Third Grade Christmas Play

Little Valley Elementary's Third Grade puts on a annual Christmas Play. The kids all get to try out for various parts or participate in musical numbers. Rylee informed us that she was trying out for one of the main parts. We were a little anxious for her, but eager for her to try. Tryouts were held and she was asked back for the second round. The teachers then made them wait until the next day to find out what part they would be playing. I picked them up from school that day. Rylee came running outside and about knocked me over with her excitement. She was one of the lead elves "Sparkle". She came home with instructions for her costume and the practice schedule.

The work began. She was full of ideas for her costume and she drew them out on paper. Dave & I tried to direct her to what we thought it should be. She had her own ideas and was quick to tell us no.

The day finally arrived for the performance. The usual nerves appeared, but the excitement soon took over.

Rylee as Sparkle

Class Singing

Please, Please, PPPPPlease

Rylee and her costume

She did such a great job and remembered all her lines.

As we were sitting there watching the play. Ryder asked what was behind the garage doors. What garage doors we were in the school gym / cafeteria. Then I looked to where he was pointing and to my amazement there was garage doors or rather the rollup doors for the kitchen and where they serve lunch to the kids. We tried to explain to him they were not garage doors. No amount of talking could convince he otherwise.