Finally!

A year ago Emma discovered the American Girl dolls. For months she talked about wanting one. We thought it would be just a phase and pass but it didn't. The dolls are pretty spendy so we told Emma if she wanted one then she would have to pay for half of it.

So for months she saved all her money. Even though there were times when she wanted to buy something with her money, she didn't. She waited and waited, saved and saved. Finally she had enough to pay for half of it. So 10 days ago Gwen was ordered... Argh Thanksgiving got in the way so she had to wait a couple of extra days...

But it finally came! She asked me for days where was it at and when would it arrive. We "tracked" it online. Then today arrived and she knew it was coming. It has been agony waiting... UPS sometimes is here at 10 am and sometimes at 8pm. We never know.. Fortunately he came at 12pm! Right before we needed to leave for the YMCA. (I've been informed that she is going to sit with me at the Y!)

So we opened the box with huge anticipation! I couldn't believe she didn't rip it open! And out she came! It was like birthing a baby! Ok well not quite, at least this one didn't arrive on the toilet!

So it looks like Gwen is now a part of the family. She has been introduced to all the animals both live and stuffed. Plans are being made about where she'll sleep, what she needs (she came in a summer dress, too cold), what Santa needs to bring her for Christmas, etc.

Welcome to our home Gwen!