Christmas Magic with Andy

We're watching the Best of Andy Williams Christmas Special on PBS. Of course it's the pledge drive--that's when they show the best stuff. I love Andy Williams. I remember being a kid and thinking he was so handsome, and his voice was smooth as silk. I still get filled with happy childhood memories when I hear Andy Williams sing, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year."The best thing about the Andy Williams Christmas Special is that it is all about family--Andy and his brothers, Andy's children and extended family, and the Osmond brothers. It is such a departure from the entertainment that is out there now! It has a strong family feel and a reverent respect for our Savior and the true meaning of Christmas. Makes me want to weep.

Here's a conversation that just occurred:

Molly: (excitedly) Mom, call them! (the pledge drive folks)

Mom: Why?

Molly: Because they want you to call them.

Mom: But why do they want me to call them?

Molly: I don't know.

Later......

Molly: You need to call them, Mom. Here's the phone.

Mom: I don't think I am going to call them, Molly.

Molly: But don't you want that music? (the CD they offered as a pledge gift)

Mom: I do really like that music. I think they want us to give them some money, Molly.

Molly: Oh.Later....

Molly: (to Katie as the pledge drivers showed their basic membership) I could do that. I have twenty dollars.

Then later, while listening to Andy Williams sing with his three brothers, Molly said, "I wish I would be able to sing like that when I was a grown up!"