Girl of the Year Saige Copeland is Revealed!

Hi Everyone!!!!

First off- Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate! I hope everyone is having/ has had/ will have a wonderful holiday season! 

Being that 2013 begins in only ONE WEEK, I thought it was finally time to reveal GOTY 2013: (all pictures taken from http://christene.hubpages.com/hub/Saige-Copeland-American-Girl-of-the-Year-2013 unless otherwise noted)

SAIGE COPELAND!

Isn't she pretty?! Saige has long wavy/curly medium brown hair, light skin, freckles, and blue eyes. She will also be the first Girl-of-the-Year to come with her ears pierced.

A few of Saige's items have even been released as well:

Saige (Book 1): "When Saige learns that her school will be cutting music and art lessons at her school she plans a fundraiser to help keep them. She looks to her grandmother and later a new friend for help." - taken from http://christene.hubpages.com/hub/Saige-Copeland-American-Girl-of-the-Year-2013 (Written By: Jessie Haas; Illustrated By: Sarah Davis)

Saige Paints the Sky (Book 2): "Saige is missing her grandmother. She takes comfort in painting and riding her favorite horse. These activities also give her an idea for funding her elementary school's art program. Now she needs a way to keep the horse from being sold".- taken from http://christene.hubpages.com/hub/Saige-Copeland-American-Girl-of-the-Year-2013  (Written By: Jessie Haas; Illustrated By: Sarah Davis)

 Saige's Meet Outfit: Royal blue dress with navajo print design, brown slouch boots, and possibly a ring. Her hair comes in a loose side braid.

Saige's Accessories: I'm not quite sure what the accessories are yet- possibly a shawl, bracelet, and small book of some sort?

 Outfit from Saige Paints the Sky (Book 2): Pink embroidered one-shoulder dress, gold cowboy boots, and a necklace.

 Saige's (school?) outfit: A white top, jeans or leggings, sandals, and a navajo print ruffle sweater.

 Saige's Pajamas: A graphic tee, printed shorts, slippers, and hair ties.
Saige's riding outfit: a floral top, jeans, pink belt, and floral embroidered boots.

 Hot Air Balloon from Saige Paints the Sky (Book 2): Hot air balloon , messenger bag, map, binoculars, and a few other accessories.

 Jewelry and purse: I'm not sure what this is going to be exactly?! Looks like a purse, two necklaces, and two sets of earrings.

Saige's Easel: Wooden easel, paintings, paintbrushes, paint palate, sketches, sketchbook, and a few other accessories.

Saige's Horse and Saddle: White and grey speckled horse with blonde mane and tail, bridle (headpiece). Sold separately is a black saddle. (It's rumored the horse's name is Georgia)

Express Yourself: "Find out what your art reveals about you. Questions, quizzes, and quick art projects will help you explore and express your feelings. Don't worry about being perfect. Just have fun." -taken from http://christene.hubpages.com/hub/Saige-Copeland-American-Girl-of-the-Year-2013. Also, on the corner of the cover they have the reference tab to Saige and her story.

Hope you all LOVE Saige, GOTY 2013!! I think she's awesome, except one thing: She's JUST LIKE Nikki, GOTY 2007! Especially in her relaxing outfit, and because she has a horse just like Nikki did!!

http://americangirl.wikia.com/wiki/Nicki%27s_Tie_Top_and_Shorts

I think they look extremely similar... but that also might just be me! Saige's hair is definitely darker/ thicker, but besides that they have almost the exact same features!

Alright- Well, have a happy holidays everyone!! Hope everyone is also having a great winter vacation- if your on break yet?! I am and I am LOVING it!! Haha, write later!

American Girl Book CONTEST!

Hi Everyone!

I'm SOOOOOO sorry- I know I haven't posted in almost a month! BUT, to make that up to all of you, I am now OFFICIALLY opening my first contest!

YEEAAAAHHHH!!!!!!

You can enter to win this American Girl book:

SNOOZE-A-PALOOZA!

This book has TONS of great themed sleepover ideas, and tells you all the steps and supplies you'll need to throw the perfect party; there are even shopping lists for each theme in the back of the book! I own this book myself and love it so much I have decided to give away a copy to one of you lucky blog-readers!

(Picture from Barnes & Nobel Website)

Okay, so to celebrate the first day of December, I am holding a contest that has to do with both winter and the holidays.

HOW TO ENTER:
Leave a comment on THIS POST ONLY answering these questions:
1. What is your favorite holiday tradition? (If you don't have one, what tradition would you like to start?)
2. What is your favorite winter activity?
3. How do you spend time with your AG dolls over winter break?
4. Leave your e-mail address in the comment (Get your parents permission first!)
*5. In addition, you can comment separately to gain an additional entry by blogging about this contest on your own blog! (Must include the URL) You must include your e-mail address with each entry.
(*Optional)

DETAILS:
- You may only enter once to answer the questions, and once to re-blog this.
- Contest is open ONLY to those who live in the USA and Canada.
- Contest is open from 12:00 a.m. December 1st until 11:59 p.m. December 15th (Central Time)
- I will randomly choose one winner using the random.org generator.
- I will e-mail the winner around the 16th from the e-mail address agnewsnviews@gmail.com. The winner has one week to confirm with their address before another winner is chosen.
- I will only announce the winner on the site after I get a confirmation e-mail from them.

Good luck to everyone, wishing you all a great December, and I'll be back to post more when Winter Break starts! Have some great stuff coming up for you guys, so check back often! Until then..
ENTER NOW... AND GOOD LUCK!