Tonight was the church Christmas program. This has always been one of my favorite events, even before having children of my own. Seeing little kids dressed in their Sunday best and singing (or not singing) their little hearts out is one of my favorite things ever. I always grin from ear to ear when the little ones get up there, and Dan and I nudge each other and whisper about so-and-so who is so cute or you-know-who who lifted up her dress. It’s always a great time.
This year was no exception, and to make it even better, Aliyah was able to perform! Her Frogs class sang 3 songs. Aliyah has been very excited about this and practiced often at home. I was a bit worried that she wouldn’t sing at all or, even worse, would cry and run to us, but she did great! She wasn’t as animated as her practicing, but she did a wonderful job. So did her friends!
Sorry about the camera shaking at the end. I was laughing because Aliyah’s friend Eden was picking up all the pieces of blue tape that were set there for kids to know where to stand. It was adorable. And in the second video, notice Aliyah’s friend Luke casually fall into the poinsettias.
The rest of the program was great, too. I love our church! If you want to see the entire service, watch here. (It’s not there yet, but I assume it will be eventually.)
Maddie and Kenz weren’t able to be in the program because Maddie’s immune system still isn’t 100%, but they came and watched. Aliyah is all smiles with these girls.
My beautiful Aliyah
My girls
Posted by Charlee Pensak on December 12, 2011 at 11:06 am
I think its too funny that in your video my daughter is singing the loudest! Ans when Like fell in she kept right on dancing and singing eventhough her neighbor fell off stage!
Posted by beamuzd on December 12, 2011 at 10:58 pm
Yes, Aubree was so cute! Looks like she loves to sing.
Posted by David Van Houten on December 12, 2011 at 12:25 pm
We watched the program on line last night, but the camera didn’t focus on Aliyah nearly enough, so thanks for a more focused feature.
She looks so beautiful in that red dress! (We did think that she could have jumped a little higher on the “Ring the bells” song.)
Posted by Baba Schenkel on December 12, 2011 at 1:56 pm
Ooo la la! We think Aliyah stole the show in her elegant red dress!
Posted by Jenny VH on December 12, 2011 at 6:54 pm
Best moments in life! I love kids and their enthusiasm and “who cares who is watching” attitude. Where can I get a dress like that? WOW!
Posted by Leah Schnyders on December 15, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Such a cute dress!! 10 more days and you’ll be in MI!!!