12/10/2025
Day 521 in Clay Center: Holy Hallmark Movie, Batman!
(Upcoming events and dates at the bottom)
I’ve joked before about living in a Hallmark movie…well, Sunday the universe went ahead and doubled down on its commitment to make Clay Center the location for said movie. I sang Christmas carols at the Clay County Museum, watched children get their faces painted at the fire hall, and saw so many new and familiar faces!
As everyone gathered outside to watch the Christmas parade and the very first vehicle started rolling, it began to snow. Not normal snow—no, no. ❄ most perfect, cinematic, twinkle-in-the-air snow ❄that ONLY appears when the movie soundtrack starts getting really dramatic and the lead character learns the true meaning of something “profound.” 🙄 Don't worry, no profound moments here. 😉
A little wave of electricity buzzed through the crowd—faces lit up, hands came out of pockets, people reached up to catch flakes, a few did the full “spin dramatically and look toward the heavens” move - ok, it might have been me doing that. Don’t judge.
My gorgeous and amazing supporting cast (who by the way absolutely stole the show) stood next to me in their matching pink elephant coats. We laughed, we cheered, and my heart couldn’t have been fuller.
Christmas wasn’t creeping in; it was kicking the door open. Cars, tractors, Minion-driving motorcycles, and floats carrying the Sandy Creek football team aka the State Champions circled the square. Each float donned colorful lights and was decked out in full Christmas glory. 🎄
And then—because timing is everything in a Hallmark script—as soon as the parade wrapped up, the snow stopped. Just like that. Scene over. Roll credits. 🎬
Thanks to everyone who came out Sunday! And a big thanks to my Honorary Three Pink Elephants Abbie, Destiny, and Lilly for always making my heart happy. You’re all quite magical.
Upcoming Events
🎁 Saturday, December 13th
• 9am–4pm: Jingle & Mingle Holiday Shop Hop
Road trip time! From Clay Center to Superior — visit your favorite small businesses for specials, drawings, and giveaways! 🛍️✨ 20% off at Three Pink Elephants all day, including your fave wines and whiskeys.
🧑🎄 Sunday, December 14th
• 2pm–4pm: Clay County Museum has caroling, kids crafts, and Father Christmas!
🍷 Thursday, December 18th
• 6pm–8pm: Christmas Centerpiece Class - at The Cheese and Wine Shop in Hastings - $55 for the class and a glass of wine is included. Call (402) 705-0090 to reserve your place!