As "tradition" in our house...Lucy and I went to Chicago this weekend for her birthday American Girl visit. Long ago, she had her doll picked out. Meet Kinani. She is only at the AG store for one year. She is Hawaiian and very pretty. We made it to Chicago on Friday afternoon and spent about two hours "shopping" for her clothes, braces for Carlie's doll and gifts for our friends. I've said it before and I'll say it again. I am not really a doll person. But this store is just the best place if you have little girls. To see all these little girls walking around the store with their dolls and the smiles on their faces. Priceless. First business...we walked into the store...and bought Kinani. They took her out of the box right at the register....THEN we shopped for the clothes. I don't think Lucy has put her down since we purchased her.
I think this smile says it all.
Right after purchasing her, we went and got her ears pierced...at an extra cost...of course.
Directly outside the store on Michigan Avenue.
We had lunch at the Cheesecake Factory. Lucy thought they only served "cheese" and wondered why we didn't get any with our meal. Love that girl!
Our hotel's pool was on the 30th floor...heated indoor with hottub! This was the view....so pretty at night time.
Since Kinani is the doll of the year..they had Kinani stuff
.....everywhere.
This was taken at the AG Luau we went to on Friday night. We made flower clips for our hair and drank out of tiny tea cups.
Let me tell you about Kinani's hair. Within 2 hours of Lucy brushing her thigh length hair...it was a tangled mess. So bad, in fact, that we made Kinani a "salon appointment" for Saturday morning. For a mere $20 they comb and style the dolls hair. Now know that you must get there early, or make reservations ahead of time...or you will wait....hours. You have many styles to pick from, and I convinced Lucy the piggy tail braids was best...because this would eliminate combing/rat nesting in the future. I must admit...it looks adorable....for a mere $20.
This is Kinani in her salon chair getting her done. LOL...as I said...this place is over the top.
I think this smile says it all.
Right after purchasing her, we went and got her ears pierced...at an extra cost...of course.
Directly outside the store on Michigan Avenue.
We had lunch at the Cheesecake Factory. Lucy thought they only served "cheese" and wondered why we didn't get any with our meal. Love that girl! 
Our hotel's pool was on the 30th floor...heated indoor with hottub! This was the view....so pretty at night time.
Since Kinani is the doll of the year..they had Kinani stuff.....everywhere.
This was taken at the AG Luau we went to on Friday night. We made flower clips for our hair and drank out of tiny tea cups.
Let me tell you about Kinani's hair. Within 2 hours of Lucy brushing her thigh length hair...it was a tangled mess. So bad, in fact, that we made Kinani a "salon appointment" for Saturday morning. For a mere $20 they comb and style the dolls hair. Now know that you must get there early, or make reservations ahead of time...or you will wait....hours. You have many styles to pick from, and I convinced Lucy the piggy tail braids was best...because this would eliminate combing/rat nesting in the future. I must admit...it looks adorable....for a mere $20. This is Kinani in her salon chair getting her done. LOL...as I said...this place is over the top.
2 comments:
That is HILARIOUS...but I have to admit, I love every bit of it. LOL...a hair appt for Kinani. I need to take Millie and see if they can do her hair for $20. Lucy looks so grown up and happy!
Lucy was soooo happy this weekend and loved showing off Kinani. Looks like a fun weekend. One that I am sure Lucy will never forget :)
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