Girl's Day Out

Georgia and I had a girl's only trip up to Chicago today with some of my friends and their daughters. Thanks for driving, Trish! We spent the entire afternoon at the American Girl Place, which is Georgia's favorite stop when we visit the Windy City.

Georgia, Olivia and Kestrel

We had only shopped there on previous trips, but this time we got the "AG Experience" and the girls all seemed to have a great time. We didn't get there in time to take her doll to the hair salon, but did watch in amazement as the stylists turned dolls with ratty, tangled hair into like-new condition with braids, twists and pony tails. It looked like such a fun job, playing with dolls all day. The girls took their time picking out the perfect clothes and accessories for their dolls and we older girls got to do some visiting amidst all the shopping chaos.

Kacee, Georgia, Gabriella and Coconut

We had lunch with the dolls sitting at the table, complete with their own cups and saucers. The room was really precious--decorated in hot pink, black, and white. Dessert seemed to be the favorite course, with a pink sugar cookie, a heart-shaped cake, and chocolate mousse served in flower pots with a silk daisy sticking out of it. Georgia really liked the polka-dot scrunchie napkin ring that she got to take home.

Kestrel and Nellie

Olivia and Mia

Afterwards, we saw the American Girl Review show in the theater on the bottom floor. She loves any type of performing and was intently watching the performances each time I glanced over at her. After we got home (I knew this question was coming) she asked me how she could be in the show and get to sing, dress up and dance. I said that I thought you would probably have to live in Chicago, but that she could try out for a play or something at home if she really wanted to. That or be content with the almost nightly Rock Band performances she gives in our basement.

The Girls