As some of you already know,my 8 yr old girl had the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at the Dixie Round Up Rodeo, which is one of the biggest, no I think it is the biggest event in St. George, 75 years running! I heard an add on the radio that the Lions Club would be having auditions for this. I asked her if she wanted to, and she said yes, so I taught her the song, she practiced, and the next day she auditioned and won! We were all surprised, and happy! Then one month later, was the rodeo. It was the opening night of the 3 day event. She was so brave that night! They had quite the production. Military tanks and men, tons of kids with flags and horses and a big giant flag, then out walks little D. She looked so small, but she belted out that song, flawless! I was so proud of her. I had tears rolling down my cheeks behind the camcorder I was holding! ( when we got home my 3 year old erased the video, so I had tears rolling down my cheeks for 2 days!!) Then about 1 week later, her elementary school asked her to sing it again during an assembly ( I did record this too..and still have it! ) That evening our neighbors invited us over for their daughters birthday party. We later played a game on their play station, called "Sing Star". It is like a Karaoke game. It was fun! My daughter when we got home said, Mom, I sang in front of hundreds of people at the rodeo, and you can't even sing in front of the neighbors! Boy did she hit that right on the head! I sang alright, but no one could hear me!! I sing in the privacy of my own home, thank you very much. I LOVE to sing, but it is SCARY! I am amazed at the bravery and confidence that my daughter has! NICE JOB DEV!!
