Hi everyone! So many of you know this already, but today is Kaylyn’s birthday!
Cheers, confetti!
WAIT, WHERE ARE MY EXPLOSIONS I WANTED EXPLOSIONS PEOPLE!!!!!
Okay, never mind.
Kaylyn is the amazing blogger behind Kaylyn’s Random World, one of my favorite blogs in the world. Kaylyn has two amazing dolls, Izzy and Gracelyn, that you can meet by checking out her blog here. Today is Kaylyn’s eleventh birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAYLYN!!!! KEEP BEING AMAZING!!!!!!!
Grace here! IT’S THE LAST DAY OF MY TRAVEL BLOG!!!!!! WAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! I have this sweet post for you in which I say goodbye to my cousins.
“Bye, guys,” I say sadly to my cousins. They are leaving to go home today (they live in a different area of Washington, and we came to my aunt’s house to meet up this week). I will also be leaving tomorrow to go back to Alaska.
“We’re really going to miss you,” Cara tells me.
“I’m going to miss you too, Care-Bear,” I say, giving her a hug.
“Bye, Grace,” I tell my next cousin. “I hope we can visit again soon.”
She nods, her eyes watering.
“I’m really sorry you broke your leg, Lea,” I say to the oldest of all my cousins. “Get well soon!”
“Thanks!” she replies.
My three almost-sisters walk over to the gate dejectedly. “Bye, Grace!” they call. “See you soon!”
“Bye!” I shout, as they march down the steps (Lea hopping, of course). “Love y’all!”
And . . .
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Okie-dokie, that’s all for Travels With Grace for now! I have had so much fun traveling and hanging out with my cousins, and I hope you enjoyed meeting them!
Love,
Hello, peeps! I’ve finally gotten my act together, and doing my 50 follower giveaway! My current total is actually 58, hehe, so expect another virtual party when I hit 60. So, let’s get started! My first item that I’m giving away is a red TAGS T-shirt! Kit is modeling it in a casual-cute outfit. She […]
HI GUYSSSSSSS! WHERE WAS I YESTERDAY, YOU ARE WONDERING????? My mom said I needed to not use the computer for a couple of days, so that’s why. And on Monday I completely forgot until 11 PM was run over by a herd of elephants and was in the hospital!!!!! IKR, CRAZY!!!
ANYwho, here is the fifth installement of Grace’s travel series! Enjoy!
Ignore the grainy iPad pictures. I did not bring the right camera charger with me on my vacay.
Lea is in the hospital after having broken her leg falling out of the crabapple tree.
“Hey, Lea,” Cara says. “How are you doing?”
“Hey, Care-Bear,” Lea replies tiredly. “I just, ya know, have a broken leg. Not much else going on at the moment . . .”
Lea points to her lower leg, which is wrapped in a white cast.
“Yeah, we’re all super sorry you got hurt,” Grace says sweetly.
“Do you want to try walking?” I ask my injured cousin.
Cara and I help Grace to her feet. “Why don’t you try walking down the hall?” I suggest.
It takes her a little practice, but Lea hops down the hall on her shiny silver crutches.
Okay, that’s all! Sorry, it’s kind of short. The very last part will post on Monday, and then I have a super fun post featuring a SPECIAL GUEST next Thursday! You guys will L-O-V-E it. See ya then!
Hope’s questions:
Is it cold there? (Well duh but I want to see what they say). Lindsey: It is very cold here, indeed. But I don’t really mind! I like adventuring outside when it is in the single digits.
Do you like living there? Morgan: We love it up here in Alaska. It’s so different from everywhere else, plus when we tell people in the Lower 48 that we live in Alaska, they always love it!
Are you used to the snow, or is it still special? Tessa: Actually, it doesn’t snow here as much as people think – it’s generally just cold. We can go weeks in the winter without getting any snow. So when it does snow, it’s always a delight.
Kaylyn’s questions:
What is it like living in Alaska? Crystal: It is pretty much just like anywhere else (minus the Gucci boutiques.) There is also a lot of nature and open spaces here, which is cool for the rest of my family, but you know, heels are really not designed for hiking.
Do you have to hunt your own food like some Alaskans do on TV? Grace: Oh gosh, no. Our family does like to hunt, but there are grocery stores everywhere.
Why do you live in Alaska? Emily: AGs in Alaska’s dad works up here. Also, we’ve been here ever since AGs in Alaska was born, minus a few years.
Is it fun to live in Alaska? Molly: It’s a lot of fun to live in Alaska. There are a lot of unique opportunities to do cool things here!
Have you ever had food from a lake/sea in Alaska? (I hope that makes sense. XD) Grace: Many, many times. AGs in Alaska’s dad and brother really enjoy fishing.
Is it hard living in Alaska? Lindsey: Sometimes. It is difficult to travel and it can kind of feel secluded – not because we’re lacking people or anything, which we aren’t, but because we’re cut of from the “Outside,” as it’s called.
Can you shop a lot where you live? Crystal: YES!!!!!! There are stores everywhere. Honestly, there are so many stereotypes about Alaska: No, people do not live in igloos, yes, there is electricity, no, polar bears do not roam down the streets. Where we live in Alaska it is just like everywhere else – shops, grocery stores, museums, even our neighborhoods look EXACTLY LIKE neighborhoods in the Lower 48. Like, if I didn’t tell you we lived in Alaska and showed you a picture of our house, it could literally be anywhere.
What do you like about Alaska? Molly: We like the amazing blue sky! It is super clear here because there is less pollution.
To you, what’s a highlight about living in Alaska? Tessa: Wildlife and nature opportunities. We camp a lot!
Do you live in a log cabin in Alaska? Morgan: No. Most people with log cabins use them only as vacation homes for the weekends and in the summer.
Madison’s question:
What’s the weather like? McKenna: Winter: Cold and sometimes snowy. Also very icy. We can sometimes get “chinooks,” where it warms up and melts in the middle of the winter/right before spring. A few days later, it’s back to normal cold temperatures. Spring: Wet and rainy. Summer: Mostly rainy, some sun. Fall: Chilly and windy. We also like to joke that Alaska, like all states with snow, has a fifth season: breakup. That’s right before spring (generally in April) when the snow melts. Late October-March is winter, April-May is spring, June-August is summer, and September-Mid-October is fall. You may have heard about the Midnight Sun. That is when, in the summer, the sun is up until about 2 AM. In the winter, we get sun from about 10-6.
Ava’s questions:
Which one of you enjoy living in Alaska the most? Lindsey: ME ME ME! McKenna: No, it’s me!!! Lindsey: NO, ME!!!! McKenna: Fine. *sigh* Lindsey: Yeah, it’s me.
Do any of you wish you lived some where else? Crystal: I wish we lived in a place where I could wear heels year-round.
Emily, have you ever seen a moose? Emily: How funny! We just saw one today!
Bella’s questions:
How do you like living in Alaska? Tessa: It is fun! Very unique. Lots of nature, animals, interesting weather . . .
How is the weather in Alaska during this time of year? McKenna: It’s cold with occassional snow and not very many hours of sun.
Best thing about living in Alaska? Grace: How special it is! We have cool places to hike, camp, fish, and hunt!
Worst thing about living in Alaska? Crystal: Only three months of heels!!!!!! *sob*
Have you always lived in Alaska? Emily: Almost. We lived in the Lower 48 for a few years.
Worst thing about being a blogger in Alaska? AGs in Alaska: Honestly, there really is nothing bad about it.
Best thing about being a blogger in Alaska? AGs in Alaska: People find it very interesting where I live!
How do you live with no AG store in Alaska? (there isn’t an AG store there, is there?) Morgan: It’s tragic. We have to order online and pay ridiculous amounts of money (like $20) for shipping.
Since you live in Alaska, have you ever been to an AG store? Molly: Yes, AGs in Alaska has been to the one in Los Angeles three times.
Common Alaskan Stereotypes:
Do you have a pet polar bear? I’m sorry, since when has it been a good idea to OWN A WILD BEAR?!?!?!?!?!
Do you ride a dogsled to school? Generally only people who participate in the Iditarod (a famous Alaskan sled dog race in February/March ride dogsleds).
Do you even feel cold? Just because we live in a cold climate does not mean we are immune to freezing temperatures. People who live in New England are not immune to cold, and they get more snow than we do.
Can you see Russia from Alaska? Well, Russia and Alaska are seperated by the Bering Strait. In the middle is Big Diomede, which belongs to Russian, and Little Diomede, which belongs to the US. On a clear day, you can see Russia from Little Diomede. But that’s about it.
Why is it so cold in Alaska if you’re right by Hawaii and Mexico? Ahem.
Well, whadya know? A correctly drawn map!!! (Picture from Google.)
Hardly anyone lives in Alaska. This is a picture of downtown Anchorage, the most populated city in Alaska at over 300,000 residents (total number for AK is just over 700,000.) (Picture from Wiki.)
With all those buildings? You would think SOMEONE lives there.
That’s all for the Q&A plus bonus facts/stereotypes about Alaska! If you have any more questions, I would be more than happy to answer them.
Hey, little macarons! Everyone keeps calling people food names. And macarons are French, so . . .
Mes cousines and I are chilling in the backyard. Cara is doing gymnastics.
She’s so talented!! McKenna would really get along with her.
We’re about halfway through the visit, which is super sad. 😦 Wah.
“Hey, guys! It’s Lea here!”
“Look at me!!!!!! Whee!!!”
“Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!”
“OWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!”
“LEA!!!!!!”
Dun dun dun. Left you at a cliffhanger, huh? And you have to wait a whole entire week for Part #5, because on Thursday is our Q&A answers! Meaning . . . you only have a few days left to ask questions. So get to it! See y’all next week!
Hiya, everybody! It’s Grace here with the third installment of my travel blog! Today I have a super-awesome photoshoot with my cousins Lea, Grace, and Cara. We went to the park and AGs in Alaska, along with the help of her amazing cousins, took pictures of our adorableness. But don’t take our word for it – you can see for yourself!
My cousins are so amazing.
I don’t get to see them very often, because they live in the Lower 48 and I live in Alaska.
Lea is so adventurous and brave. She inspires me every time I am around her!
We have so much fun when we’re together!
Sometimes we like to pretend we’re spies.
Cara is so sweet and playful. She’s the youngest of us all, and I love her sense of style. Look at all the color! #rockingit
Cousins were made for sharing secrets with.
Or for cheering you up when you’re having a rough day.
Grace is so kind. She always keeps an eye on us to make sure we don’t get hurt.
They’re always there for you.
“Time passes and we may be apart, but cousins will always be close at heart.”
They help you stand tall.
We can always use our imaginations to make up a new game.
When I’m with my cousins, I’m never afraid to be myself.
Look, even this teeter-totter is built for four!
Cousins = Best Friends.
They’re the perfect people to hang out with.
Life is just better with the cousins.
“A cousin a day keeps the boredom away.”
You can tell them anything.
Or just be silly.
They understand when you need alone time.
And they understand when you need cousin time.
They’re always willing to give you a helping hand.
“Cousins are those childhood playmates who grow up to be best friends.”
They love you as much as you love them.
I wish they lived closer!
“Cousins by chance. Sisters at heart. Friends by choice.”
That’s all for our cousin photoshoot. Unfortunately . . . the rest of our visit wasn’t just fun and games. You’ll have to wait until Monday to find out more!
AGs in Alaska: My turn.
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AGs in Alaska: What, no complaints? Okay . . . so . . . I’m leaving you at a cliffhanger, yes. But I really, really hope you enjoyed the photoshoot. This is my favorite one that I have ever done, because the setting just looks awesome and the cousins are in it!!! Funny story about this photoshoot: We actually took the pictures at two different parks. My great-aunt gave us instructions on how to get to the park, but we are directionally challenged and kind of wound up at the wrong . . . um . . . park (the one with the teeter-totter). So thirty minutes in, my cousin’s dad came to meet us at the park, but we were at the wrong one. So he took us to the right one (the one with the gazebo in the last picture). I love the park we went to the second time because the gazebo is amazing and is the perfect retro setting for an amazing photoshoot with the cousins.
Grace also fell off of the gazebo (I referenced it in my giveaway post), leaving a dent in her nose and hand. 😦
Now, I have an announcement to make!
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I have 50 followers!
You may have already guessed that from the title of this post. Nice going, AGs in Alaska.
Anyway, I was planning on celebrating with a giveway, but I a) just did a Christmas one and b) have to hand-make the things I will be giving away, so that might take a while. I will probably do that giveaway for my 100 followers celebration later on. Instead, I am doing another Q&A! Except this time, the questions have to be about Alaska. And they will be answered by my dolls, not me! If you have a question you want a certain doll to answer, type the dolls name before the question.
Now, get questioning!
See y’all on Monday!
Quick note: Yes, I am aware that these pictures are of awful quality. I took them with an iPad in a room with terrible lighting. Why was I not using my camera? Um, I may have forgotten to, uh, bring the cord for the charger . . .
And yes, I know I am supposed to post this on a Thursday, but last night I realized I had nothing scheduled for today, so . . . here we go with Travels With Grace #2!
Hey there, everybody! It’s your pal Grace here. We made it safely to Washington and now I am at my aunt and uncle’s house! But the best part is that you get to MEET MY COUSINS TODAY!!!!
Meet my cousin Lea! Lea is super sweet and likes to adventure in the outdoors. She’s very brave and likes to experience new things!
This is my cousin Grace! (Yes, we have the same name. Don’t get us confused.) Grace and I get along perfectly. (Maybe BECAUSE we have the same name . . .) She’s not as outgoing as Lea, so make sure to give her a warm welcome to my travel blog in the comments!
Last but not least, here is Cara! Cara is the youngest of all my cousins, and she is really fun to hang out with. Cara has a lot of style (don’t you just love her necklace???) and is super excited to spend time with me this week!
Okay, that’s all for now. I’ll be back next Thursday or Monday with Part #3. This part will be AWESOME, I promise!!!
AGs in Alaska: Okay, I’m taking over now.
Grace: *sigh* Fine.
AGs in Alaska: Hey, guys! This part of Grace’s adventures would have been a lot cooler than this because I had asked my cousins about their dolls’ favorite foods, colors, books, animals, etc., but when my mom got her new iPad I forgot to send the page with all that information to the computer, so it got lost in the vast world of Where Lost Things Go When You Don’t Email Them To Yourself. So I kind of had to just make it up. The part about Lea liking adventures is true, though, I do remember that.
I may try to get ahold of my cousins this week and ask them about their dolls again and put that stuff in my next post. We’ll see. I hope you guys are all having a good time getting back to school (if you are going back to school today, or if you’re already back). Talk to you on Thursday!
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Hello, everyone! Do you remember when I went on vacation for Thanksgiving? Well, I took a lot of pictures of Grace on that trip, if you know what I mean . . .
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Okay, fine, I’ll tell you. I am doing a series with Grace and her adventures with her cousins – my cousins’ dolls – in Washington State!
Since I am back to my old posting schedule – Mondays and Thursdays – I will be posting the next three-five parts each Thursday. That way, I can still do photostories and photoshoots and everything but I will be able to do this too.
Here we go – Travels With Grace #1!
Hey there, y’all! It’s Grace here. Guess what? Amazing news – AGs in Alaska is taking ME on a trip with her to Washington State!!! Isn’t that I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E????
In honor of the upcoming trip, I will be doing a how-to-pack tutorial!
Here are the shirts I will be taking. Since I always need to look my best, I have one for every day of the trip.
But AGs in Alaska pulled the plug on pants. I am only allowed to bring two pairs of leggings and a skirt!!! Isn’t that ridiculous???? Fortunately, my awesome cousins (you’ll meet them later) will be willing to share.
Aren’t these pants chic?
These are my shoes!! #Rockingit
My Parisian pajamas! Ooh-la-la!
Everything will go into these bags, which AGs in Alaska will pack in her suitcase for me.
AGs in Alaska: To make sure you aren’t smuggling anything.
Grace: Hey!
However, my carry-on items will go in this here bag!
I have my passport, some money, my boarding pass already printed out, a camera, and an AG magazine for the plane!
All packed and ready to go!!!! I will be back next week with Travels With Grace #2!
Au revoir!
P.S. A big shout-out goes to Jenna, who is putting my ad up on her blog! Thank you Jenna! If you haven’t already read Jenna’s blog, go check it out!
P.P.S. I’ve been thinking about revealing my name later this year. I thought it might be fun if you guys guessed what my name is, and maybe what I look like. If you have any ideas, comment below!
American Girls in Alaska 