We Love Disney!

 Sometimes I get so excited about getting all arty and creative, I bite off a little more than I can chew.  That just about sums up the set design for Winnie's 2nd grade program - Ode to Walt Disney!  I actually forgot what it was called, but I did learn all about Walt, so it fits!

I thought it would be a good idea to draw and paint life-sized pictures of ALL the characters to match the songs the kids were singing.  To be fair, other moms said they'd be happy to help.  I'm just pretty selfish when it comes to art projects.  And it only took me 4 weeks of intense work and the complete neglect of my family to finish them!   

 First I drew . . .

 Then I painted . . .

 Then I outlined . . .

 Then I laminated . . .

 Then I got together with other prop moms and set it all up for the performance!

 Like always, I swore I would never take on such a big project on my own again, but who am I kidding.  I know I'll be waist-high in art supplies, poster board and fabric next year.

 The best part of the whole program was watching Winnie sing the "Let it Go" solo as Elsa from Frozen!  She literally practiced in the basement on her Frozen karaoke machine for MONTHS!!!  And she didn't disappoint!  She belted it out while she twirled her sparkly ribbon and danced her little heart out.  I'm sure it caught the eye of her crush, Lucas, pictured above.  She'll kill me if she sees it! 

 These AMAZINGLY TALENTED second grade teachers wrote and conducted the whole production.  Winnie's teacher, Mrs. Winn, finished up her last year before retirement with one great show!  As a reward for the second grade performers, the teachers got up at the crack of dawn and made about 100 Mickey Mouse waffles from a single-press waffle iron!  I guess they are just as crazy as I am!