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Monday, March 4, 2013

Weekend Trip Update

This weekend I was lucky enough to travel to the Seattle American Girl Store with 5 of my nieces and my new 3 week old nephew. The store was packed and we left our homes before 7 am on Saturday and we made it to the store by 11 am.
While we navigated the store my nieces all picked out their wish list items as well as some items to bring home. Trinity picked up Saige and one of her outfits, Hannah got #38, Cadence got Caroline's Cat but called her "glow", Laura got an outfit for Chrissa and Tianna as well as Chocolate Chip and his guide doll set, Thea did not chose anything at the store but picked up a doll at walmart later that she loved as she was a ballet dolly.
Thea and Laura had a secret, while I was talking to one of the personal shoppers they managed with the help of their mom and aunt to pick me up Ivy. The Doll I have wanted forever! I was so excited to get her out of the package when we got back to the hotel I did not set the photo up and took this with the IPAD. I am so excited and she is such a great doll.

American Girl stores offer the service of personal shoppers who are fantastic. I highly recommend them and the lady who was talking with me had so much knowledge and you could tell that she loved her job. Sadly I have misplaced her card but I will track her down and share her name with you.
UPDATE! I found the card the personal shopper is Jody Blaylock! She was fantastic and I recommend you ask for her next time you are in store! 

I was also thrilled to have been able to meet up with another adult doll collector and doll lover while on my trip and I loving meeting up with people who read my blog! I hope to have another trip to the Seattle store later this spring and hope to bring a few more of my friends and  have a few more of you come out and join us for a cup of hot chocolate or coffee! Let me know if you want to join us on a weekend trip this spring!
As with all my posts I would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com


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16 comments:

  1. NinaMarch 4, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    Cute! I love Ivy!

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  2. Simply ShelleyMarch 4, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    I have been wanted to take my granddaughter to the Dallas .Tx store for so long...maybe we can soon. Looks like your trip was fun for all....happy faces indeed! Blessings

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  3. Karen M. OwenMarch 4, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    It was and I love the Dallas store it was my first American Girl Store, I loved it. I hope you have a great time when you go.

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    1. UnknownMarch 4, 2013 at 8:39 AM

      I wish I could meet you... but you would have to go to New York because that's the closest one to me. I hope i can go for y birthday :)

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  4. Julie Ann NewmanMarch 4, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    I've been to the Seattle store twice. It was a lot of dun. Maybe we'll see ya there, some time!

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    1. Karen M. OwenMarch 4, 2013 at 7:24 PM

      Julie, we will have to make a day of it! Email me your contact info and I will let you know when I am heading that way next!

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  5. Julie Ann NewmanMarch 4, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    OOPS! I meant FUN!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 4, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    What a fun girls weekend! Everyone looks like they had a fabulous time! What a fabulous suprise gettin Ivy!! I have Ivy on my list too! Probably getting Julie next, do you have her already? Hannah will love #38, that was my first AG doll! And the collection is growing!!! LOL! Hope Seattle was sunny giving you all a break from the rain you have been having! Have a great day!Jean

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    1. Karen M. OwenMarch 4, 2013 at 7:25 PM

      I do not have Julie, oh no is my collection not complete? LOL Oh I think I have to take a short break from getting new American Girl Dolls, though I do not have a set of bitty twins...

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  7. Sam//Toygirl02March 4, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Been there! It's awesome!

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  8. LorettaMarch 5, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Hi Karen; I just discovered your blog from a link at my friend's blog. I live in Vancouver BC and just LOVE the AG store in Seattle. I've been there 3 times. The first time I bought Ruthie, the 2nd time I bought Rebecca and the 3rd time I bought Julie! I wish it was a little closer. I just love the Volkswagon car! I'm enjoying looking through your lovely blog. It's nice to meet another Canadian doll collector!

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  9. Karen M. OwenMarch 5, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    How wonderful Loretta! I am thrilled you found me! I am glad we are so close! We could get together for coffee/tea some time! You can always email me at karenmowen@gmail.com

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  10. SabrinaMarch 5, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    I Karen! I have not been commenting because I have been sick and I am recovering the flu. :( I will be commenting again in a few days! Can you do review on Ivy??

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  11. Karen M. OwenMarch 7, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Oh no Sabrina! I will for sure in the coming days, I have been sick as well, my boys have been sick all week! Hope you feel better soon.

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    1. SabrinaMarch 7, 2013 at 7:17 PM

      Thank you!!I Hope you and your kids will feel better too! It is horrible isn't? I am glad it is almost the weekend! I can lay around and watch movies and recover!

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