Last Sunday was a day Maya had been looking forward to for a very long time. Her FAVORITE singer, Jana Alayra, was going to be in concert at our church. Jana Alayra is an amazing woman who has a true gift of witnessing to children through her music. Maya got Jana's first video about a year and a half ago and watches it along with her second video non stop! We have all learned the songs backwards and forwards. It is so neat to see Maya singing along at home and it was even more special seeing her at the concert. This is Maya's second time seeing Jana Alayra in concert and probably not her last. It was even more fun this time because Maya's cousin Taylor came too! ( You can see Taylor and Maya dancing along in the picture!)
When we got to the church it was already full of kids just waiting for the concert to start. Of course Maya was not shy and somehow managed to squeeze her way into the front row. (That's my girl!!) Maya waived at Jana as soon as she came out on stage and Jana waived back. (See picture.) It was a proud moment when Maya was picked to go on stage. She belted out the words and was doing all of the hand motions. She didn't even have to watch Jana to follow her. Maya's favorite part of the concerts is when Jana brings her microphone out into the audience and points it to one of her adoring fans and they are able to sing ALL BY THEMSELVES into the mic. (Maya loves doing this at home with her babies, she of course plays the role of Jana.) At the concert Jana pointed the microphone to Maya TWICE. Maya was thrilled to sing all by herself! I must admit, I was very excited for her too.
These videos are just a clip of Maya singing on stage. The first one Maya (in the orange shirt next to the little girl with the headband) and Taylor (right next to Maya in the red sweater) are in the middle of the stage. The second video you can see Maya in her orange shirt just pass Jana. (You may want to hit pause on the music to the right so you can hear the video better.)
After the concert Jana stays and talks to every child who wants to see her. We stood in line (for what seem to be forever) and finally Maya got her chance to give Jana a hug and get her autograph on her t-shirt. Jana's website is www.janaalayra.com. We highly suggest the videos and dvd's. They are great for kids!!
A picture with Jana
Maya getting her shirt signed
Maya's signed shirt
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