Spring Ho Grand Parade - Done!

After all the preparations – decorating the wagon, making signs, creating new clothes, and practicing waves – the “girls” and I had a fabulous time participating in the 2013 Spring Ho Grand Parade!

I previously shared most of the individual dolly clothes a while back. Click here to see them!

Our wagon placed second in the “non-float” category! Isn’t that fabulous!?!

I found it so heartwarming to see the facial expressions (on little and big people, too) along the parade route as “we” passed by. Most heard my shouts:

 “National Doll Day, First Sunday in August”

It took my breath away at times, pulling the wagon in almost 100 degree weather and shouting the words! But, I did it!

A bunch of folks – at least in Lampasas, Texas – now know the time for celebrating is coming up soon!

Although, celebrating dolls is a daily event, the special time is the FIRST Sunday in August! Will you have a special celebration that day? You’re invited to a virtual Tea Party!

;)

On Schedule for the Parade!

Yes! The Spring Ho Grand Parade is coming up soon! We are excited! I'm doing it to promote National Doll Day, the 1st Sunday in August!

 Outfits for the 18" girls are ready!



Olivia

Sofia

Nellie



Marianne

Madison

Mia





Only one more to go ... for sweet Bitty Baby, Wendy!

Spread the Word!

Yes, indeedie! Plans are underway to spread the word:

National Doll Day – celebrate the first Sunday in August!

On Saturday, July 13^th, the “girls” will be in the Spring Ho Grand Parade!

Parade starts at 11:00

Located in Lampasas, Texas, this year the annual SpringHo Festival runs from July 8^th through the 14^th. Every day and/or night, the event hosts a variety of family oriented fun-filled activities!

Anyhoo…

Our to-do list before Parade day:

1)  Decorate wagon

                        The Spring Ho theme this year:

“Saddles, Spurs, & Springs – It’s a Texas Thing”

            Would love to borrow a child size saddle…. Just sayin!

2)  Of course, the “girls” need all new outfits!

A couple of new Cowboy hats and Cowboy boots arrived in the mail

 – need something extra special to wear with them!!!

3)  Create a canopy and banner for the wagon, so everyone will know it is for

National Doll Day!

4)  Practice walking/pulling/riding/waving/standing (which means secure doll stands!)

I’m sure 5 through 10 are out there, just can’t think of them now!

Will you help spread the word?

 National Doll Day – celebrate the first Sunday in August!