Alabaster's Song by Max Lucado

The Candle light service and Christmas play was last Sunday night, December 12, 2010 at our church.  Andrew played the"little boy,"(main part) and Anna was Mary and she had another role as the big sister (yes I know...she isn't really the big sister but for this play she was). 

Andrew gets so nervous and embarrassed when he has to do something like this in front of people.  Thankfully, I minored in drama in college and happened to know some techniques to help those uncomfortable on stage to find the fun in acting.  He did a great job!  He even said to me after the play, "Mom, that was actually fun and I didn't get embarrassed!"  He was proud of himself and knew he had accomplished something.

Anna on the other hand seems to love the stage.  In the past four months I have seen this shy little girl sing a solo in front of her whole school,  say lines for a school chapel program and lead a prayer in chapel as well as sing in her first choir concert.  Including this play, she says it is fun and loves to do it.  I may have a mini-me on my hands.

Candle light processional

Looking at Alabaster Angel on the tree

Alabaster

Alabaster comes to life!

Takes a trip to Bethlehem

Back in bed listening to the singing.

Christmas morning!