Well what a difference a couple of weeks and a visit from Aunt Jerris makes. Item #1 - Teddy has been located! Daddy found him sleeping comfortably (buried and smashed) in the far corner of Lauren's sleeping bag. Whew. That was a stressful couple of days.
Item #2 - Aunt Jerris and family came to visit Valentine's weekend and Lauren had a very calculated plan by which to get her Aunt to buy her her first American Girl doll. We all agreed...She's too young. It's not yet her birthday. This is a BIG deal. Will she appreciate it.? And what about the very large expense? One look at these cute cheeks and all reasoning went out the door, so off to the doll store we went.
The "doll of the year" is named Grace Thomas and she works in a bakery in France.
So it was very important to first get into character.
Then, hug everyone in the family with excitement. This might get you more stuff!
Aunt Jerris explained to the sales person that this was a very big decision for such a little girl, so we started out with four potential candidates. How to choose?
Down to two!
We found the perfect doll.
Not only does she live in Paris (where Aunt Jerris promises to take Lauren when she turns 18), but she looks quit a bit like Lauren and her last name is "Thomas".
What could be better?
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Packing up to go home with Grace Thomas (and an accessory or two, or four)...
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The bag is bigger than Lauren. That's a good day of shopping!
We could't get home fast enough. Lauren told her Aunt "I'm amped up!"
Sharing the fun with Cousin Sam.
Best day ever! Thank you Aunt Jerris. Lights out.
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