American Girls

Last weekend my sister and her youngest daughter (Sydney), Eva and I went to Atlanta for an American Girl weekend. Mimi met us there, and we all went to the American Girl store, where independently of one another the girls both ended up choosing Chrissa, the doll of 2009.

I think Eva was most taken with her llama and swimsuit/swim gear. They each found some great outfits and accessories; here's Syd and her Chrissa in matching outfits.

We also found some much less expensive outfits at Joann, so the dolls have fairly extensive wardrobes already. We had dinner at the American Girl restaurant, and then we headed to the Marriott near the store where they have a fabulous American Girl package. The girls were treated like royalty. They had their own check-in process at an area roped off just for them.

They received Very Important Girl (VIG) cards which could be redeemed for dessert in the restaurant or a candy bar from the gift shop (they chose the latter). When we got to our rooms, there were beds for the dolls, and soon after we arrived in the rooms, the girls and their dolls were brought cookies and milk. The room rate also included breakfast the next morning, and we chose to have room service!

Of course, there was an indoor pool, so Eva and I had an early morning activity while the others slept in a bit. Altogether fabulous fun!