The Magnificent Mile was already bustling with traffic as the sun was coming up...
Good Morning...let's stroll!
There is so much to look at once you walk in the door...
...all the historical characters are on the first floor with their own displays and info about each one...although we didn't even get to look that closely because we were ready for our lunch...and Emily wanted to shop and get her picture taken for her own magazine cover!
There were also so many books to look at...if only we had more time!
All the moms and daughters...{and a few dads too!}...waited outside these doors until it was time to go inside the Cafe...
Our table awaits...
{The napkins were wrapped with pink hairbows that the girls and their dolls could keep!}
We were served little cinnamon rolls to start...
...and Lanie was served her own little cup of 'tea'...could it really get any cuter?!
Emily order a Cherry Blossom which was the most delicious drink...with a sugar-rimmed glass...mmmmm!
...and because we were celebrating her birthday...she and Lanie received special birthday crowns...and a little goodie bag with a shirt and little balloon for Lanie!
And of course...it's not a celebration without cake and ice cream...right?
...and a birthday wish...
Of course not!
The food was delicious and the sweet treats were so good! We had such a fun time...I can't wait to go again!
{only if we win the lottery, Dan says...ha!}
Before leaving...Emily got a few more keepsakes for her and her doll...matching Chicago American Girl Place t-shirts...and matching pajamas. It's so hard to not want everything in there! That's why we won't be able to go again unless we win the lottery! Not only have they thought of everything for you and your doll...but they have just as many cute accessories for the doll's pets too!
{Elizabeth didn't want to leave...well, or maybe she was ready to go! ha!}
I hope we'll get to go again someday when Elizabeth is older...it is such a cute and sweet experience for girls...and moms!
At least Emily has some really fun memories to last for a long time!
{and she'll have something to remember her own hair style too...ha!}
{I know her cheek looks weird and big in this picture...because she has a huge piece of gum in her mouth!}
We love American Girl. So glad that Emily had such a fun time. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome memories for you and Emily. And I am sure for Elizabeth when she gets older.
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