Adorable Keegan Roberts Dances on 'The Today Show'

By Rebecca Macatee Posted Dec 9th 2010 02:00PM

'The Today Show' got some impromptu holiday cheer from one charismatic little boy this morning.

Live from their home in Carthage, Texas, the Roberts family's segment about a letter the daughter wrote to help get her family Christmas decorations, after the loss of their father in Afghanistan left them without the will to celebrate much turned into something else.

Little Keegan Roberts, clearly excited about the TV cameras, stole the show with his enviable dance moves!

Watch below as one little boy adds some hope and hilarity to a rather somber subject.

We're pretty sure Keegan's dad Casey, described as, "a kid at heart," would get a good laugh about his own little boy bringing morning merriment to national television!

During the segment, Meredith Vieira told mom Denise Roberts about her daughter's letter to Christmas Decor's program 'Decorated Family' requesting red, white and blue decorations for Christmas to honor her fallen father and help bring holiday cheer to her mother and brother.

A teary-eyed Denise read the letter on air: "What makes my family special is that we are a gold star family. My daddy gave his life for our country on May 7, 2008."

"She's amazing," Denise remarked of Kaylen.

Keegan's impromptu dance-session began when he and his mother and sister sat on the couch to reminisce about Casey Roberts. "Family was his everything," Denise explained. "He was a big kid at heart. He loved being right in there with the kids."

While Keegan continued boogieing, when Denise revealed what she wanted for Christmas. "I just want to see my kids smile. I think that sometimes we lose ourselves in the grief sometimes and it's hard to go on."

Then, Kaylen found out what the visit from 'The Today Show' was all about -- her letter. But that didn't phase her little brother.

The dancing only stopped when Vieira asked the three to go outside to see that Walmart had donated decorations and presents to the family for Christmas.

But the youngster proudly waved to the crowd gathered around their home when being gifted with the goodies -- which included laptops for his mom and Kaylen, fishing equipment for him, bikes, iPads, movies and more.

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Thursday 09 December

By Kristin

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What a cute video! LOVE it!

By Lisa

I saw the segment this morning when I was getting ready for work. I know the story was sad in regards to losing the father and husband. It was also very touching about the daughters letter but it was so cute to see the little boy have such a good time being on TV. Definitely cheered up my morning.

By Alice

haha you can tell Meredith was fighting back the giggles. I'm glad that even though the subject of this video was really sad, that Keegan was able to bring us all smiles. What a nice and deserving family. God bless them!

Sunday 12 December

By Lana

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That's what it's all about

By angelia

all this was well worth it! i laughed so much i was crying what a nice family well deserved your husband and father is smiling from above Godbless you all Merry Christmas!

By dombessi

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gay

By Joe

Who?? You??

Friday 10 December

By Greg

You are a sick person

By LINDA LOCH

The kid is ugly and he is a brat. Kind of looks gay...

By nritch326

I think it is you that is ugly, and you know they say God hates ugly!! Must be a very sad life you have to be the way you are.

By kim

get a life!! didnt your parents teach you if you dont have anything good to say not to say anything? try it!

this kid is too adorable. i am very happy for this family!

By patricia

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WHHAAAAATTTT????

By Linda Loch

to nritch 326, kim,& patrica... Just because he is a little kid doesn't make him "sweet". He acts like a brat and he looks like a girl. Not all kids are sweet and cute. Some are just brats. Would be interesting to see how he grows up. His mother does not seem to have any brains either. Don't start in with the God stuff either. God has nothing to do with the fact the kid is a brat. That is his moms fault. AND if you read the bible you will find it is full of hate on BOTH sides....NITWITS !!!!

By Preacher Dan

God Bless Linda Loch And forgive her, She try's to be as pleasent as she can

By christine howard

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I will pray for you linda loch

By Nancy

That was so bittersweet. I laughed and cried. The true meaning of Christmas and good will toward man. What a wonderful loving family. How sad that the people that are the best in the world tend to lose the most ......

By CJSmith

I agree with you. The ones that don't need death to occur, nor need anything bad to happen...it seems it always happens to the good folks. Never the bad guys..the killers, robbers, abusers....always the good guys that want more out of life. I can't understand it how life is just that way. It is what it is. Nothing any of us can change about it. I'm happy for that little family. I hope they have a Merry Christmas!~

By Alfred cutajar

That's what America is all about,it represent what the American people, are kind affectionate,
extremely proud to be an American.

By amy

I laughed and cried..What a lovely family..Their brave dad would be so proud...

By Gary Miceli

Not to be overly critical but as little help - not phase, faze.

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