Christmas here is a community deal. The Christmas party is a big event during the month of December. Santa visits, the stores stay open late (and serve food and beverage to entice shoppers), the Visitor's center throws a wine and cheese party (with beautiful cocktail shrimp!), the County Commissioners hold hands with local kids as they throw the light switch on the Christmas Tree at the County courthouse, and locals mingle on the streets as the Christmas parade comes through.
The air is filled with excitement as lit trucks, horse drawn wagons, walking teams and even goats with chicken riders march down the Pine Street. This year was extra special for us, as the temperatures were above 0, and it snowed lightly! We also got a treat as both kids were in the parade- one on the 4H float, and the other with the Wrestling Club. At home, the quiet spread around us like the 
heavenly white blanket outside. As we approached the house, nearly all that was visible through the snow and darkness was the lit Christmas tree in the amazing place we call home. We wouldn't trade this Remote Western Christmas for anything in the world.
heavenly white blanket outside. As we approached the house, nearly all that was visible through the snow and darkness was the lit Christmas tree in the amazing place we call home. We wouldn't trade this Remote Western Christmas for anything in the world. 
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