CHRISTmas at the Glen

It was a night for all of the children's groups to sing etc for Christmas. Sam is now in the children's choir (1-4th grade) Molly sang with the M&M's.
Sam apparently had fleas, or Molly out itching powder in his sweater prior to singing ha.  My favorite part is when he looks over at us and smiles, then tries hard not to smile.  such a cute, sweet little guy!

The M&M's had some special friends show up---  the sheep, the cow and the donkey. 

Here is a synopsis of the videos----  the first song it is Madison who is screaming (jumping girl in red dress)  you can also tell when she sings as she doesn't say her" r's" or" l's"

the second song (silent night--- suppose to be sweet and silent) Molly decides to make her voice be heard.  toward the end of the song Molly finds the mic---  i think she is going to be a natural speaker when she is older ha!! 
This one is really blurry----  but don't fear, the best move of the night was clear as a bell...

now the second set---
molly is not shy in the screaming department for her favorite song (and the reason why she got to be the cow) she doesn't miss a beat even when her hat falls off, she continues singing.  she thinks trent (boy behind her is the reason for the hat to keep falling--- not the fact that she has a tiny head)  she does mess up the chorus a little once, but she just continues to belt it and doesn't miss a beat so all is well)  I think madison got some jumping beans prior to the event, and molly, well, she just can't stand still for a second.
Madison came back to life and drowned out Molly (what a competition these two have going) for the happy birthday Jesus song.  Molly needs a hat readjustment (yet again)
One of Molly's favorite things to do right now is change the real words with rhyming words, she managed to contain herself until the final song---  shortly after the sheep comes to life, Molly rhymes "way" with "pray"--- and seems to be quite proud of herself afterward.
and then, the event of all events... molly stares down the sheep, turns her head a little more and Madison starts jumping again---  maybe the jumping caught everyone,s eyes instead of the most disgusting part of the night---(at 4:22 on video)  yup, the pick and lick (or rather chew)  you can hear us in the background calling out her name and saying no.  the sweet little sheep hollers out-- giving Molly time enough to eat her prize and then, as though nothing ever happened, she continues on in song...makes a mother oh so proud..... YUCK!!!

So Molly and I were at the store the other day.  A man came up to her and said, "hey, I know you, you sang at my church on Sunday night"  Molly looked up at him and he continued on "you were a little cow.  You were the hit of the night, I loved your enthusiasm"  She quickly told him her name (as she pretty much expects everyone to know who she is)  and then wandered off down the row. (we happened to be in the toy section of the store).  She should have stayed though, as her ego would have grown-- for all of the sweet compliments that she was getting.   Thankfully he never mentioned the pick, maybe he never saw it, or maybe he was just thoughtful and realized I would just die knowing that my daughter was remembered for doing a disgusting deed ha ha!!!

end of year M&M's sing

Sam's final singing with the M&M's.  The last songs for Molly's first year.  What a whirl wind of a year for M&M's.  It is hard to believe it is over.  I love to hear those sweet voices singing.

 there were 3 songs, but in passing the camera to Kirk, we missed one---oops!

Merry Christmas M&M's sing in big church

well, The M&M's got to sing in big church today. They were pretty cute! I love watching these little ones and seeing how they behave in unusual circumstances. True to form, you can hear my kiddos singing. I was very proud of them, there was no tap dancing, no antics, nothing crazy... then Sam ended it with a sweet little face ha!!! Molly was very proud of herself as well, and wanted ma to give her the affirmation she needed ha!! oh, and, Molly did NOT like that another little girl was getting the attention that she so craves... she had to squawk out something to get everyone's attention as well! Poor little girl, just can't handle someone else being in the lime light!

My kids did not do very well the second service. Apparently they felt they had already done their job so why do it again?! Molly spent the entire time chewing her finger and well, either bending down or sitting on the floor-- she also enjoyed watching the girl behind her. I was impressed how she got the other molly to do a little marching with her.
Sam on the other hand, well, who can resist a pretty girl right?! I enjoyed how his sweet little friend Emily "dared" him to do a shout out, then acts all innocent and nonchalant about it... But hey, it cracked Sam, Emily and Jessica up, so I guess it was ok right?! ha

Fall Harvest meal-- kids sing with M&M's

ok, so, I guess it was up to my children to add the comic relief for the night.
Molly decided that the step she was on was the perfect place to attempt some new tap dancing moves that she has created.
You can here her share with everyone "I just really like this song" during the first little pause of the first song.
In true Sam form, he decided he needed to sing just a word or 2 behind. (I am starting to think he might be doing it on purpose now just to make sure everyone knows when he is singing ha).
Apparently the mother of these children hyped them up with sugar or something prior to going on stage as neither seem to be able to just stand and sing. (or is it because Sam knew that I was unable to see him at the spot I was sitting so if he danced a little jig I was sure to have him in the video)
I did have to interrupt the taping of the 2nd song due to the fact that my daughter decided it would be a good idea to stick her cute little fingers in the electrical outlet on stage. You can also hear me telling her that she needs to keep her dress down.
I am not sure who the little boy is that is next to her, I know I am the director, but I still do not know him. BUT apparently Molly grew a strong attachment to him, as she grabs his hand and holds it throughout, then decides she needs to rub his head. Kirk told me that she also caressed his ear ever so lovingly as they were leaving (I was helping littles off the stage at that time)
It is too bad that my children are so shy and introverted! HA





1st part of second song




2nd part of 2nd song

M&M's are sooo sweet

Sam is in the M&M program at church (Music and Missions) on wed nights. For the last night they sang for the church... you can go here and here to see my sweet boy sing... (yup, proud mama moment!!) Isn't he just the cutest happiest little guy!!!! He is standing next to his friend (named none other than "Samuel") Thankfully he is known by his name and not "theothersamuel" hee hee. I know, I know, both of my kids have friends with the same name, you would think we picked the top names of the year or something!!
Just think, next year both molly and Sam will be up there singing--- can't wait (hopefully Molly will not replace the 'flasher' role ha ha!!!)