Birthday, part I
Zoe’s birthday morning started with present opening, breakfast (IHOP, her choice) and a surprise trip to Palo Alto, where an American Girl opened just a week ago. We weren’t sure what we were going to get her – she had been eying in their catalogue several books, little pet dogs, and even a bath set for Hippo – but she settled on a doll that she subsequently named Penelope. (This was a combo birthday/Hanukkah gift we explained to her.) For a girl who isn’t traditionally girlie, she is quite attached to her new friend!
-M