American Girl

Today was a big day and a very special occasion for Lily....her first trip to the American Girl store!  Grandma B. offered to take Lily a few years ago, but not sure whether or not she would be interested, we agreed on starting with a cheaper doll.  Lily has played and played with that doll and most recently has been introduced by her friend, Chloe, to the American Girl dolls.  Noticing that there was a difference, she was hooked.  Every time a catalog came in the mail..."Mom...can I get one for my birthday??"  And this conversation was not only one for my ears...she started in on Grandma too!  And the rest is history :)

Grandma set up a fabulous day at the American Girl store for Lily and cousin Lola for their birthday gifts.  Lily and Lola are the best of friends so this was the perfect girly date for Lily.

I must make mention that up until we actually entered the store, Lily had no idea that we were going to American Girl!  I told Grandma that I was keeping it a surprise, and Grandma played right along!  She told the girls we were going to go shopping for her (Grandma) to find her some jeans!  Lily was a bit confused as to why I was highlighting this outing as "so much fun" for her :)  Haha!  I just love surprises!

Their reaction after Grandma told them they were picking out a doll!

So. Many. Choices!

The Historical Doll collection

The Modern Doll collection

Jackson was somewhat interested at first, until he realized "Mom, there are no boys here!" :-)

You know you are at a high-end doll store when there are stands in the bathroom to hold your doll.  Wow! 

Lily chose, Molly from the Historical Doll collection.  She came with glasses...just like Lily!

The ladies..and Jack...with their dolls...Molly & Caroline

watching the "hair salon" in action

So Happy!

And yes, the girls HAD to carry those big bags around :-)

Lily and Molly at home...with dog, Bennett :-)

Thank you Grandma for such a fun day!  Lily has been non-stop chattering about Molly and her experience since we got home!  Like her mama, she gets super chatty when she's excited :-)