My American Doll

We enjoyed our special visit to the American Girl Place. Avery was giddy with anticipation. In the Land of Make Believe this is a little girls palace! Three floors of pure delight for you and your doll. Everything you can imagine or pretend is here for your little dreamer. Excitement abounds and the energy of preschoolers is felt all around. Avery was especially eager to get Lucy's hair done at the hair salon (or wait, was that me?) I fell in love with the salon.

Avery chose to have Lucy's hair styled in pigtails with big bows...just like her own.

We shopped. and shopped. Avery was a particular little customer while deciding on which outfits would be a perfect fit for Lucy. Avery loves purple. So does Lucy. She settled on a purple dress, black purse, watch, pearl neckless, purple bow, and barrettes. Accessories complete an outfit and add hours of good 'ol fashion play time. But, her favorite purchase of the day was the "injury cares" kit, which includes: crutches, leg and arm cast and ace bandage.

We ate. Actually, we experienced. The American Girl Cafe. First and foremost this is a cafe for little girls and their dolls, so Lucy had her own chair at our table. She was offered up a spot of "tea" and Avery tended to her needs throughout the meal. Pink lemon aide, fruit pinwheels, mini-cini buns. Then on to the main dish. Finally, flower" pudding" pots, and shiny, sparkly pink treats end our meal. Each and every princess here is given this dessert. As luck would have it, we were treated to the best table in the house; a window seat overlooking the Magnificent Mile.

I'll never forget...

Being up above and enjoying the view, we pointed out down below a horse drawn carriage to Avery. My favorite moment of the day comes next. Without a second to waste Avery tenderly turned Lucy's head towards the window so she to could see the carriage.

After lunch we made a few final purchases, sat down in a lobby-ish area, played for a minute before venturing on back to our hotel. It was time to go. Hail a cab. Catch the train. Back in the suburbs and only minutes from jumping into the soothing hot tub. Perfect end to a perfect day. Thanks Gigi for making this special trip possible. Thanks Avery for brightening our day with your American girl smile.