American Girl Doll Road Trip

Several months ago, my sister called and told me that she was coming to Chicago on a business trip, and that IF I would come and babysit Tyler she would bring him with her. Well, as IF that were a question! I've only seen my nephew once, and he's going to be 9 months old soon! So I decided that I would take Lauren up to the American Girl Store as a special mother -daughter adventure, and she could help me with the baby, and then the boys would join us for a family reunion to see my grandmother, who is 95, lives near Chi-town and hasn't seen Tyler yet.

Then the banks went broke, the stock market fell and my sister, who is in the financial industry as a branch manager had to stay and calm the fears of her clients. So, poor Lauren! She was very upset at our change of plans. She had been saving her money and doing extra jobs to earn more.

So, I decided that we would go anyway. My mom joined us and it became a 3 generation road trip. We had such a good time! Lauren has the 2008 doll, named Mia pictured with her at lunch. And since she was traveling with her Mama, and her Mama's Mamma, we played the sound track to Mamma Mia! all the way there and back, dancing and being very girly! Great memories that I can't wait to scrapbook! Or better yet, I'll let Lauren do it since she is starting to like that as much as me!



The store in Chicago had only been reopened in their new location for 2 weeks, and it was something to see! Two levels of shopping, doll hair salons, doll hospital, tea room, bakery...it never ended. We were there for 3 hours! I got some Christmas shopping done and Lauren bought 3 outfits for Mia. It was great fun- and very girly, which we never get to do enough with a big brother!

Smiles,

Susan