The best store EVER!

Ella had to to wait 2 weeks from her birthday to get the present she really wanted. She asked for an American Girl doll and after months of looking at the catalogs, telling us just what one she wanted, we gave in.




She walked into the store, carrying her catalog, looked carefully at all the dolls, clothes, accessories, and then told the clerk, "I want this one," pointing to her catalog with the dog eared page.




It was great to see how overwhelmed she was by everything, and how exciting it was for her to get that big red bag when we left. It was almost as big as she is, but she carried it herself, so excited to bring home her first American Girl doll.



(Alex of course, just loved the box!)











I think she's named the doll Tess... but we'll see if that sticks.