Herb,
I really like accoustic arrangements like this.
Enjoyed your efforts.

Very nice indeed Herb, stately and majestic. Just right. You had a good year for music eh? Good for you man.

The mix here is superb. nicely done Herb

Last song of the year, and it's a beauty.  Very nicely played and mixed.  One of my Christmas favorites.  Thanks for posting it.

Meanwhile, I have to admire your ambitious goals, Herb.  Getting myself to finish song 'ideas' into finished songs just seems to get harder every year.

Philz and Rhyno:  Thanks guys for having a listen. I'm glad you enjoyed listening as much as I enjoyed recording this. 

I love this song. Very nice production. Joy to you.

 Very nice acoustic and airy tune Herb.

Bert, Lynn, Mike , Tim, and Scotty, 

Thanks for listening. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. 

I agree Scotty, end the year on a high note!

Wow Herb...how did I miss this?! So sorry brother! What an awesome piece! Totally loved the mix and agree with James and Randy on this. That fiddle was so impressive I thought it was Scotty. LOL! This song reminds me of my first crush on a girl in 1st grade. Hottest lil girl in the school came out for our Christmas show in school and played this on piano while a few others sang with her. I never forgot this song as it was the first time I had ever heard it. Still reminds me of her to this day. She became my lil girlfriend until the end of second grade and ditched me for my best friend. Ah broken hearted at 8! Hahahaha! 

Great everything on this tune though...awesome sounds and arrangement. Definitely one of your best all around pieces here. Really well done all across the board man. Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing this gem with us. :)

-Danny

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! YEAH Herb!

Know how: thanks man.... I just bought that mandolin in the summer.... it's such a fun instrument.

Danny: ahhhh those bitter sweet memories... I know them well. Young love..... but ain't it all? 

Thalweg: Very cool to see you here chiming in on this tune. Thanks

Bill: I figgered you'd like it. Thanks

Jonbouy: I'm glad you listened and liked it too. Thanks

well, I thought this was gone till next year.....

Thanks lhansen for listening. I'm glad you liked it. 

Scoobie.... I got that mando back a few months.... bought it from a college student who was needing some money. I love the way it sounds too. Thanks for listening. 

I dont frequent this forum but I really need to start stopping by. Love the mountain/country vibe that is alluded to in other posts, Herb .Merry Christmas.

Vincent: the song was deliberately put together as it is. It felt natural to me, although you might hear it as a curve ball... to use your words.  
Cassie is learning and improving and we continue to work on some things together. She's working on her first writing/co-writing experience with me & Pat now. Her comment after a 2 hr session to try to simply write a verse and chorus was.... I didn't think it would have been this difficult. 
Nashville, yes, I joined NASI recently and sent a few tunes in for critical review by some of Nashville's hit writers. Needless to say, it is a high bar in Nashville, however, the reviews came back very encouraging. I had asked for a no holds barred review. Give me the truth and they did. More work is required in a few areas, but now,  with the help of those folks, I can identify the weak areas in my writing and production. 
Yes, you are correct. The path to Nashville recognition is a hard one, but writers who persevere and learn from their mistakes, can and do overcome those barriers. 

Thank you for listening to the song.