Every year we enjoy the Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide concerts -- this was their 33rd year performing! They started performing as a couple, adding their 5 children through the years, and now they have a good collection of daughter-in-laws and grandchildren, as well as a school full of Irish dancers joining them.
Little Hayden, age 3, alternated between miniature harp, tambourine, drum, ukulele, singing, and watching the percussionist. Actually, he spent much of the time mesmerized by the drummer.
This little guy was on stage for much of the show, which went from 7pm - 9:30pm. I coundn't believe how well-behaved he was! Both of his parents as well as his older sister, aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents are all performers, so I suppose it is in the blood for him. Still, though, very impressive. His dad is the cellist, and his mom and aunt are waiting in the wings on either side of the stage, ready to snatch him if needed.
This is the one year old daughter of the drummer, who just learned to walk. She toddled around on stage in this Irish dance costume which matched the older dancers. So adorable!
My dad and daughters ready to hit the stage for the processional after the intermission. Costumes are provided in the lobby for you to choose from. About half the people on stage are kids-at-heart in adult bodies, like my dad.
Grandmother Pam leads the processional, with Little K on the tambourine behind her.
Final bow, until show #34 next year...
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