I will never forget the day I found out my first niece was coming, it was just a month before I moved to London. I couldn't believe I was finally getting a niece but wasn't going to be here to be a part of it. Although I wasn't here on the day she was born, I got here just a few days later to help welcome her into the world. It was one of the happiest days of my life, and I couldn't help but cry when I held Hayley for the first time. That was 8 years ago on November 25th, now I have a total of 4 nieces. Hannah was born on December 28th, 2005, followed by Beatrix on November 21st, 2006, and finally Charlotte on July 27th 2009. I cannot imagine what life would be like without these precious little girls. They have given me the biggest gift they could possibly give me: the chance to be an Auntie!
And what better way for an Auntie to celebrate with her nieces for their November/December birthdays then a day trip to the American Girl doll store in Dallas. We made so many memories, going through all the dolls, clothes, and accessories. All the girls got to get their dolls ears pierced and hair styled as part of their special day. Here they are showing off their dolls new hair styles.
We took a break from the American Girl store and relaxed in the Galleria before their birthday bistro lunch. I just loved watching all my nieces playing together and managed to snap this photo of all four of them.
Back at the American Girl store, we sat down for the girls birthday bistro lunch. They all enjoyed some pink lemonade while their dolls sat quietly by their side.
And finally a picture with the girls and their Mom's/Auntie's...
That's me on the far right...notice how the girls have migrated over to me! I'm the only one that isn't also a mother of one of these girls. They think I'm a kid like them!
"Only an Aunt can give hugs like a mother, can keep secrets like a sister, and share love like a friend."
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