Hope you all enjoy this next chapter.

It was the second week of December. The weather was blistery cold, but little droplets of ice dangled from the pine trees that surrounded Reefside. Looking around at the sights, many would have said it was like a postcard or a painted portrait.

The Scotts and Olivers arrived at the Reefside Inn promptly that early morning. The two families checked as they inhaled the sights and sounds of the familiar winter scheme. As their bags were taken in by the bell hops, the atmosphere was spectacular. Everything that would be in the holiday party would be a pure vision that Katherine and Kimberly wanted as their husbands looked on to see the wintry wonderland.

The children anticipated the arrival of their parents' friends. Several had children of their own over the past few years and couldn't wait to share their fun with them. Giggles sounded as the girls peered in between Tommy's legs as they looked at the fallen snow.

"Sno!" Hannah Grace, the Oliver's adopted two-year old daughter said as she watched from the window. She giggled as she felt the lift of her father's strong arms, "Sno!"

"Yes, snow baby. What do you think we can make with snow?" Tommy asked as he carried her on his hip. Hannah scrunched up her nose as she looked at Tommy, and at her mother and aunt. The little girl giggled as she watched the flakes stick to the ground. "Looks like someone's excited for snow and that is little banana."

"I'll say. C'mere Hannah banana," his wife replied, as she carried her little girl around.

Destiny tugged her sister Miley's leg as the two looked on. Devon and Jared Scott made faces as the girls groaned, making faces back at them. In a scold, Katherine cleared her throat at her two boys. The little girls laughed as they watched their little friends get yelled at for a day. Kim shook her head as she saw what her two older girls were up to.

Jason retrieved the itinerary from the receptionist as they followed the bellhops to their bedrooms. There were four rooms for them that were reserved since September as he and Tommy slid the card through the door.

As they entered, surprised filled bedrooms adorned the four rooms. Katherine and Jason looked on, surprised on how their room they wanted was a mix of a winter wonderland and a bit of the North Pole. On the other hand, Kimberly and Tommy's were quite similar.

"Oh my god, I love it," Kimberly squealed with delight as she rested the two year old on her waist. The mother of three smiled as she took in the sights. "It's like a dream."

Tommy laughed as he looked around. He jokingly attempted to call Jason as he heard two doors from them sudden screams of delight as well as two boys freaking out over their bedroom.

"Can we live here Papa?" Jared asked as he saw his room that included snowboarders, skiers, and everything that resembled a wintry wonderland. Jason laughed as he turned to his son.

"You and Tommy really outdid yourselves this time," Kat smirked as she kissed her husband softly. A small grin came from him as she rested on one of the beds. The bellhops left their belongings on the boys' beds as they took in the scenery. "Just wow!"

Riiing…Riiiing…

"Speaking of wow, hold that thought Misses Scott," Jason laughed a little as he heard their room phone ring. As he reached for it, the boys were jumping up and down on their beds. "None of that you two, sit down. Um, hello?"

"Hey bro, how you like the view?"

"The view? Let me just say Kat loves it, how does Kimmie like it?"

Tommy laughed as he placed the phone from his ears as he heard Kimberly scream rather loudly in delight. Miley and Destiny plugged their ears as they heard their mother's excitement. Hannah mimicked her older siblings as they giggled.

For about ten minutes the men began talking about talking to the events coordinator at the inn about the holiday celebration. This event was a memorable event that no one would forget.

After a few hours of relaxing and taking in some sights, the preparation of the celebration began. The five children were placed into the inn'sKid's Inn as the adults spoke to the events coordinator that was handling their evening of fun.

The coordinator was in her late thirties. She was known for her enthusiastic nature about taking things and making them into reality. Two years ago, she handled Adam and Tanya's wedding, whereas now she was needed once more to handle the biggest event of the year.

"Colleen, I hope this isn't too much for you to handle," Katherine said as she saw the ballroom that was being used in the Christmas party of the year. Colleen Hauser, a young woman who was fresh from college, majored in Advertising, which later introduced herself into drabbling into the events stage. "So far, you've told us that this'll have a magical wonderland theme, what else do you have planned?"

"I have planned several winter schemes, one as you all know is the Winter Wonderland, as well as the Snow Much Fun, and The Snowy Snowcase," the reddish blonde woman replied as she showed Kat and her friends the sketches her designer faxed over a few days before their arrival.

"The Snowy Snowcase sounds interesting," Tommy replied as he looked at the sketch that entailed a white backdrop with a scene that was depicted from C.S. Lewis' Narnia: (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe). The table scheme involved snow-capped centerpieces with a hint of snow, which involved white-like table cloths as the view of snow. "What do you guys think?"

"I liked the Snow Much Fun one," Kimberly responded as she looked over at the other sketches. The scheme included a snowy landscape that included batting cotton, as well as a touch of holiday magic. "How about you Rex?"

Everyone's eyes darted over at the veteran ranger who was once in red and gold as he contemplated to what his best friends and wife stated as he looked at designs. Some didn't really grab his attention, but one drew his attention out of the most. Unfortunately, it wasn't on the list.

The first thing that came to mind was 'The Nutcracker.' He remembered when Tommy and the others attended Katherine's dance recital as teens. As his mind began to ponder, he wondered how they would react to his choice.

"How about the Nutcracker?" he answered, assuring it would be something unique.

"I like that idea!" Kim said in a giggle, nudging her friend's arm in agreement. Katherine lightly blushed at her husband's remark as his face couldn't escape the smile he was wearing. "What about combining the Nutcracker with Snow Much Fun, but with different tables – like alternating them: one table for the Nutcracker, and then another for Snow Much Fun."

"That sounds like a plan Kimberly," Colleen assured her client as she noted some things on the list that would be fixed to the criteria. As she jotted down the notes, the two women smiled in excitement. "And do your husbands agree to this?"

"That we do," the two men said in unison. The four laughed as they anticipated the vision that was about to unfold.

"I can't wait till everyone sees this," Kat grinned as she rested her hand over Jason's. With a warm smile, Jason nodded in agreement. "This'll be the best Christmas with our folks and extended family here."

"Definitely, to Christmas Eve!" Jason initiated with his mug of eggnog.

"To Christmas Eve!" they all clinked.

With a gentle nudge, the four included Colleen into their celebration. But without a doubt, it would be the best holiday for their families.