I dislike many Hallmark movies especially the cookie cutter Christmas movies. There are some stands outs however, even in the Christmas genre, and this is one of them. The acting is superb. I love anything centered around a diner in a small town. I won't rehash the plot. The kids are darling, not brats. Kristie Swanson is not too old for this role as some reviewer said. Women have children through their 30s and even 40s now. I watch this movie every year. It's very moving and sweet.