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Bitty Baby

Before Eliza turned one we racked our brains to figure out what to give her.  With the boys they each got a special gift that we hope they will keep with them in years to come and show their children one day.  Sam got his special fire truck and Cole got his race car but what to give the girl of the family?  We debated an adorable little pink ride on like the boys have but just don't have the need for more riding toys in this house so we opted for an American Girl Bitty Baby instead.  Eliza loves dolls and even though she is still a little young for a Bitty Baby we hope it will grow with her and she will keep is for years to come as her first doll.  She was beyond overwhelmed when we took her into the store and just kept pointing in amazement at all the dolls.  We picked one just for her - blonde hair and blue eyes and she held the box the whole way home!  She was thrilled to open it up and was fascinated with the eyes that opened and closed and the eyelashes.  She kept it close the rest of the day and would cry 'no' if the boys tried to take it from her.  That night she fell asleep holding it's hands. We think it was the perfect gift for a very special birthday.










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