Day of Mourning!

 Hey Gang!

It might Thanksgiving other places but here at the Longhouse, it is a day of mourning! To the Native Americans, a kind gesture marks the beginning of the end of life as how they knew it.

On this day, Cheveyo preforms the Cleaning Ceremony. He lights the sage to clear away the bad spirits. 

 Nakoma tell the stories of their people and what happen to them to the children.  They must not forget.

Some commune with nature! They chant the words of their ancestors, 

And they think about and pray for wisdom from the ancestors.

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A Few Outside Things! For My Birthday PT. #3!

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Since they were on sale, I purchase a few outside things for my birthday!

First is the My Life fountain!

I had my eyes on this thing for a while! Ever since I saw the one that Vanessa of
Van's Dolls Treasures posted I knew I wanted a fountain.  I still miss her and see her posts!

Here are the items that are in the box!

Ten pieces! The fountain really works.  It has a spot on the bottom for batteries 

to pump the water! And a button to start the fountain. I won't be using that! A 

little too messy.  I will use some kinda plastic to make my water!

The flowers are heading 

straight for St. Malcolm . They get used there!

Love birds?I think I'll paint the 

birds  and the shrubs to make them look more realistic. 

 I can see how everything goes together but the drinks?

They can always be used somewhere! 

The coloring could be more staggered the shrubs!

Next up is Lil Woodzeez Garden set!

What is inside the box!

Unless it becomes a toy  for one of the kids around here, the rabbit will go!

I will add this to my Barbie Millicent Roberts Green Thumb outfit once I find
where I put it!

Here is the garden set! Veggies in the garden plot.  I might need two of these.
Gardening will work well at the longhouse.  They can grow their own food!

 Watering can!

 Basket with tools!

 I thing this will be good for everyone here!

Elan and Naira can show what they learned in school around the longhouse.

 Elan: We can make this home for us!

Elan: I going to ride you around in the wheelbarrow! Lift your feet up!

Naira: It is this type of thing that got you in trouble with the Dean!

Elan: It is also why you thought I was soo cute too!

Naira: Cute but trouble!

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Longhouse-- Working On The Layout

Hey Gang!

My Native American dolls were one of the first dolls to move to Johnston.  In my
mind, some of the dolls there live communally and others have house on
the campus.  I have several ideas of what I want the main seating area in my
Native American longhouse to look like.  I know the furniture I want to use...
I think and I will add a few other things. I plan to use a large box and cover
it with some type of covering to make the walls of the room.  Here is my
ruff draft of the room!

Most of the items I am using are things that I have found in thrift stores.

Like the two benches that will be sofas.

And this pie cooler in the back.  I have already used the cabinet in the dinning hall 

so I guess I will use something else.

This desk I got from will take me some time to get it right.  I will have to 

make draws and other touches to give it the right feel.

the wood stove need a flu and I need to find nic nacs.

Try # 2

I like he rug but I am thinking the walls are too dark. even with colorful art.

These stumps will be tables. I think I could use glass tops. I want the wood to show.

I have two different fabrics I am thinking about for the sofas,. This is choice #1

 This is #2 a blanket type style in colors.

Any suggestions?

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