For Claire's birthday gift Aunt Mimi suggested a trip to the American Girl store and café in Chicago. She has two dolls and turning 7 seemed like the perfect age to go. I, of course, invited myself. It sounded like a great trip.
We took the train to the city. Oddly, it was my first train trip. These two are are seasoned veterans.
Claire was a little overwhelmed when we first arrived. She tends to clam up in big crowds or when the attention is all on her. We shopped a little before our lunch reservation, but she wasn't feeling all the comfortable.
The lunch room was super cute and girly. Her dolls got their owns seats at the table with cups and saucers that Claire got to keep.
She ordered mac & cheese.
And warmed up quite a bit while dining. Great idea Aunt Mimi!
The shopping after lunch was much more successful. Claire got to pick a few gifts from several people, thanks to gift cards from Costco. Mimi is always a bargain hunter.
We took the train home and Lucian picked us up. Would you believe we all wore stripes without planning it? Well, we did. Great minds...
It was such a fun day! I'm so glad we went.
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