Happy Friday! Is it odd to anyone else that it is July 16 and we are approximately halfway through the year? Umm – I think I’ve skipped some months.

Today’s Top 5 Friday is all about Classic Musicals. Old Fashioned Boy Meets Girl – Boy and Girl sing and dance a lot – Boy and Girl fall in love Happily Ever After. Sigh.

It has nothing to do with crafting or sewing and everything to do with something I love. :)

I’m going from last to first this week so we’ll start with . . .

5. Guys and Dolls

Who knew Marlon Brando could sing? Sort of. ;) And Frank Sinatra – who of course can sing. I love this one. If you haven’t watched Nicely Nicely singing “Rockin the Boat” you must!

4. Anchors Aweigh

Oh Frank again. Young and fresh-faced and adorable – paired with Gene Kelly. A “Sea-Wolf” – who falls in love with Kathryn Grayson.

Here’s the movie trailer to give you a taste . . .

3.  Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Howard Keel and Jane Powell in the backwoods of Oregon. And 6 brothers to marry off. Here’s a video of the “Barn Dance Scene” – one of the best dancing scenes in a musical. ever. (It’s kinda longish)

2. White Christmas

Do I need to say anything about this one?? It makes me cry every year. Danny Kay is hilarious. Bing Crosby could sing my grocery list and I’d love it. And I could show you the classic iconic scene but I won’t. Check out Bing and Danny dressing up as the girls . . .

1. Singing in the Rain

Gene Kelly. Debby Reynolds. Donald O’Connor. even a cameo by the fairly wonderful Cyd Charisse.  I had a terrible time deciding on the video for this one but I had to give you the scene of all scenes. . . If this doesn’t make you smile I don’t know what will.

And if I haven’t wasted enough of your time on this beautiful Friday – :) – Tell me – what are your favorites? Sound of Music? Oklahoma? Annie get your Gun? I want to know!

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Since I’ve been a slacker and haven’t done a Fourth of July craft (it’s not like there aren’t a million out there – goodness half of them are at Under the Table and Dreaming) - I needed to recognize the holiday some way in my little corner of blogland. Enter Top Five Friday! So here are 5 things to celebrate this weekend.

1. Small Town Celebrations -

I really don’t think anything beats the Fourth of July in small towns. Parades, carnivals, picnics, fireflies. Eating fried chicken and riding a Ferris wheel. Does it ever get old watching your children watch fireworks?

Well – maybe if they’re of the age where the whole thing freaks them out and they scream like banshees. Been there. Done that.

(A bit of randomness for you. When I took this picture I was sitting on some steps in a tiny town in Delaware watching their fireworks and carnival. A little frog hopped up next to me and peed on the step. How weird is that?)

2. The variety of our beautiful country. Whether you live in rural farmland . . .

Or in a major city . . .

There is beauty everywhere. Take some time this weekend to find it.

3. Freedom to worship. I don’t thank God often enough that we have the freedom to worship Him in the biggest church . . .

Or the littlest chapel . . .

Or in our hearts. . .

No matter our age or sex or color. So many people don’t have this choice.

4. Take some time to remember those who have fought for our freedoms.

And pray for those who are leading our country. Whether you agree with them or not.

5. Enjoy it all! Spend time with your family and friends. Barbecue. Go to the beach. Try not to get sunburned. Light some sparklers. Tell your kids about the people who founded this country and why they did it. Eat too much apple pie.

Have a wonderful Fourth of July!

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