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Monday, September 27, 2021

GAC FAMILY and GAC LIVING LAUNCHES TODAY - September 27, 2021! *Details Here:



CUT THE RED RIBBON!

Happy Launch Day for GAC Media with it's two new networks: GAC Family and GAC Living!
Both networks will be dedicated to quality family-friendly content that celebrates American values!


I'm so thrilled to see this new venture for Bill Abbott, the former CEO of Crown Media Family Networks, parent of Hallmark Channel, who is the president and CEO over GAC Media. I pray these new channels will be a great success, as they add to their growing collection of wholesome television programming, which leaves viewers feeling inspired and uplifted.

As GAC Family launches today with the tagline “Stories Well Told,” the network will soon feature original  holiday-themed, family-friendly movies and series. We have already learned about some of these upcoming specials and movies, including...


An Autumn Romance - October 23, 2021
(Chad Michael Murray and Jessica Lowndes)

Preview Special
(hosts Debbie Matenopoulos and Cameron Mathison)

Much Ado About Christmas - October 30, 2021
(Susie Abromeit and Torrance Coombs)

The Great Christmas Switch - November 6, 2021
(Sarah Lind and Dillon Casey)

Christmas Time is Here - November 13, 2021
(Dewshane Williams, Rukiya Bernard & Tom Pickett)

A Kindhearted Christmas - November 20, 2021
(Cameron Mathison and Jennie Garth)

Royally Wrapped for Christmas - November 27, 2021
(Jen Lilley and Brendan Fehr)

Christmas is You - November 28, 2021
(Becca Tobin and Matthew MacCaull)


As you are tuning in to GAC Family and GAC Living today - you may see programming familiar to GAC and Ride TV. Rest assured, changes are coming!

GAC Family TV shared this comment recently on Twitter:


"The rebranding happens on Sept. 27… the programming changes will then roll out over the next month, including movie premieres and the #GreatAmericanChristmas preview special. #StoriesWellTold #GACers"

So... to me that means programming changes may not be immediate, but they are coming soon! So, we'll have to just keep a look out for new shows/movies airing on both networks - stay tuned!

UPDATE: ALL NEW PROGRAMMING COMING OCTOBER 15th! If you tune in now, you will see promos for their upcoming movies and Christmas content - across both networks!

GAC Family's “Great American Christmas” will kickoff with a special preview show “Welcome to Great American Christmas,” hosted by Debbie Matenopoulos and Cameron Mathison (from “Home & Family”) on Sunday, October 24th! I'm so delighted this preview show will give us all a sneak peek of GAC Family's upcoming Christmas movie season!


Thank you all for visiting here and supporting family-friendly programming and values! I am so grateful we will have this new alternative for wholesome movies and shows... this is just the beginning!

Have a blessed day my friends! Net


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*GAC Family and GAC Living logos via: GAC Media
*Movie Images via: GAC Media / Instagram: Jen Lilley, Cameron Mathison, and Becca Tobin
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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

GAC Family Unveils Network's First Original Movies for FALL and CHRISTMAS - DETAILS HERE:




* AN AUTUMN ROMANCE, Starring Chad Michael Murray, Jessica Lowndes, Dennis Andres, Moni Ogunsuyi & Michael Brown

* MUCH ADO ABOUT CHRISTMAS, Starring Susie Abromeit & Torrance Coombs

* CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE, Starring Dewshane Williams, Rukiya Bernard & Tom Pickett


PRESS RELEASE VIA GAC FAMILY:


NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GAC Family today announced the network's first three original movies debuting this fall. The star-studded films kick off with An Autumn Romance, starring Chad Michael Murray, Jessica Lowndes, Dennis Andres, Moni Ogunsuyi and Michael Brown, premiering October 23; followed by all-new Christmas movies Much Ado About Christmas, starring Susie Abromeit and Torrance Coombs on October 30; and Christmas Time is Here, starring Dewshane Williams, Rukiya Bernard and Tom Pickett on November 13.

GAC Family is set to launch on September 27 under the tagline "Stories Well Told" and will feature programming that celebrates American culture, lifestyle and heritage with original holiday-themed, family-friendly movies and series.

Full descriptions of the movies can be found below. Additional holiday movies and specials will be announced at a later date.



AN AUTUMN ROMANCE
Starring Jessica Lowndes & Chad Michael Murray

In "An Autumn Romance," when Seattle-based librarian Taylor Harris (Lowndes) suddenly loses her job, she travels to Montana to visit her brother Craig (Andres) and his wife Christine (Ogunsuyi) and quickly finds herself immersed in her brother's effort to save the Graff Hotel, which has been purchased by tech tycoon Joel Sheenan (Murray) and his associate, Ray Dixon (Brown). The town of Forest Ridge, Montana is split on Joel's decision to turn the once quaint hotel into an upscale property for tourists. To protect the hotel's charm and her brother's place of employment, Taylor goes on a search to find a significant historical event that will qualify the hotel for landmark status and prevent the City Council from issuing permits for its renovation. With the clock ticking, Taylor seizes on a photograph that has the potential to verify the property's historical value while also providing an invaluable piece of personal history to the hotel's new owner. Executive Producers of "An Autumn Romance" are Brad Krevoy, Chad Michael Murray, Jessica Lowndes, James Moorhouse, Susie Belzberg Krevoy, Bradley Walsh, Amanda Phillips, Amy Krell, and Eric Jarboe. Producer is David Anselmo. Associate Producers Julie Currie, Charles H. Cohen, and David Golden. Supervising Producers are W. Michael Beard, Allan Fung, and David Lowe. Bradley Walsh directs from Emily Golden's adaptation of Jane Porter's novel, The Tycoon's Kiss.

Premieres: Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 8pm ET/PT

Reviews:

🍁"That GAC one was (originally) called Tycoon's Kiss and I saw some of it on YouTube. It was family friendly from what I recall." Misty

🍁"Autumn Romance (aka Colors of Love) was good! It wasn’t too much of a fall movie, but the leaves were actually real! At least in the scene where she drives her car off the road. I especially enjoyed it because I am a history buff and that part of the story line was so different and intriguing. The perfect twist to an otherwise normal movie plot. The mixed couple was a bit strange, but I’d give this family-friendly movie a watch!" ~Anonymous

🍁"I watched Autumn Romance Saturday. Really felt and looked like fall. Really liked story line and characters had a good chemistry. Family friendly for sure. Especially liked the surprise at the end. Had the feeling of some of the older HMM Christmas endings. Just curious about historical reference as to actual event or just creative license." ~JoCo

🍁"An Autumn Romance was fun to watch. Loved seeing Jessica Lowndes and Chad Michael Murray together. I do love history along with surprises. This movie proved to be so much more interesting than I expected. I am looking forward to their Christmas movie! The mixed couple appeared to be added for no apparent reason, plus there isn't a lot of scenes with the two of them." ~kitkat

🍁"An Autumn Romance was a great start to original movies on GAC Family. I enjoyed the history part and the family relationships. Chad Michael Murray is definitely becoming a family movie staple." ~ Jennifer R

🍁"Autumn Romance" was family friendly and quite enjoyable in spite of the done-to-death plot. Chad Michael Murray made it worth watching. He was excellent, as always, and though Jessica Lowndes isn't one of my favorites, I felt they had good chemistry. The movie kept me engaged throughout." ~Amy Lama

🍁"I saw "Autumn Romance" and I really enjoyed it. The book that it is based off of, however, is not family friendly. I read a portion of it and then stopped. "Autumn Romance" has a more wholesome feel and while similar to the original book, it is quite different. Of the two family friendly movies I saw this weekend, I'd probably watch "Autumn Romance" a second time." ~Mary

🍁"An Autumn Romance is a festively fun, family-friendly fall-themed movie, an ideal movie launch for GAC Family! The setting was a beautiful farm - with all the lovely, rich fall colors changing their hue in the background. And if the beauty of nature wasn't enough, the entire town and the Harvest Ball were decorated with lots of faux leaf garland and autumn decor. Jessica Lowndes and Chad Michael Murray, once again (they also star together in Lifetime's "Too Close for Christmas"), have an excellent on screen connection, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching their cute glances and playful banter back and forth, as they disagreed over the tearing down of the old, Graff hotel. It's a wonderful story, with a delightful ending. This is one of those movies I look forward to watching over and over again!" ~Net

🍁"We really liked An Autumn Romance, the story and characters were all really good, like a lot of others here, I enjoyed the history aspect. We will definitely watch again next fall. -brother in Christ




MUCH ADO ABOUT CHRISTMAS
Starring Susie Abromeit & Torrance Coombs

In "Much Ado About Christmas," Haley is beloved in her community of Winterstone for acts of kindness ranging from managing The Hope Chest to directing the children's choir. Haley is also the daughter of one of Winterstone's wealthiest residents Leona Lloyd. Despite Haley's down-to-earth demeanor, she is financially set as Leona's only heir – information she fails to share with new love interest Claud, an artsy, hopeless romantic. Haley introduces herself to Claud as "Haley Logan," raised by a single, struggling mom, a small fib that becomes a complication when Claud and his team present an ad pitch to Leona that includes a photo of Claud's new girlfriend…Haley! Secrets are revealed and relationships ruffled, but Christmas is coming and miracles do happen. "Much Ado About Christmas" is executive produced by Brad Krevoy, Eric Jarboe, Amy Krell, Lorenzo Nardini, Amanda Phillips, Brad Southwick, and Jimmy Townsend. The film is directed by Michael Damian from an original teleplay by Michael Damian. Producer is Janeen Damian.

Premieres: Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 8pm ET/PT




CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE
Starring Dewshane Williams, Rukiya Bernard & Tom Pickett

In "Christmas Time Is Here," Nia Moore (Bernard), a successful small-town realtor, has her heart set on closing a big sale on a new resort for her client, Julian Parsons (Williams), just in time for Christmas. There is only one hitch. No matter how many properties in Pine Valley Nia shows Julian, he keeps coming back to the one resort that isn't for sale…the one belonging to Nia's widower dad, Patrick (Pickett). Patrick would like to sell the property and retire. It's Nia who cannot let go of memories of an idyllic time in life when her mom was still alive and very much a part of the resort. Julian realizes Nia's reluctance to sell the property, but it may not matter. Julian's impatient boss has come to Pine Valley intent on getting the deal done before Christmas. At risk of losing his job, Julian comes up with a magical plan for saving Nia's family's resort. Executive Producers of "Christmas Time Is Here" are Brad Krevoy, Amanda Phillips, Eric Jarboe, Lorenzo Nardini, Tara Cowell-Plain, Susie Belzberg Krevoy, Jimmy Townsend, and Rick Garman. Supervising Producers are Christie W. Wolf, Jonathan Shore, Doran Chandler, and Michael Shepherd. Associate Producer Rob Grant. Catherine Kretz produces. Christie W. Wolf directs from the screenplay written by Joel & Lisa Canfield.

Premieres: Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 8pm ET/PT




ABOUT GAC Media

GAC Media, LLC is home to Great American Channels: "GAC Family" Stories Well Told and "GAC Living" Life Well Lived. As the flagship service, GAC Family celebrates American culture, lifestyle and heritage with original holiday-themed, family-friendly movies and series. GAC Living is the unscripted companion to GAC Family that celebrates Great American family-friendly traditions every day and every season. GAC Media, LLC was established in June 2021 and was organized by Dallas-based Hicks Equity Partners LLC and Bill Abbott. Its ownership primarily consists of US-based family offices.

SOURCE GAC Media


Thursday, April 1, 2021

Welcome a little Christmas Before Easter! #POstables #Hallmarkies SEE HERE:



We are just days away now from Easter Sunday! My goodness... time has flown by so fast this year. But first, we are going to celebrate with a little Christmas. At Christmastime we celebrate the birth of Jesus and on Easter, we celebrate Christ's resurrection!

Unfortunately, neither Hallmark Christmas movie airing this week shows the true meaning with the nativity story, but if you listen closely, I'm sure you'll hear a Christmas carol that proclaims Jesus' birth, like Joy to the World 
 or Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! ♪


Thursday, April 1, 2021:




Storyline: Sheriff Gage McBride and the residents of tiny Christmas, Colorado work to convince resort developer Madison Lane to build her company’s newest resort nearby, which will save the struggling town. Workaholic Madison finds herself falling for the charming town, as well as the kind and handsome widowed sheriff.

Encores:
Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 8pm/7c.
on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries



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Friday, April 2, 2021:

UPDATE: THIS WEEK'S CHRISTMAS MOVIE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO...





Storyline: Two travelers find themselves linked during a snowstorm. Paige, needs to find a way to the city to meet her fiance's parents and it's up to a guy she can't stand, Dylan, to get her there.

Encores:
Friday, April 2, 2021 at 8pm/7c.
on the Hallmark Channel



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I have enjoyed watching both of these Christmas movies numerous times, and, yet... I'm still looking forward to watching them again! Both movies are family friendly and sweet, I hope you will enjoy watching, too!

Please share your thoughts on the Christmas movies below...


You can check out more Christmas movies airing in April - here!


Joyous Blessings to You All 
on this Holy Easter Week! Net










Wednesday, November 20, 2019

HALLMARK'S WINTERFEST 2020 INCLUDES LACEY CHABERT, TYLER HYNES, JILL WAGNER, VICTOR WEBSTER, CHAD MICHAEL MURRAY and MORE...


images: Hallmark Crown Media Family Networks

Hallmark reveals via US Weekly Magazine -
5 All New Winterfest Movie Premieres in 2020!



Winter in Vail

Starring: Lacey Chabert, Tyler Hynes

Premieres: Saturday, January 4, 2020

Los Angeles event coordinator Chelsea learns that her estranged uncle has recently passed away and left her a chalet in Vail, Colorado. After being passed up for a promotion at work, she heads to Vail and find that the chalet is in the midst of being renovated by Owen, a contractor who new her uncle. She quickly begins making friends (and maybe more!) in town — before she hears from her boss and is offered a job she’s always wanted. Chelsea starts to fall for Owen, her old boss reaches out and offers her a promotion.




Winter Inn Love (Working Title)

Stars: Italia Ricci, Chad Michael Murray, Jack Turner

Premieres: Saturday, January 11, 2020

Luxury hotel manager Ally makes it to the finals on a dating show; however, even the last date is a hometown date, she finds herself reconnecting with her ex-boyfriend, while still crushing on the bachelor. Plus, her ex owns the inn the production is staying at.





A Tidy Romance (Title Changing)

New Title: Hearts of Winter

Stars: Jill Wagner, Victor Webster, Rukiya Bernard

Premieres: Saturday, January 18, 2020

Local Denver interior designer Bethany is all about creative visualization and is excited to remodel one lucky winner’s home. However, when a young girl submits her widowed father and he wins, he’s unsure how he feels about a stranger coming in and redecorating their house. Bethany and Grant spend a lot of time together and quickly realize this is much more than just another job.





Amazing Winter Romance (Working Title)

Stars: Jessy Schram, Marshall Williams

Premieres: Saturday, January 20, 2020

When jaded journalist Julia is sent home on non-negotiable leave, her childhood friend — who is the one who always held her in his heart, has built a giant snow maze which prompts Julia to find her way to true love.






Love on Iceland

Stars: Colin Donnell, Kaitlin Doubleday, Patti Murin

Premieres: Saturday, January 25, 2020

Searching for a fresh podcast idea for work, Chloe heads on a spontaneous trip to Iceland with her college friends. She doesn’t expect to run into her ex, Charlie, but what starts as begrudgingly spending more time together, results in new beginnings for them both.


Stay cozy & warm inside this January
with all 5 of these Winterfest premieres!

Blessings! Net





Friday, October 25, 2019

🎄 Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy 🎄 - a Hallmark Channel "Countdown to Christmas" Movie starring Maggie Lawson, Paul Greene, Holly Robinson Peete, Barbara Niven, Rukiya Bernard, Jill Wagner, and Ashley Williams! 🎄


MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: November 29, 2019

*Please Note: Change of Date!

*Part of Hallmark Channel's 10th Anniversary of Countdown to Christmas!



CAST:

Maggie Lawson ... Katie
Paul Greene ... Ben
Ashley Williams ... Allie Shaw
Jill Wagner ... Lisa Palmer
Barbara Niven ... Carol Shaw
Malcolm Stewart ... Joe Shaw
Patty McCormack ... Nan
Holly Robinson Peete ... Michelle
Rukiya Bernard ... Hannah
Colin Lawrence ... Thomas
Marlon Kazadi ... David
Niki Wipf ... Young Nan
Chris Cope ... Ezra Green
Antonio Cayonne ... Elliot Lee
Michelle Martin ... Megan
Keith Martin Gordey ... Nick
Michelle Martin ... Megan
Laura Soltis ... Pam McConnell
Daryl Shuttleworth ... Henry
Addyson Applin ... Young Carol
Kristi Mcmullan ... Young Carol’s Mom
Denis Kyzmin ... Young Carol’s Dad
Kesen Shongu ... Young Hannah
Taiwo Uthman ... Young Thomas
Charell Bonds ... Young Hannah’s Mom
Trae Jaxen ... Young Hannah’s Dad
Niki Wipf ... Younger Nan
Brandon Vick ... Younger Nick
Ray Crowth ... Ticket Taker
Geoff Greenleaf ... Himself
Jacqueline Robbins ... Cooper Twins #1
Joyce Robbins ... Cooper Twins #2
Taio ... Brutus
Gidget ... Max


PLOT:

Storyline via Hallmark: As the town searches for a rumored Christmas Time Capsule, a skeptical writer arrives in Evergreen to get the story on the town's "too-good-to-be-true" Christmas-fever.

Novelist Katie meets Ben en route to picturesque Evergreen, where her holiday retreat is interrupted by an assignment to write an article about the town. Though Katie is skeptical about the town’s love of Christmas, she’s enchanted by Evergreen and Ben. Katie and Ben grow closer while enjoying Evergreen’s Christmas traditions, and even help unearth a time capsule hidden 50 years ago. Meanwhile, inn owner Hannah struggles to confess feelings for a long-time friend, and town mayor Michelle is happier than ever in her relationship. As Christmas approaches, Evergreen’s holiday magic holds promise and hope for each unique love story.



Movie Review:

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See or Skip:


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*images via: Hallmark Crown Media Family Networks
Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: David Strongman

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

🎅🎄 HAPPY LEON DAY - June 25th! Let's Countdown to Christmas and "Mark the 25th" with a Christmas Movie pick! 🎅🎄 👉👉



Happy Leon Day, everyone! By the way, Leon is Noel (another name for Christmas) spelled backwards!

As we mark this special day on June 25th, this means we are now 6 MONTHS away from CHRISTMAS DAY!!! YAY!!! We're halfway there! And, even though Leon Day is not an official holiday, yet, you are sure to find people celebrating it! Often on this day, there are some businesses who offer special deals, and there are some individuals who start their Christmas planning- making crafts, presents, and lists!

I decided to get into the spirit, by playing some Christmas music. Some radio stations might also feel festive and play some holiday music - you'll have to check your local dial. And... I will, of course, be watching something Christmassy today - on the 25th!

You can also join along! Here at "It's a Wonderful Movie" we highlight every 25th day of the month - TOGETHER! - as we countdown to Christmas!

For all of you Christmas movie fans who wish to participate, simply pick something Christmassy to watch TODAY - on the 25th! It can be a Christmas movie, cartoon, family sitcom or anything you like. (There's only one stipulation - it must be family friendly.) Then, please share in comments below your Christmas choice for the day!


My pick for this "Mark the 25th" is...



And, guess what? Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa is a new release on DVD today! If you pre-ordered it from Amazon, you should receive yours in the mail today! If not, you can still order your copy!

There will also be two airings of Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa coming up during Hallmark Channel's Christmas in July! You can see it: Monday, July 15th at 12am/11c. and Friday, July 26th at 12am/11c. Note: both times are midnight for east coast viewers!

Why I chose this movie?

Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa is like stepping inside a snow globe or perfect winter wonderland greeting card. The basis of the movie series was inspired by Hallmark product designs, including puzzles, games and greeting cards! Set in the idealistic holiday town of Evergreen, Vermont - there is something warm, inspirational, and magical about this place and the people who live there. Plus, there is one very special red truck - that always starts up or stalls at the exact right time!

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Another thing I love about this sequel movie - is the amazing cast! This second Evergreen movie was led by one of my all-time favorite Hallmark actresses, Jill Wagner! She's also the star of the Mystery 101 series on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries! If, by chance, you missed the latest new movie in that series on Sunday night, I have good news - there's an encore showing of Mystery 101: Playing Dead tonight!

In addition to Jill Wagner starring in Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa, you will also find... Mark Deklin (Switched for Christmas), Barbara Niven and Andrew Francis (Chesapeake Shores), Holly Robison Peete (Christmas in Evergreen), Ashley Williams (Northern Lights of Christmas), Rukiya Bernard (One Winter Proposal) and more!

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: When Lisa (Jill Wagner) takes a last-minute Christmas trip to her hometown of Evergreen, she finds that the historic general store has been closed. Using her skills as a professional retail designer, Lisa decides to keep local tradition alive and help the good people of Evergreen bring the store back to life. As Lisa charms a local contractor named Kevin (Mark Deklin) into working with her, the pair find themselves facing one surprise after another as they restore the store to its former glory. When the staff at the Kringle Kitchen temporarily accept the store’s beloved ‘Mailbox to Santa’ for safekeeping, the townspeople find and rally around a mysterious 25-year-old letter that never made it to the North Pole. As old traditions are made new again, Lisa finds herself falling for Kevin, the traditions, and the town of Evergreen.

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Merry "Mark the 25th"
and Leon Day, Everyone!

Plus, we are just days away from...
Hallmark's Christmas in July!
Are you getting excited? See the Full Schedule - *HERE*!

Please share your Christmas choice for today
in comments below!

JOYful Blessings to You all, Net


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Tuesday, January 1, 2019

One Winter Proposal - a Hallmark Channel Original Movie starring Taylor Cole, Jack Turner, Rukiya Bernard, Dewshane Williams


MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: One Winter Proposal

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: January 12, 2019






CAST:

Taylor Cole ... Cara
Jack Turner ... Ben
Rukiya Bernard ... Megan
Dewshane Williams ... Sean
Cardi Wong ... Ethan
Tara Samuel ... Lisa
Kayla Hutton ... Nikki
Theresa Wong ... Syndra
Paul Essiembre ... Porter
Stephanie Sy ... Amanda
Matthew Enns ... Tyler









PLOT:

Storyline via Hallmark: Celebrating her novel and his new company, Cara and Ben return to the resort where they fell in love. Playing matchmaker, they ask Megan along. She met Ben’s friend Sean there, and unbeknownst to her Sean’s now the resort’s doctor. While Megan goes to the infirmary Ben starts a fire, but asks Cara for a lighter in his pocket, where she finds a jewelry receipt! Actually, Ben has two proposals in mind, one for a potential investor, and another for Cara. But after reading the new ending to Cara’s novel, Ben is worried. The lead characters once in love are now splitting up!


FASHION:

Taylor Cole's Snowboard Jacket is by the brand Ripzone.




Movie Review:

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See or Skip:

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*images via: Hallmark Crown Media Family Networks
Credit: ©2018 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: David Brown