American Girl Indeed
Today I took Cecelia up to Chicago to the American Girl Store. She saved her money and really wanted to go pick one of these out. She decided on Elizabeth. She's the one behind her on the right with the pink dress. She's got blue eyes and the same color hair. Look how happy Cecelia is about this!

Mom went with us. I took a picture in front of the store. Mom had a good time too. It was very exciting. For Cecelia because she finally got the doll she wanted. For me because she learned the lesson of sweet reward that comes from working for something. She saved the money for awhile and kept a long-term goal. She refused to spend it on other temptations even.

Here is Elizabeth in her four post bed. It's a rough start to life at our house. She hasn't let go of the doll yet and it's currently sleeping with it.