Avery's First Christmas Program

Thursday night marked a big FIRST for our family! It was our child's first program. And Avery had a speaking part. He quoted Acts 10:38 "God annointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power." Then he and all the other 4 year olds (there were more than 50!) sang a couple songs.
It was simple. It was cute. It made us very proud.

The non-speaking actors made an adorable manger scene.

Avery waiting to say his verse after the letter "X"

He wasn't the least bit shy! He spoke clearly and slowly. My high school public speaking teacher would be proud.

When he was done, he came to the edge for his picture to be taken. That was met with chuckles from the crowd, and Chris and me too.

This is the group of 4 Year Olds. There were a lot of them! Their behavior was great during the show.

Avery was chillin out on the piano during the song. He also decided to check out the crowd instead of keep up with the hand motions.

Of course Mary Hannah wanted in on the action. She asked several times during the show if she, too, could go up on stage. So when the program ended, we allowed her to approach the stage. She took to it like a fish to water.

And this is what happens as a result of practicing at home for the show: Mary Hannah learnas it and needs a turn to perform, too.

Singing along with the program.