Ten Amazing Girls: American Girl Place Trip on 1/12/13

Sunday, January 20, 2013

American Girl Place Trip on 1/12/13

Well after a long battle with my computer about pictures and files, I finally figured it out! So above you will see four dolls, and from left to right they are: Julie, Piper, Brennan, and Kit. The first two dolls are mine, and the last two are my sister's. I took this photo last Saturday at the American Girl Store in Washington D.C.

The trip was actually a little bit upsetting though, for a few reasons. My sister and I both had X amount of money that we planned to spend. (We both had the same amount. I'm not going to say how much because I don't want nasty comments about how I'm either A) poor or B) bragging about my money.) So anyhoo, I knew I wanted Piper, and my sister had her heart set on Brennan. We got there, grabbed our dolls, and then started shopping for clothes. In my bag (after careful calculations of doll+outfits=X amount of money), I had Piper, her fancy pink dress, The Weekend Fun Outfit, pink glasses for Sofi, and the exclusive white store capris. My sister had Brennan, The Hiking Outfit (sans accessories because $38 is way too much for a jacket, fanny pack, and some little trinkets.), Ivy's Rainbow romper, and the same pink glasses that I had. We went up the register, talked to a baby in a stroller, waiting in line for 497,863 hours, and then finally got to the checkout counter. I went first, pulling everything out of my bag and laying it on the counter to pay. The grand total was well over my X amount of money. It turns out that Piper was $110, NOT $95 like I thought. So I put back the capris and the glasses. I was still $5 over my total. My dad was far away in the mall, and I didn't want to call him all the way back just so I could bum $5 off of him. My sister was in the same boat, so she put back her Rainbow Romper, and I put back the Weekend Fun Outfit. I was heartbroken. But little sister to the rescue! My amazing and wonderful sister loaned me $5 so I could get the Weekend Fun Outfit. I was so happy! (And I promised her the Rainbow Romper as a birthday present.)

So we checked out (finally) and went outside the store. If you've ever been to the AGP in D.C, you'll know what I'm talking about. Like the couple of goons we are, we sat down on the floor by the L.L Bean store and pulled Piper and Brennan out of their boxes. I was absolutely pleased with Piper from head to toe. Her freckles are to die for and her teensy ring actually stays on her finger. (I pocketed it though, in fear that it would fall off in the mall.) The only thing that I noticed a little off about Piper was that her hair wasn't as soft as a new doll's should be. Maybe because her hair is curlier? I don't know. But I still love her just the same. :)

So I had a lot of fun that day, but I really wish my sister could've gotten the Rainbow Romper. I can live without glasses and capris, but she REALLY wanted that outfit. Just wait till May kiddo, and the outfit will be yours. :)

One more thing before I go; I will definitely be uploading more pictures soon. I wanna get a big picture of all the girls and make that the home page picture. If you have any tips on how to do that, let me know!!!!

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Meet My Dolls!

Nellie: Eleanor Rose was my first ever American Girl Doll. I got her for Christmas from my neighbors in 2004. In our family, she is 11 years old. She loves animals, especially dogs, playing the cello, reading, her dog Coconut, her hamster Oasis, and lacrosse. Her best friends are Sage and Sarah, (Who are my friends dolls) and Mia (My sister's doll), and the sister she is most acquainted with is Sofi. When Nellie grows up, she wants to be a vet.

Jess: Jessica Akiko was my second doll. I got her for my birthday in 2006, also from my neighbors. Jess is 13. She loves soccer, lacrosse, going to the beach, her puppy Honey, her hamster Tropicana, her cell phone, her laptop, writing and hanging out with her friends. If you don't know Jess very well, she can seem sarcastic and rude, but she always looks out for her family. Her best friends are Julie, Makenna, and Elizabeth. (My friends’ dolls) The sister she is most acquainted with is Alana. When Jess grows up she wants to be a writer.

Emily: I got Amelia Nicole in November of 2006 from my neighbors. She came 8 months after Jess. Emily turned 13 in July. Emily loves singing, dancing, gymnastics, field hockey, her dog Cali, her hamster Melody, and hanging out with her friends. Emily is the sweet, kind one in the family. Whenever someone needs advice, they go to Emily. Her best friends are two different Felicitys that belong to two of my friends. The sister she is most acquainted with is Quinn. When Emily grows up she wants to be a singer.

Julie: Julianna Catherine was a Christmas present from my neighbors in 2007. Julie just turned 9 on January first. She loves drawing, basketball, cheerleading, playing in the snow, her rabbit Nutmeg, her hamster Strawberry, and her twin sister Lanie. Her best friends are Jess, McKenna, and Pamela (my friends dolls) and Kanani (my sister's doll). The sister she is most acquainted with is her twin sister Lanie. When Julie grows up she wants to be an artist.

Lanie: Lilianna Delaney was a birthday present from my dad in 2010. Lanie is Julie's twin, and she is 9 years old. She loves basketball, lacrosse, playing outside, science, reading, her hamster Kiwi, and spending time with her sisters. Her best friends are Jess, McKenna, and Pamela (my friends dolls) and Kanani (my sister's doll). The sister she is most acquainted with is Julie. When Lanie grows up she wants to be a scientist or a park ranger.

Sofi: Sofi Grace was a hand-me-down from a friend of mine who no longer liked American Girl Dolls. She is actually a Rebecca doll. I got her in late 2010. Sofi turned 10 in April. She loves making cupcakes, ballet, reading, gymnastics, lacrosse, her cat Licorice, and her hamster Cupcake. Sofi's best friends are Rebekah (my friend's doll) and Kit (my sister's doll). The sister she is most acquainted with is Nellie.

Miranda: I got Miranda Juliette in October 2010 from my dad for good grades. She is 5 years old and in kindergarten. She is the JLY with short brown hair, brown eyes, and tan skin. Miranda loves cheerleading, riding her bike, coloring, playing with toys, watching My Little Pony and Good Luck Charlie, and cuddling on the couch. Her best friends are Julie, Heather, and Rosie (my friends dolls) and Abby and Laine (My sister's dolls). The sister she is most acquainted with is Bella. When Miranda grows up she wants to be a princess.

Alana: I bought Alana Kanani a few weeks after she came out in January of 2011. Alana is actually a Kanani doll, but I renamed her. She turned 13 in June. Alana loves swimming, surfing, lacrosse, volleyball, her hamster named Kauai (said like Kuh-wah-ee), and going to the beach. Alana's best friends are Kanani and Malu (my friend's dolls). The sister Alana is most acquainted with is Jess. When Alana grows up she wants to be a swimmer.

Quinn: My dad got me Quinn Arielle (Arielle is said like Air-ee-yell) at our trip to the American Girl Place in November 2011. She is the JLY with blonde hair (all one length) and blue eyes. Quinn will be 14 in May, and she's the oldest of the sisters. Quinn likes cheerleading, lacrosse, going to the movies, her cell phone, her computer, her hedgehog named Basil, and hanging out with her friends. Quinn's best friend is Kirsten (my friend's doll) but she is very popular and has a lot of friends at school. The sister she is most acquainted with is Emily. When Quinn grows up she wants to be a teacher.

Bella: I bought Isabella Mae with my own money at the American Girl Store in January of 2012. She is actually the McKenna doll. Bella turned 4 on February first and she is the youngest in the family. Bella likes cheerleading, gymnastics, coloring, playing outside, trying to be like all her big sisters, watching My Little Pony and Sofia the First, and driving her sisters insane. Bella is very loud, crazy, and silly. Bella's best friends are London (my friend's doll) and Catlin (my sister's doll). The sister Bella is most acquainted with is Miranda. When she grows up she wants to be a unicorn trainer.

Piper: Piper Jane is my newest doll. I got her January of this year at the American Girl Place. She was originally Saige, the girl of the year 2013, but my friend has a JLY named Sage, and I figured that would be confusing. She turned 8 in August. Piper is very shy and quiet, but she seems to love her sisters already. My sister adopted her biological sister, Brennan. (Brennan is the JLY with short red hair and green eyes). Piper loves horses and horseback riding, painting, going to church and her CCD classes, reading, and spending time with her sister Brennan. Her best friends are my sister's dolls, Brennan and Auburn, and my friend's doll McKenna. When Piper grows up, she wants to be an artist or a jockey.