The next American Idol

Last night Katie's AWANA group held a talent show (about 30 kids). Katie had decided she wanted to sing the National Anthem, she loves to sing but she's never done it in front of a large crowd before so I wasn't sure if she'd actually go through with it. Well last night when they called her name, she went right up there and just belted it out. I could tell she was a little nervous before she went up and thought she might sing real quietly or something but nope, she sang her little heart out and was so beautiful. She got the loudest applause by far and ended up winning first place. They called 3rd place, then 2nd and I could tell she was nervous that she wouldn't win anything but then they called 1st place and her name and she was so excited. The director even invited her to go sing next week at an event they are doing for a retirement home. :) Watching her up there was definitely one of those proud, tears in your eyes, mommy moments. I'm so amazed by her courage and confidence and blown away at the beautiful, talented young girl she is growing up to be. Of course I forgot my video camera - still kicking myself over that, but will definitely bring it next week to record her singing at the Life Care Center. :)