The little Pre-K stars were assigned roles right after Thanksgiving, and Joey was thrilled to be a shepherd, and visibly relieved that he wasn't playing Joseph.
"My name IS Joseph, but I didn't really want to play him," he told me, happy with his part, which involved clutching a giant stuffed sheep, and admiring the baby Jesus in his manger.
We weren't sure what to expect of a cast of 4 and 5 year-olds, but the finished product could not have been more darling! Yes, Clara may have been picking her nose for at least two minutes of the pageant, and Joey may have practically trampled baby Jesus as he was adjusting his robe and finding a spot to kneel next to the manger, but it was sweet, perfectly choreographed, and a wonderful way to celebrate the season.
We left the house bright and early, but not without first posing in front of the Christmas tree for a picture taken by Grandma Cecchin!
Gallant Joey helped protect Clara from the rain on the way into the church.
Each class filed in before the show began, and took their place on risers on each side of the altar. Here's Clara, behind her little friend Henry.
Clara's in the back row, second from the right... directly in front of her are her two favorite girlfriends, Ella and Brookie.
Joey's the middle shepherd to the left of the manger.
How cute are they? All that practice paid off, because all of the kids did a wonderful job!
When Joey's job as shepherd was done, he returned to his seat and assumed his new Jock Pose.
The reward for all that hard work? Cookies and punch! Joey -- with Clara at his side -- let loose with his best friend Drew.
Molly loved the show, and is already angling for an angel role in the 2013 production!
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