Bennett's Christmas Program

Bennett had his very first program at school on December 19th.  Apparently these things are a huge deal.  There were about 30 kids and tons of parents, sibling, aunts, uncles, and grandparents there to watch.  It was adorable.  They sang a few songs and then we headed back to the classroom for the Christmas snack.

We were all sitting in our pews waiting for the kids to arrive.  Bennett's class walked in and you could tell he was totally looking for us.  He spotted us and waved to us for about 5 minutes.  Love it.

He was excited to be on stage!  He was on the center riser in the center of the row.  Oh Lord...what will he do?

He sang the first song beautifully!  This is the song called "Where is Santa?"  He loves practicing it at home.   

He noticed that his little buddy, Keegan was right behind him after the first song and it was all downhill from there.  He was so silly!   He stuck out his tongue, sang in a weird, loud voice, and they sort of messed with each other the rest of the program.  He was constantly turned around.

Jingle Bells complete with a hand bell.  

The kids were so cute.

See...he is talking to Keegan in this one

Oh and this was sweet.

I was a little bit embarrassed because a lot of people were looking at me with the "Bless her Heart" look.  Neil tried to tell me otherwise until one mom said "you've got your hands full" to me after the program.  :(  "At least he is cute" is what another mom said.  I just smiled and went on to the party!

We happened to have Henry's 15 month well visit the same day and I asked her about Bennett.  She said that he is going to be outgoing and a leader!  I was sooooooo encouraged by her statement.  I just held my head up the rest of the day thinking about my little leader!


Erin and I were in charge of snack for Christmas.  Erin bought little snowmen and Santa ice creams from Baskin Robbins and I brought the little Santa cups.  I love how festive everything looks.

The kids each brought a gift to donate to the class and a book to play musical books.  They got to open their class gift and then we played the book game.

Look what Bennett got!  Thanks, John Rives!

My adorably handsome boy!

Someone was soooooo excited that Grandad and Nana came to see his performance.  Pops came too but didn't get in a picture.