American Girl Birthday

This past weekend we went to the American Girl Place to celebrate these three girls birthdays. They all have January or February birthdays and decided that instead of a party they wanted to have dinner with each other and their dolls at the American Girl Place. They all have hand-me-down dolls: Felicity, Kristen, and Samantha that they are very attached too.

Too make it even more special we invited grandmas to join us. How cute do Maca and Little Lady look in their matching red coats?

I am so grateful that Little Lady has these friendships. I am still close to friends I met in first grade girls scouts. I'm hoping these three will also be life long friends.

They are great girls who also come from families who also love the Lord. Their moms are actually good friends of mine. It's such a blessing to know that her best friends are being raised in families with similar values.

I love how Little Lady can be completely herself with these girls. They bring out a silliness in her that makes me smile. It also makes me shake my head a little bit...in many ways she reminds me of myself. Her go to is sticking her tongue though; mine was bunny ears.

Before dinner we wandered around the store a little bit and each of the girls picked something fun for their doll. It was hard decision! We couldn't believe all the accessories there were. Little Lady chose a matching skirt for her and Felicity. Maca also surprised her by lettinh her pick one more thing - she chose an everyday accessory pack for her doll.

We were really pleased with the restaurant. The food was yummy, and they really go out of their way to make it a memorable experience. The highlight was definitely getting to decorate cupcakes for themselves and their doll.

I could celebrate this sweet girl everyday!

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