Riley, the Christmas Sheep

A mark of parenthood happened last Sunday. My baby was old enough to be in the church Christmas pageant. Granted it wasn't a speaking part, but still...I remember being an angel a few times, and when I was in high school I got to play Mary (a coveted role I might add) in our church play. So for me, having my baby making her first debut as a sheep in the stable where Jesus was born? Priceless.

Being as Riley just turned 3 and never been on stage before, we weren't sure how she would take being in front of all those people. But, she did wonderful!(hmmm...now whose DNA could this be from??) Everyone got a kick as she looked to the audience and found Dan and I and started waving wildly and saying "hi Momma!" "hi Daddy!" During the play there were a few songs, and watching her try and remember the words and sing was pretty cute. She was doing her best to be like the big kids.

My baby is growing up...and I couldn't be more proud *tear*