It was my sister-in-law's idea originally. Then she and David planned it together and he surprised us with it for Christmas (video here). So we went to Dallas to stay with Aunt Natalie and their family since there is a doll store there. Ruby's cousins had all been to a doll store, and she had always wanted to go. She is at such a perfect age to do this.
She was an easy traveler and appreciated everything SO much. She had a smile on her face the whole time and kept saying "thank you so much" for everything. It was really great to have the one-on-one time with her. It is so rare to get that much time with one child. It makes me want to take a trip like this with each of my kids.
The store was awesome. I loved it, too! I about wanted my own doll - haha! She took her Samantha doll on the trip (the one that was originally mine as a girl). She got her (the doll's) ears pierced and hair fixed at the "salon" there. Then later in the day, we went to the mall and got RUBY'S ears pierced! She will always remember exactly where she was when that happened. She was so brave and knew she wanted to do it. It was so cute.
She chose the girl of the year, Isabelle. Aunt Natalie had fun buying it for her and picking out a few outfits/accesories for her. (We are so thankful for Aunt Natalie and all she did for us on this trip - what a huge blessing!!) Ruby LOVES her new doll and sleeps with her every night. I love these American Girl dolls because they keep girls YOUNG and interested in dolls longer. And interested in reading! I love that they come with books and stories. Anything to keep them young and carefree for as long as possible.
It was fun spending time with cousins and having such special treatment for our weekend away.
We will never forget our special trip!
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