American Girl Birthday

This year instead of a big party with lots of hoopla Savannah chose an afternoon outing to the mecca of dolls... The American Girl Boutique and Bistro in Dallas.  She has been asking for this for a couple of years now.  It's kind of pricey and not super close to our house, so I never gave in... until now.  Let me start off by saying that I am so happy I did!  This was way more fun than a birthday party... watching her pick out her dream doll, name her, and then taking her upstairs for a fancy birthday meal was fun.  I can't believe I am saying that, because when I was little my grandma used to get me these dolls and their clothes and I never really enjoyed them.  Now I totally do.  The selection and quality of the items they offer is amazing.  Hopefully this is something Savannah is into for many years to come.  I could totally be convinced to make another trip to the American Girl Doll store.

First up when we got there... she had to pick out which doll she wanted for her birthday.  She had some requirements... long blonde hair, blue eyes, glasses, ears pierced... after only a few minutes she found "the one", #27.

Next, we took #27 aka Alice Lillian Haynes-Tucker upstairs to get her ears pierced and her hair done.  Savannah got such a kick out of watching Alice sit there in a mini salon chair getting her hair combed.  It really is quite ridiculous, and still so cute. 

I told Savannah that she could choose a friend to bring with her... she immediately said that her cousin JJ had to come with.  JJ came and brought her doll too.

I have so so many positive things to say about this entire experience.  Earlier today I spent almost an hour writing a positive review on the American Girl website... that is how impressed I was.  Seriously.  One of the coolest things, a box of conversation starters was placed on every table.  So while we sat there and waited on food the girls asked and answered fun questions.  Savannah thought this was the greatest thing ever.

Signature pink American Girl Doll lemonade for Savannah and Alice.

Then after a crazy delicious meal they brought out this beautiful cake and sang happy birthday to Savannah.  She was treated like American Girl royalty.