Second Grade Christmas Recital

The second-graders at Bode's school put on a Christmas musical.  I think it was called Bubblegum Bart or something like that.  The gist of the story was Bubblegum Bart was going to ruin Christmas at some western town (it had a name, but I don't remember it).  The town asked Santa to help, and he sent in the Peppermint Kid (a Terminator-like enforce), who talked things through with Bubblegum Bart, and Christmas was saved.  Bode told us before the play that he was just a singer in the choir.  However, just before the event started, there was a special announcement.  Apparently one of the ho-down callers didn't show.  Thus, the director tells the entire audience that, "Bode McGuirk is filling is as one of the callers."  We were so excited (sort of) that Bode would have a speaking role.

The kids all filed into the gymnasium and took their places.  I took a big group shot, from which you can see nothing.

I then zoomed in for a good shot of Bode.

The choir pieces were songs with lots of movement by the singers.  Here's a movie of one of the songs.

Next is Bode's big scene.  I'm not sure if Bode and Javar remembered to turn the microphone on or not, as it's hard to hear what they say.  Plus, the school had a limited number of microphones, so the kids had to pass them around like hot potatoes during the dialogue--which was actually very funny to watch, and they all did a great job.

The musical ended to thunderous applause and a standing ovation (there weren't enough chairs).  We were very proud of Bode for stepping in--he showed no signs of stage fright, which is pretty cool for an eight-year old.

Finally, our own version of a Mozart recital--I figured I'd see if my piano playing is getting any better (not really--a bit muddled in some places).

We've had a great holiday season thus far.  There is snow in the forecast in the next couple days--maybe we'll get a snow day :-)  Otherwise, we will continue to do our Christmas shopping, and occasionally give Santa a ring (with an assist from the Elf) and update him on Bode's good/bad status.  Pleasant day to all.