Well, my family and I went into the city today (since we moved almost ten years ago, they have to drag me in kicking & screaming) and they know the only way to keep me happy is to promise me a stop at AGP [img]tongue.gif[/img] . . .so today, they dropped me off, then went downtown to "flomp" around and I had all the time in the world. . .2.5 hours!

Anyway, as some of you may remember, I adopted Kit & Addy from a neighbor over the summer, and Kit's hair was a mess. Addy had a "lazy" left eye & was losing eye color as well(hair also needed attention). I did the best I could with washing and Downy rinses on both, but no luck.

So, today was the day to drop them off for a visit to the hospital. This morning I undressed them - it was all I could do to keep from wrapping them in a blanket to keep them warm - I wrapped them in tissue paper instead.

They were so nice at AGP. They took all the info on the girls - Kit will be getting a new head and limbs (her fingertips are all chewed up and she also has a small burn mark, my poor Kit) I think they do some sort of a "deal" when you get more than one thing done, because with shipping and everything it was about $60. & change. Addy will get her eye fixed for the price of shipping (I assume this means a new head).

Then, they pulled out a couple of flannel receiving blankets and I almost cried. They were wrapped up and tucked away for their trip. I am feeling a little better, but it is amazing how quickly you bond with these girls. I will miss them & will not be completely happy until they get home.

Because I had two posters I was returning for credit, I figured I had some extra "cash" to spend (a whopping $12.!!!), so I started "shopping". I went everywhere, even visited Bitty Baby Land. I do want one eventually. . .I picked up Molly's holiday dress, the AGT box of socks & tights (I wanted the tights for Lindsey's Hanukah outfit), Felicity's shoes, socks & garters and the AG Doll Tote. Of course, I had to get the ski outfit for $14. (what a deal...)

TO THOSE WHO HAVE THIS OUTFIT: doesn't it come with mittens? I could have sworn it did. . .I may have an old catalog, I will look later. . .

It was really hard to limit myself. I am amazed at the conversations I overheard. . .people spends hundreds of dollars at a shot there! Lots of parents were busy trying to convince their girls to put things on their holiday lists. So funny. . .

There are so many things I still need (want!!!) LOL. . .Felicity & Samantha still need their holiday dresses. I am unhappy about the lace trim on Samantha's dress, they've now changed it again. After looking through about 20 dresses, I decided not to buy it today. I almost picked up Nellie's holiday dress for Samantha. Perhaps I will order Sam's dress online and hope for the best!

I kept telling myself the whole time I was there. . ."get it online with the code. . .code, online. . ." LOL My mantra. . .

I hope I didn't bore anyone, I love to read about everyone's trips to AGP, so please forgive my rambling. . . [img]smile.gif[/img]

Sandy