My cousins and I spent the better part of our time together as youth recreating this movie. The record to the musical was one of the few our grandma owned, and we would spend hours dancing to the music in her front room. And even more hours rehearsing our own version of the play in her basement.
My girls have never seen "Annie," so we felt it a cultural obligation to share it with them this weekend. Megan and Tiffany came over, we made yummy treats, and we all snuggled in to watch this veritable classic. Of course, the kids (including Fisher and Quincy) loved it. Dan threatened to leave if any of us burst into song, so we older girls had to bite our tongues.
But each note of the familiar music brought back a flood of cherished childhood memories. And if you haven't seen it yet (or even lately), you must watch it soon! 'Cause your never fully dressed without a smile!