http://buyagdolls.com My Daughter's Love of American Girl Dolls Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:55:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The American Girl Place in New York CityThis summer, the American Girl Place in New York City is hosting a series of special programs that are sure to be a hit. Space is limited for all events so be sure to call 1 877 247 5223 to make your reservations today. Date ... http://buyagdolls.com/2010/06/summer-events-at-the-ny-american-girl-place/ [caption id="attachment_239" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Molly McIntire"][/caption] Molly McIntire is one of the original American Girl/Historical Dolls offered by the Pleasant Company (with Samantha and Kirsten), and is still the only doll offered who wears glasses. Molly is a bright and cheerful young girl who lives in Jefferson, Illinois during the latter years ... http://buyagdolls.com/2010/05/molly-mcintire-world-war-ii/ [caption id="attachment_234" align="alignleft" width="262" caption="Lanie's Backyard Photo Contest"][/caption] I'm sure it was hard to choose from the over 34,000 entries into Lanie's Backyard Photo Contest, but 5 Grand Prize Winners have been selected. The winners, with an excerpt from their essays, are listed below. Grand Prize winners: Amalia, age 8, Missouri Highlight from Amalia’s “Nature ... http://buyagdolls.com/2010/05/lanies-backyard-photo-contest-winners/ The American Girl Place is having a Special Event on Thursday April 22nd The 2010 Girl of the Year Celebration You can be one of the first to learn about Lanie Holland - the 2010 Girl of the Year. Lanie is an energetic girl who loves outdoor adventures, so at this special ... http://buyagdolls.com/2010/04/meet-lanie-holland/ 2010 Girl of the Year Lanie Holland finds adventure in her own backyard and you can too. Enter Lanie's Backyard Photo Contest for a chance to win Lanie's entire collection. 5 Grand Prize and 20 First Prize winners will be selected at random from all photo contest entries. Prizes 5 Grand Prize Winners ... http://buyagdolls.com/2010/01/win-lanie-holland-backyard-photo-contest/ Lanie Holland is the American Girl Doll, Girl of the Year for 2010. Lanie is a smart young girl who's favorite subject in school is science, and she loves to explore. Lanie is energetic, and with her lop-eared bunny Lulu, discover's that adventure is everywhere around her, starting in her own backyard. Lanie ... http://buyagdolls.com/2010/01/hello-lanie-holland/ [caption id="attachment_212" align="alignleft" width="334" caption="Retired Historical Doll Kirsten Larson"][/caption] Goodbye Kirsten Larson. Despite several 'Save Kirsten' campaigns, American Girl has gone ahead and retired the second of its original historical dolls, Kirsten. With Samantha being retired last year, this leaves only Molly as the only historical doll originally introduced by the Pleasant ... http://buyagdolls.com/2009/12/goodbye-kirsten/ In 1986, Pleasant T. Rowland, a former educator and publisher of educational materials, founded Pleasant Company which is headquartered in Middleton, Wisconsin. Pleasant Company produced and marketed three 18-inch dolls - Samantha, Kirsten and Molly - each from a different period in American History. Each girl also had historically accurate ... http://buyagdolls.com/2009/10/a-brief-history-of-american-girl-doll/ [caption id="attachment_193" align="alignright" width="169" caption="Kirsten Larson"][/caption] Kirsten Larson, one of the original historical dolls introduced by American Girl, will soon be retired. Kirsten, and her complete collection will be moving into the American Girl archives. This will allow American Girl to introduce new characters from new eras in American History. Kirsten Larson, and ... http://buyagdolls.com/2009/10/kirsten-larsen-to-be-retired/ Felicity Merriman was the first doll added to the American Girl Doll Historical Collection in 1991. She became the fourth Historical Doll, following Kirsten Larson(1854), Samantha Parkington (1904) and Molly McIntire (1944), the original three historical dolls which launched the collection in 1986.   Felicity Merriman was born on April 21, 1765 and has ... http://buyagdolls.com/2009/07/felicity-merriman-pre-american-revolution/