Your father will be pacing the floor...

Whenever I hear Baby iIt's Cold outside I'm reminded of one of my favorite childhood movies "Neptunes Daughter" starring Esther Williams and the Red Skeleton. I used to own it but I don't know what happened to it. The original appearence of this song as a hit was in this movie, but there have been so many versions of it over the years. I think it's a pretty song.

Heres Betty Garret and Red Skeleton performing their half of the song, I can't find the version with Esther Williams. I love the elegance and comedy in this scene.

I'm quite sure what to do with the new year yet, I have some things that I want to accomplish, but I mostly want this year to be a happy one. I want to make more crafts, learn to sew clothing, find a job that is fulfilling, and right now, I just want to play in the snow that is still falling steadily! Last night was the best for catching snowflakes, a nice backlit porch light helped a bit.

Pullin on slippers

this is such a lovely doll by simplyjessi on etsy .com I have come home from work tonight with new car parts for my little VW, and a large bag of donated christmas-y food, stuffing potatoes, chocolate covered popcorn or "coal". Generously given to me by a new co-worker and kindred spirit. There is quite a chill in the air tonight, I think winter finally arrived this week, we don't have nearly as much snow as some other states, but the little bit that we do have has stayed on the ground through rain and sleet for almost a week now.

I have been working on some christmas projects (some secret and some not) of which I'll put pictures up sometime soon once the gifts have been given. I'm taking an online craft class and just last night finished my first ever shadow box, I've made christmas labels, I have sewing to do, knitting to do, and christmas cards to make.

Got the christmas music on the pandora and a big crocheted hat on and the woodstove crankin.