Shopping and Life.

Despite the cold, we did venture out

today for a doctor's appointment.

Then a quick trip to meet our dd's

at our favorite mall in the Big City.

Christmas decorations were still

up and lovely music filled the air.

But the big guy has gone back

to the North Pole for the year.

My gramma worked for Birks years

ago and I get a bit choked up anytime

we walk past this store. She loved her

job and her Birks family. I loved that

we often would receive amazing

gifts from her store that we all truly

cherished. I miss her! I miss these

experiences. Now we make new ones

with our kids and grandkids. The

circle of life continues on now with us.