this one's for the girls! and back to Boise!

yesterday, Mr D, Chrislyn, Jay, Holland, and i took a drive up north

to the Alderwood Mall, and then on to Microsoft where Jason works.

it was a fun, family day.

 last summer, American Girl

opened a shop in the mall. it's arrival has been the talk of the town!

                                                     

      

the first stop was a visit to Molly.

Chrislyn still has her Molly from childhood.

she has it tucked away for Holland some day.

she kept her in perfect condition.

           

there are many dollies to visit.
we love the dolls that carry the historical significance.

Holland was intrigued with the pretty dollies, displayed in a
colorful museum like fashion.

"happy dollidays"

Chrislyn bought a miniature "Kit Kittredge" for Holland.
Kit's story takes place during the depression. her family had
to make lifestyle changes, and rebuild their business.
i know it sounds like a sad story, but there are positive lessons
to be learned through  rough times in history. that's the message of
the American Girl dolls.

my precious dollies!

Uncle Jay and Holland.
we had lunch with Jason at Microsoft after we left the mall.

today is a bittersweet day!
 in a few minutes i will be making coffee and Mr D's lunch.
in a couple hours, i'll be driving Jay to
the airport. then on to work.
it's back to Boise and back to business as usual.
goodbyes are tough, but i am already thinking about the next hello!
we made lot's of desktop and telephone wall paper this Christmas!

"group hug today!"

[withLove]