During one of the busiest weeks of the year, time stood refreshingly still as I watched Rylie and Reagan perform in the annual Mother's Day Out Christmas Pageant. I have to say that I don't typically get very excited for performances and probably -no definitely- underappreciate the work that goes into such a production. While I fully support the event and the excitement it brings for the girls, I was honestly surprised by the amount of joy that filled my heart as I watched. In years past, Rylie has mastered the "deer in the headlights" look as she stood still on stage, wondering what she had managed to become a part of. However, this year was different. Not only did Rylie confidently embrace her responsibility to sing and perform the corresponding hand motions, Reagan lit up as she realized she had the attention of everyone in the room. As a member of the first class to enter and perform, Reagan excitedly walked down the aisle and enthusiastically shook her bells until sitting just wasn't enough. It was then that she stood up in front of all the kids and shook those bells and did a little be-bop dance until one of the great teachers, Ms. Cathy, invited Reagan to sit on her lap where she continued to shake those bells with all she had. How special it is to learn something new about your child as you watch the spark of something uniquely placed in them by God himself.
And while I can't tell you what the songs were that they were actually singing and I believe these shots are evidence to support my theory that it is IMPOSSIBLE to get great pictures at events like this, I hope you enjoy these photos. It was a fun afternoon celebrating the birth of a baby more precious than any other; our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
what a fun program...I think we might have to look for something like this in DC for a couple of days a week.
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