And Without Further Ado....

So, a while back I had posted a video where Cole was beat boxing here at home and Aidan made the very impromptu decision to start supplementing his brother's entertainment with his dancing skills (whilst wearing a rather small Sponge Bob pajama shirt; see blog entry "A Momentary Break from the Sadness").  The result was hilarious and, truth be told, I felt a little guilty that Aidan may have, in a sense, stolen the spotlight from Cole....

Well, ladies and gentlemen, Cole for sure got his time to shine.  After my now sister-in-law's family saw the original video, they suggested that at the time of the wedding, Cole might want the opportunity to beat box at the reception, in front of all the wedding party and guests.

I mentioned this as a possibility to Colton, and he took hold of the idea with great gusto!  In the days prior to our trip to Cali, I could hear him practicing his skills in his room, and not once did he seem nervous about the prospect of "being on stage".

The day of the wedding came and the ceremony was beautiful.  Bride and Groom were blissfully happy.... and Cole just wanted to know, "how long 'til I get to beat box?"

Well, here it is folks....

Colton Lane Finnegan, age 8 1/2, in his first public beat boxing performance...Steven and I couldn't be more proud.  Let's be honest, the kid's got mad skills, wouldn't you agree?  :o)