Alyssa's first Christmas (or any other kind) Concert!

Before the concert...
That's our girl, only one doing the hand motions!
She looks a little demonesque with her eyes like that but she is still our little cutie!

The nursery at our Church has been preparing all the kids for their annual Christmas concert. Throughout the entire 6 week process Alyssa has been very interested in singing on stage (never really knew what that meant) and she would practice her songs and movements all the time. We have a few friends with kids her age that were already declaring that they weren't going to sing on stage and I was a little worried. Yes she is a ham but that is in the comfort of our own home. She gladly put on her Angel costume and then wanted it off. So many kids were crying about it backstage that is was freaking her out a bit. I took her to the cafe in the lobby where we snacked on a muffin and talked about it. Right before they were going to take them back and line them up I dropped her off and she again, gladly put on her Angel costume. Next thing we knew here comes her class of Angels (girls) and Lambs (boys). We excitedly searched for her and there she was with a big smile on her face. She was lined up with the other kids, found us, and gave us a wave and a smile. So exciting because there was our little girl, on stage!

Sadly, she decided to pick her nose through the entire first performance (okay the length of the performance was only 7 or so minutes) so we stayed for the 2nd performance to get that one on tape. Luckily we did because our Angel was so precious, singing her songs out loud, doing the hand motions, and even waving to us. It was wonderful and so precious to watch her. She literally ran off stage towards me and was full of excitement for herself. I have a feeling that there will be many more stage appearances in her future.

I will burn a copy of her CD after we attend tomorrow's little dance recital at her dance class. We are also very excited about that too!