The IT Super Model Convention - We Are Back (Part 1)!

We are back from the IT Super Model Convention in  Chicago, IL!  We left Wednesday afternoon after Hannah got home from school. We ended up driving through a couple of torrential rainstorms, so it took us closer to 6 hours to get there. The Convention was actually in Rosemont, which is a suburb of Chicago and about 45 minutes from Chicago by train. This was a little disappointing because Hannah had wanted to do a little sightseeing in Chicago. If we had realized this ahead of time, we would have either left a day earlier or taken an extra day off. However, we both had a good time at the Convention, so we were still very happy that we went. 

One of the highlights is that on the last day, we were able to find Georgia Girl, who was also at the Convention! She is a very sweet lady. I didn't have my camera or phone on me when I stopped at her table, so I didn't get her picture, but her friend at the table did take a picture of us all together. So, Georgia Girl, if you don't mind on sending me a copy of that photo, I would love it! I also met a couple of my Flickr friends and a whole bunch of new people.

What was very interesting was that our Table Host, Rhonda, was also from Michigan. Since we are also from Michigan, we thought it was quite a coincidence!

Without further delay, I will post some of the photos we took at the convention. I will probably split the posting of photos up a bit, so there will probably be at least two posts on this!

Convention Registration, Wednesday night

The welcome doll was received at registration. She was in a pretty big box with lots of extra space, so you knew that more was coming!

Convention Registration Welcome Doll: "You Better Werk Tulabelle/THE INDUSTRY"

Lights in Convention Room

Chicago view from our hotel (Hyatt Regency O'Hare)

Waiting to get into Welcome Dinner

Table 15 tablemates

 The first event was the Welcome Dinner which was on Thursday evening. It was a Poppy Parker event. They introduced the theme for the 2017 Poppy line, which will have a 1990's Model theme. We did not see any of the dolls that would be offered, but they did share photos of models from that era that would be used for inspiration (such as Twiggy!).

Centerpiece Doll: "Kicks! Poppy Parker"

Isn't she pretty?! My number was drawn to get an opportunity to purchase her and I did! We also received Look 2 for Tulabelle:

We also got a free doll, which was another Poppy Parker. This all exceeded my expectations!

Welcome Dinner Gift Doll: "Big Eyes Poppy Parker"

Well, that is all for now. I will tell you about the 2nd day, Friday, October 14  (which was my shopping day!) in the next post. There will be lots of photos in that one 'cuz I did purchase a few dolls!

2016 Integrity Toys Supermodel Convention!

How many of you have a bucket list? I do. I used to call it my life goals list, but as I have aged, it has changed more into a bucket list. I have achieved several of the items on my list, but now, I am about to check off a pretty big item.

At my daughter's encouragement, Hannah and I are going to the IT Supermodel Convention in Chicago, Illinois! This has actually take quite a bit of forward planning and  a lot of budgeting! The item on my bucket list was to attend either a Barbie or an Integrity Toys convention. When they announced that the IT Convention would be in Chicago this year, it suddenly made the trip possible for us as Chicago is a driveable distance for us.

So if you are coming to the convention in Chicago, we would love a chance to meet you! We will be at Table 15. We are so excited!

Supermodel Convention Logo Courtesy of Integrity Toys

We will try to post some photos from the convention!