Girls Weekend!!!!

Ellie and I got invited to go to the LA area with Meghan and Kaleigh for the weekend. Of course we jumped at the opportunity to have a fun weekend full of girlie stuff! We left on Friday the 12th and came home the 14th. The ride down was fun... and it went by pretty fast too. Our first stop once we got there was the American Girl store. This store is huge considering that it only carries things for American Girl dolls and their owners. I had so much fun visiting the store... I do have my own American Girl Doll.... and yes I still take her off her stand every once in awhile and change her clothes. Her outfit has to match the season, doesn't it?

Ellie and Kaleigh standing in front of the store with their dolls Molly and Samantha.

Lanie is the American Girl Doll of 2010.

This is where the story gets good... Kaleigh and Ellie are on the phone to their Grandma Candice who has just informed them that they will be buying a new American Girl doll! Thanks Papa Leo and Grandma Candice!!!

In this picture Ellie is pointing out the doll she wishes to buy, Rebbecca Reuben!
The lady in the picture with Ellie became our new friend who helped the girls find the perfect doll. Ellie thought she was great.... she kept telling her that she was nice and sweet. My little girl can be really funny sometimes.


Here are all the American girl dolls.... Yes that is my doll in the chair getting her hair fixed. Kirsten is 17 years old and I thought a good hair fixing would do her some good.

The Gals and their dolls... Aww...

Next stop... SPRINKLES!

Yummy Cupcakes here we come!

Meghan found this place on line, so we thought we would give it a try. Its quite the hot spot. There is always a line and we got lucky.... we only had to wait 20 minutes!!! Was it worth it? Yes, it was! MMMmmmm..... I got a Red Velvet cupcake with vanilla icing..... so tasty!!!

Next stop....

Visiting the LA Temple.

I love seeing the Temples at night... They always look so beautiful all lit up!

DAY 2

We started the day off by going to a Cheer/Dance competition that Kaleigh was competing in. We weren't allowed to take pictures so I have none to show off.

In between Kaleigh's two performances we went out to lunch.... and where did we happen to eat? At IKEA! What a fun place to have lunch... especially since the girls got to eat free that day! Plus the food was great!

After we ate lunch Meghan and I walked around and looked at all the fun stuff that IKEA had to offer. I wanted to buy a lot of things, but I was able to refrain myself. The girls got to hangout in a huge play area while we were wondering the store. They gave us a pager in case the girls needed us and to remind us when our hour was up. Ellie and Kaleigh had a blast playing at IKEA. I think they had just as much fun as we did.

Back at the competition...

I was able to take pictures after the whole competition was over. Kaleigh's group took home a massive Spirit Trophy that was taller than all the girls. Her team also got first and second place trophies.

Ellie getting put up in a stunt. Uh-oh... do i have a future cheerleader?

That evening....

The pool at our hotel was heated so the girls went for a swim! Swimming in February.... you can't beat that.

Day #3

We started our last day off with another competition, but this time it was held at Knott's Berry Farm! Once again Kaleigh's team did fabulous and brought home more trophies! After the competition we were able to go and enjoy the rides!

Meghan, Kaleigh, and Ellie on the log ride. Unfortunately I was not able to go on the ride because my very thoughtful niece read a sign that said NO PREGNANT WOMAN! So... I ended up sitting this ride out, but secretly I was happy.... what I mean to say is.... I stayed dry!!!!

We had lots of fun at Knott's Berry Farm, but were very happy to be heading home. I think all of us were very tired and were ready to go home and sleep in our own beds. The whole trip was tons of fun and on the way home Meghan and I discussed how we needed to have a girls weekend at least once a year. Plus, we felt we were missing two girls.... our mom and our sister Breanna. I'm thinking another trip to IKEA!