Trip to the American Girl store

Marley's Christmas present this year from me and Paul was a trip to the American Girl store in Natick, MA. We went today......along with three million other little girls, ha ha!

Actually we had the best time today. We really got into it, even Paul.

Marley brought her doll "Amanda" and they wore their matching outfits.



After a rather frustrating traffic jam getting off the turnpike and then negotiating the parking garage at the Natick Mall, we arrived with time to browse before our lunch reservations.





They had little chairs that hooked onto the table for your doll, and they brought a little plate and cup! How cute is that?



Marley said Baba looked a little out of place in all this pink! He didn't mind a bit, in fact, he enjoyed it. The food was actually really good.







We watched them doing the dolls' hair at the salon, and Marley decided that she wanted to have Amanda's hair done.



Marley chose the hair style that she wanted. The "hairdresser" was so nice. She talked about how to care for the doll's hair, trimmed the ends, and styled her hair. It looked adorable. I wish I had taken a more close-up picture.



After lots of shopping and trying to make choices, I think we are all set.



What a great day. I'm so glad we did this now; she won't be at this stage much longer. We are already planning our next trip for her birthday!