For months, Ella Kate has talked about wanting to go to the American Girl store for her birthday. I have no idea how she came up with the idea or even knew that such a place existed but she was dead set on making her dream a reality so we went with it. Instead of having a birthday party this year, we opted for a birthday celebration get away and I think she was well pleased!
Why didn't I come up with this stuff? The outfits and accessories were all so stinking cute and that place was packed with little girls oohing and ahhing over each display.
EK got her beloved Mary Reeves for Christmas when she was three, so she chose a school set for her birthday gift since she didn't need another doll. She was THRILLED with her desk, locker, book bag and hot lunch tray!
Mom and I had such a fun time too! Why wasn't this around when I was little?
After shopping, we had a few minutes to play before our reservations at the bistro. EK and MR took a spin on the carousel that was by the store.
Then it was tea and craft time. EK was so excited for MR to have her special seat at the table with us.
There was a little box of conversation starter questions on the table and it was so sweet to hear the answers that EK gave for each question.
MR had her own tea party set up as well.
How precious is our little tea party spread?!? It was all so tasty!
The bistro staff brought cupcakes, cookies and ice cream out for the birthday girl and they sang to her. She got so teased but finally decided to blow out her candle.
It was absolutely incredible to get to share the day with my big girl. To see the excitement and joy in her eyes was just amazing and I love that we got to make such precious memories together!
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