Amelia fell sick the night we arrived and I succumbed the following day.  We finally felt a bit better to walk down to the farm where Amelia found a friend in a barn kitten.  

We had originally planned to go to the American Girl Store the day after we arrived and luckily we were feeling better in a couple days, so her anxiety at getting the doll of the year, Blaire, wasn't stretched on too long. 

Usually we are accompanied by Aunt Natalie, but with adulthood comes along things like work.   Never fear....Oma was there!

Yeah..that bag looks a little full.

With Blaire purchased, we headed to lunch at the American Girl Bistro.

Then off to get Blaire's ears pierced at the salon.

Another incredible visit to the AG store in the books.  

Off to another favorite store, where she made minifies of Grandpa and Dad. 

On the way home stopped by the greenhouse where Aunt Nat works, except she was working at a garden convention and wasn't there.  No matter.  

 Amelia has been inspired by her and asked to go to a greenhouse here in Alaska.  We picked up some herbs to take with us to the rental house and promised next Spring when we are back in our house we will plant the biggest best ever garden!  Stay tuned for that. 

On the way back we stopped at Amelia's new favorite restaurant. We ate there 3 times while in Ohio. 

Back at Grammys, the next day we had a quiet walk (in our new AG Blaire pjs') to visit the flock of barn cats.  Cats now are Amelia's favorite animal (she has yet to be scratched by one).

Next:  Marblehead, Carousel and back to school shopping.