American Girl Dolls

I am getting an American Girl doll on Friday, February 28, 2014.  I am so excited because it's my first time getting this kind of doll.  

American Girl dolls are only sold in the United States.  They have stores where you can go in and buy them but since I live in Canada, I have to buy online.  But I'm going to call the store instead because it's easier for my mother.

If you've never heard of American Girl dolls, they are a lot bigger than Barbie dolls, have hair and lots of accessories that you can buy extra.  Check out their website at www.americangirl.com.  They are very expensive because the price is $110.00!

I wanted to buy an American girl doll on Christmas but I could not buy it because I had didn't have enough money.  The American Girl doll that I ordered is named Saige.  I am also going to order the Pepper pet set, Saige's sweet outfit, school backpack set, lunchbox set, sweet school dress, doll hairbrush, 2 in 1 track outfit, raspberry glasses and a doll gift box.  I would also like to buy the bed set but it's too costly at $100.  She will not have a place to sleep because my cupboard is full of Barbies.

Have you heard of American Girl dolls?  What do you think of the expensive price?  If you don't have any dolls, what kinds of toys do you play with? 

-sam

Sochi 2014 - Winter Olympics

On Friday, February 7, 2014, the opening ceremonies of the 22nd Winter Olympics were held in Sochi, Russia.  Canada has 221 athletes competing in these games which is the largest contingent ever sent.  Also, 100 of those athletes are women, another record.

The Canadians looked classy in their Olympics gear, which was provided by the Hudson's Bay Company.  Our red, white and black colours really stood out.  Additionally, the ever present red mittens really showed off the maple leaf.

I love it whenever the Olympics come around.  There is something about having people set aside their differences and all cheer for one cause:  medals for our athletes.  It doesn't matter what your background is, what religion you believe in or what political party you support.  When the Olympics are on we are Canadians.  Fortunately, we've had a chance to celebrate seven medals to date - three gold, three silver and one bronze.

My favourite events to watch are figure skating and short track speed skating.  I like figure skating because of the challenge and danger of the jumps.  Short track speed skating is very fast and competitive and has an element of danger that makes it fun to watch.

What are your thoughts on the Olympics?  What sports do you like to watch in the Winter Olympics?  If you could compete in the Winter Olympics, what sport would it be and why?

~The BIG HAM
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I Hate Sharing a Room!

I hate sharing a room with my sister because at night she calls out, "Mommy, Mommy!"  I can't even sleep and I have to tell her to be quiet at night.  My sister is seven years and doesn't listen to me.  She asks why and I tell her it's annoying and then she stops.  But then she starts again and keeps on doing it.  My Dad can hear it and comes in and says to be quiet and then she's quiet and goes to sleep.  I wonder why she never listens to me.

My brother is lucky because he doesn't have to share a room.  My mom told me that when we move I can have my own room but I think it's going to be a long time until we move.

My sister always throws stuff on the floor and then our room looks like a pig has lived there.  I have to clean it up and she sometimes helps me.  Our room is really small because of the bunk bed.  I have the bottom bunk.

Do you have to share a room?  Do you like sharing a room?

~cat
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