Country Mouse in the City

Country Mouse came to visit me in the City! Even though it went by so quickly we had such a nice time and I was so glad she and my niece (and my nephew kind of) could spend a few days with us.

(I hope you don't mind me posting this pic!)

City Mouse - Christmas View

This photo is more about Christmas in California than about city vs. country life.

Here's the view from my backdoor:


Merry Christmas everyone!

Blue Fox Theater

My little town of about 3200 people has a movie theater. Located on main street, it shows one movie a week, Mon-Thurs at 6:30pm and on the weekends adds an extra showing at 9pm. Last week my husband and I went to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows there and really enjoyed it. Living in a town with very limited forms of entertainment makes one appreciate a small town movie house.

City Mouse - Lamborghini Maserati

City Mouse - Now That's Scary

Last Monday we carved a couple of pumpkins for Halloween and put them outside on a chair near the front door.


On Saturday afternoon Alex told me he was sorry he broke the pumpkin.

When I checked it out I realized it had gotten so soft it fell in! I looked inside and it was furry with mildew.


No way was I putting my hand in there to rescue the candle. Everything went in the yard trash bin Saturday night.

Lesson: Jack-o-lanterns shouldn't be carved more than a day or two before Halloween in California.

Country Mouse - Drive In

I haven't posted anything about life in my small town lately. Think about that what you will. But last night our family went to the drive-in movie and saw Toy Story 3 and Despicable Me and I couldn't resist blogging about it. We put the kids in their jammies and popped popcorn and had a great time watching the movies together in our car. It's fun to have a drive-in theater in our little neck of the woods.

Birthday Wishes

I couldn't resist blogging a birthday wish to City Mouse today. You are amazing, talented, smart, funny, beautiful, and one of the most selfless people I know. I am so blessed to have you as my sister and friend. Happy Birthday!!