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Magic Mike entertains
The magic started with a special visit from Magic Mike (not the dancer) at our annual Solomon House Christmas party. We invited ten families. We were all treated to a special magic show with Michael Dardant and my former student Magic Matt. This was the first time they performed together. My cheeks were hurting from so much laughter and joy. Our church had sponsored these families. We ate together, laughed together, and shared the gift of Christmas.
Nothing like a Christmas parade to put you into the holiday spirit. I joined the parade with my Berry Queens. The Magic on Main Street theme this year was Frozen, even though the temps were in the late 70’s at the time. We wore white wigs and blue or white dresses.
My best Berry Queen friend is Cathy, “Queen Puss-n-Boots.” She is a creative seamstress. I never know what she will create for us to wear. This year she created snowflakes on a baby blue skirt. She added fairy wings to our blouses. She knows how to make me look great.
During the parade, a few little girls wanted to take pictures with me, and one precious one gave me a hug. Spreading joy is rewarding and fun! “It’s Great Being Queenly in the Berry!”
Met up with beautiful Miss Iberia, Brandy Milliman.
Her Royal Highness talks the queenly talk with an itty bitty princess.
My husband took me to dinner and dancing. He was not embarrassed one bit.
Why would he be embarrassed? Who wouldn’t want to go dancing with a fairy queen?
I love this whole post. This is what Christmas is about. It always makes me laugh to see you in costumes. I am so outgoing in real life, but I can never wear costumes. I feel like too many people will see me. Funny how that is.
Oh my! You look beautiful! I love the wings. Just perfect. Do you think your girls will ever do this with you?
Something tells me that you need that Louisiana/New Orleans vibe to be part of glorious parades in glorious costume. I am such an introvert (hermit, really) that I could never imagine doing this, and so admire those who can!
Your community does such delightful things, Margaret. I love hearing all about this, and your special fairy wings. You look fabulous!
What a delightful post! I love that you and your husband went dancing, fairy wings and all!
Berry Queen fun time seems to be a magical event for you, Margaret. This costume is smashing and makes me think of you flying around the dance floor like a dancing fairy.