Bless !! 

I simply HAD to get a piccy of them like this ... So I snuck out and took this this little impromptu photo when they weren't looking.  I'm sure they didn'y mind though, hey ?  Probably because they hadn't noticed what I was up to, but ummm ... Moving along ...

I think my innnocent sibling has certainly found the adjustments to married life somewhat surprising and eyeopening to begin with ... Ahem, yes well anyway ... But from what Rocky and I could tell from observing them together last week, Mr & Mrs Bruce are BOTH incredibly contented with their new situation as you can see from this photo ... Mmmmmm, happy sigh <3.

Oh, and if you're wondering about the little name stone beside the adorable pair here ?  We had that made up for them on our trip to Robin Hoods Bay earlier in the week.  It was a sort-of belated wedding/honeymoon gift for them, and of course the flower design was simply PERFECT for my floral loving sister too ... Isn't it cute ?!

There will be more photos from our adventures out and about on our summer vacation another day though.  So please do pop back again soon for the next holiday snapshot ;) ...


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"Time for a little rest out of the sun ... In a TREE ?!"
– North York Moors Summer Holiday 2015 –

On this, the hottest day on record in England for nearly a decade (and in my little plastic life as it happens), I thought it was appropriate to show you all THIS little holiday snap from our vacation last week ... Yes we are hiding up in a tree out of the sun's somewhat intense rays, but it wasn't MY idea, honest ;).

Whilst in in general we dont get many scorching hot days here in the UK, you still have to remember that us little plastic dollies can only take so much heat and sun before we either start to fade, yellow, or even go a little melty ... Eeeek !!

So to ensure we wouldn't get too much sunshine whilst we were away we were alway on the lookout for nice little shaded spots, where we could have a breather out of the heat and UV rays from time to time ... THIS one was the guy's idea if you hadn't already guessed though.  Personally I think Rocky and Bruce just had a hankering to go tree climbing in this instance ... MEN, hey !!  But I must admit it was fun, and a lovely place to cool down too.

As you can probably tell, our handsome hubby's were rather keen to continue climbing on upwards too !  Deary me, you've gotta be kidding there ?  Apparently NOT though, oh well ... But Margie and I were quite content to sit here on the lower branches whilst we let em get on with it. 

It's certainly funny how much more of the world you can see up here at human height, isn't it ?

Anyway, I think I'm gonna have a nice tall COOL drink now, and sit infront of the fan for a while before my limbs start to melt and distort ... Hmmmm, I wonder if my human overlord would mind me moving into the fridge until the heatwave passes ? ... Yeah, perhaps not.

There will be more of my vacation piccys and adventures to come another day though ;) ....


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**Out for a little drive on a beautiful Summer's day !**

 – North York Moors Holiday 2015 –

Since we've BOTH married mechanic's, Marguerite and I weren't at all surprised that our 'Grease-Monkey' husbands were keen for a bit of driving fun during our recent summer vacation.  As you can see though, it didn't take 'em long to suggest a little pleasure-cruise either.

Of course Rocky and I chose to take our compact little Mini-Moke car ‘The Hokey-Cokey-Mokey’ with us to get around in.  But seeing as Mr & Mrs Bruce don’t have their own vehicle as yet, Rocky said they could use one of his 'Rent-A-Moke's for the week too.  Awww, that handsome chappy of mine is SUCH a thoughtful sweety, hey … But anyway …

So here we were last week, with our cute little matching cars, out for a pleasant drive across the moors in the glorious sunshine !

It's a good job that these little vehicles are rather adept at off-roading too, because almost as soon as we'd left the village the guys decided they wanted to have an adventure off the beaten track … Gulp !! ... So up over the grassy moorlands we went !

Thankfully my stepsis and I didn't mind our fella's motor-mad behaviour for the most part, and we weren’t particularly bothered about where we were heading either.  I don’t think the destination was the point in this case mind you, it was more about the fun and excitement of the journey ! 

For myself personally however, I was just enjoying soaking up the lovely warm rays of the sun, and admiring the wonderful views around us ! ... Mmmmmmm, what a lovely pleasure-cruise it was too.

More to come from our North York Moors vacation another day ...


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** Greetings From The North Yorkshire Moors ! **

I just realised that I hadn't let you all know that we're back from our summer vacation ... Whoops !! ... But anyway ... In case you haven't figured it out yet, I was quiet all of last week because a few of us were enjoying a lovely relaxing gettaway up north.

As you can see, the happy newly-weds, Marguerite and Bruce joined us for this exciting adventure.  However as it was supposed to be my sister's honeymoon, Rocky and I decided that it might be better if we didn't bring our precious daughters along on this trip ... After all, kids running around would NOT exactly produce the amorous atmosphere which the happy couple were most likely hoping for.  Plus, that sneaky fella of mine also appeared to like the idea of us having a romantic week together ourselves, to rekindle the flames of our 2nd honeymoon from last year ... Well it wasn't exactly a BAD idea, was it ?  And even us parents deserve a break every once in a while ;).

So, as much as I missed my lovely little Munchkin's, Ruby and Emma stayed with Grandad Rockford and Nanny Sylvie for the week, and were spoiled rotten by all accounts.  Whilst Mr & Mrs Bruce and my own very handsome husband and I had a brilliant summer vacation in the North Yorkshire Moorlands ... Yay !!

I have a fair few piccys from our trip to show you all over the coming days.  But for now here's one of the four of us soaking up the sun and enjoying a little picnic overlooking Robin Hood's Bay, and flying the flag for Yorkshire too.

More to come another day ....


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** 200 Memories From My 200 Chapters ! **

 

 
In honour of my 200th Chapter, I've put together a fun little slideshow charting 200 memories, one from each of my 200 stories so far.

WOW !! It was certainly hard to narrow it down to JUST 200 though. There are so many exciting events to recall.

I'd love to know what YOU think are my most memorable moments though ?
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