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Happy 200th Birthday Izannah Walker ~ Part 6 ~ The ice cream has been eaten, the presents have been opened, and we have come to the end of a perfect day…

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It has been a very eventful day here, as the dolls and I have celebrated Izannah Walker’s 200th birthday. We’ve enjoyed each other’s company, tried a few new things (not all of which have worked perfectly 🙂 ), met new friends, and eaten ice cream!!!

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A dozen demure little Izannah Walker dolls, gathered in their parlor to mark the 200th anniversary of their creator birth.
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Lily, Ismay, Isabeau and little Izzybelle
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We were thrilled to have such wonderful friends come spend the day with us ❤
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The dolls had a lovely afternoon chatting, reminiscing, and playing games.
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The smallest girls were in charge of scooping out the ice cream and making sure everyone got their fair share ❤
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Make a wish! ❤
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Now that the ice cream has been eaten it is time for presents!
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The dolls received a wonderful decoupaged band box to keep their treasures in…
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… the lovely china doll was a gift from their dearest friend Peggy ❤

… and what was my present on this wonderful day? Why the very best present of all! I got to spend the day with you and a dozen little dolls that bring me a deep sense of contentment, quite joy, and continuing wonder! Even better is the fact that tomorrow, and the next day, and the next… I get to get up and spend the day studying, restoring, conserving, and reproducing these tiny pieces of history. I am very thankful for all of the interesting people I have met thus far during my Izannah journey and the wonderful friends I have made. Being a doll maker is a continuing adventure… and I can’t think of a better gift than that! ❤