Matchbox #11

Hmm I wonder what's inside??

Eeek it's a mouse!!  So cute! I don't know where she found that little teeny thing.  Thanks so much Vanessa of Stitches n Stuff!  I like the fun factor of this one. 

Last night I went with my friend Joanne to see "The Season In Reel Time" at The Holland Center and boy was it a fun time!  The Heartland of America USAF band was spectacular!  They had all kinds of music with some classic holiday movies in the background.   The darling little boys in front of me had a great time. It was heartwarming seeing them clapping and enjoying themselves with their parents and grandparents book-ending them on each sided.  They were being so good and seeing them snuggle together with their backs getting rubbed was precious.  The love was oozing everywhere and my friend and I were about to melt! Isn't that what family should be about? 

The show had a train conductor come out and read The Polar Express on stage.  Afterwards, Santa came out to greet the kids.   We all sang Christmas carols in unison at the end.  I love making new Christmas memories with a friend.

Our entire downtown area is lit up beautifully in twinkling lights, horse-drawn carriages and an ice rink.   

It's so important to take the time to do something special during the holidays even if it's just a walk downtown with a loved one to enjoy the sights..   

It may end up being a white Christmas in my town verrrry soon!  I must say it's been a great reprive from last years mountain of snow that kept getting higher and higher.  Whew!