Baby In A Manger, I Love You

Hands down one of best nights of my life.  Braeden, all handsome singing Christmas carols in front of a huge crowd, priceless.  He had spent weeks practicing his songs and he did not disappoint.  It is crazy how much of a difference one year makes.  Last year he couldn't stay on his spot and lip sang the whole time.  This year, he was never distracted, sang his songs, did the motions and waved at us often.  I was so overcome with joy I totally cried, a couple of times.  Kinda like when he got his four year old shots and he was so brave and didn't cry, yet I did because he is that stinkin wonderful.

Braeden, your whole family was there, all thirteen of us!  Even Papa came to see you shine.  My sweet you will always be in the back row, you have the tall Stovie gene to thank.  A couple times you made sure to make eye contact with me and wave while I was in the front row taping you.  You even at one point told the boy next you that I was your Momma.  You are such a joy and we are so proud of you!

Notice how he had to step back so that he had more room?  And those mitts!  The kid has baseball gloves for hands.  Again, thank the Stover genes.

 

 

Stella had a very tough time sitting still for the show.  She made it about two songs and needed Auntie to take her out.  I was told by Connor that she found a baby boy and ended up giving him hugs and kisses.  She already has those Motherly instincts.

 

 This was the only picture I could get with the four of us.  Thank you Connor!

 

You may think that I don't do this poor childs hair but I do.  She takes everything out of her hair, drives me nuts.

Be still my beating heart.