A month and a day from her birthday, Emily finally received her "promised" eighth birthday present - an American Girl doll. Originally we had talked about a pet at 8 and an American Girl at 10 but when we realized how quickly 8 was coming and mommy still isn't ready to add a pet to her crazy schedule (we know it is the mom who takes care of pets) we switched gears and made it the American Girl doll at age 8. In January, we had gone to the American Girl Place store with our friends the St. Cyrs while they were visiting. It was then that we told her she would get the doll and any money she saved from Christmas, birthday and allowance she could by accessories for her doll. Her heart was originally set on the Mia doll - which she had seen in catalogs we had received - but Mia was retired. So, we looked at the different dolls and she chose one from their "historical" collection and her name is Emily. So, Emily and I bought her doll and then Emily spent some of her money on outfits, a pet cat named Ginger and a carry tote for her doll. The boys left us to shop and headed to the Lego store to bide their time - a good plan. Her doll's full name is Emily Christina Wessel and she has taken very good care of her thus far. Happy Birthday, Emily. Oh, and thanks for patiently waiting.
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