Harveys 2017

The new members of Alpha Psi omega, led by Mandy, performed last night. Their parodies were very cute. Their original skit was rather clever, and did a good job of keeping up the "complaining about clues" trend that the past few years have loved so much. Their song was great. Out of this world. I am actually so in love with it. I stand by the opinion that no class has had as great a song as the Chi class' Disney medley. But WOW this is such a close second. It was so good and very sweet and lots of fun and emotional and I'M SO IMPRESSED. I can't express it well enough. Their creativity was beyond measure and their hard work is evident throughout the whole performance. They seem like great additions to our theatre family. And Mandy better know she played a major part in getting them to where they are. She killed the game. And these kids will love their mom forever.

The seniors panicked about their own performance, but it was honestly an amazing time. The three from the Chi class taught everyone else the Disney medley. I'm so happy I was next to my co-stage mama Jess and we could sing along with them while they slayed it. The memories flooded back and the legacy lived on. I could not be prouder of these seniors, and how far they've come. I wasn't surprised that I remembered all the words to the Disney medley, but when the Psi class started singing THEIR parody of Never Gonna Give You Up from 2015, I screamed with excitement and somehow managed to remember all those words, too. My babies grew up, and getting those blasts from the past pulled my heartstrings. Watching them re-do all their shows, FROM WAY BACK IN NAJEE'S TIME, that was something special. They were hilarious and it absolutely killed me how spot on they were. And their final song. So sweet. So genuine. So perfect. I am actually aching, thinking that after last night, I may never see some of these people again. It's a definite possibility and it shatters me into pieces. I love them all so much. There's a million things I feel like I haven't said yet. But I'm proud. They're moving on to much better things. And wherever they end up, they better know I love them and I'm cheering them on and I'll always support them however I can. It was an HONOR to bring these members into the organization. To help give them a family. There were so many great moments in their performance and I don't know if I'll ever stop talking about it. I wish I had a more worthy goodbye for them. But that's me. I'm an emotional time bomb and they've probably had enough of my sappiness.

I cannot believe. I performed last night. I had dreams about being on stage at Harveys. Never did I think it'd happen. I walked into this room SO READY to just watch. I had been a part of Harveys, either performing or hosting, for all four years. Not once did I get to just sit and watch! I was so happy I could just enjoy it with no stress! But when the seniors needed to stall for time, IRA (I cannot believe. I just cannot.) decided to say we should do Christmas Carol. And Joshy was next to him, and Ira said hey you're both here. And enough people heard that somehow, I heard my name and got on a stage. IT FELT WRONG because I'd already said my goodbyes to that stage and I didn't want to take away from anyone else's special night. But the seniors seemed grateful and the audience had fun. I got to perform with my Twin again, which is my favorite thing in the world. I'm surprised we remembered as much as we did. And now the new members know about our insanity. Crazy. Absolutely crazy. I guess we can't ever really say goodbye to this place.

I dressed up. I saw people I love. Everybody slayed. I got nostalgic. I feel a lot of emotions about a lot of parts for a lot of different reasons. But overall, Harveys was something special. I don't ever want to forget last night.

MAY FIRST IS EVERYTHING

Harvey's happened. The big culminating theatre event of the year happened. And everyone looked SO GOOD! UGH! I love when people dress up. And now we can all kinda chill out. We still have Children's Show & Voting, but this is a celebration of how far we have come in a year as well as all the new things to come for next year. I'm so happy. The Littles did an AMAZING job. I knew the script and I was still rolling in laughter. I am so glad the cast liked it. And paper plates were as fun to present as they were to make. Mine almost made me cry cause it was beautiful. But I digress. I had a blast and could not ask for a better job. I love every single one of these babies and nothing makes me happier than seeing them up on that stage. They earned every bit of their applause.

Also. JESS & I GOT INTO CHOICES! Look for the truest of true soul mates on your McDaniel stage this August. We're gonna have the best freaking time EVER.

Babies Growing Up

We have stressed for months over Harveys. Awards. Skits. Songs. Attire. Attendance. All of it. It's been a hassle. But tonight, WITH EMILY IN TOW (YAY VISITING EMILY!), was absolutely amazing.

We had a good bit of alumni visit us today. And they had lots of fun at our little event, filled with delicious food, fun song, and lots of meeting within families. It was cute. And it was AWESOME to see all my favorite people looking so classy! And then, moment of truth. Jess & I had to host Harveys.

The babies KILLED it. Oh my gosh. We had people rolling with our skit. The parodies were actually really cute. And that song?! Ugh they parodied a Disney medley and I could've cried at how well it went. The audience loved them. And it gave the professors hope for all the potential in the coming years. Also, for the first time in way too long, I made paper plates. Ugh. It had been too long. But they made people happy. And I got one, too! It was really cute. Especially for Jess' first time making them! Honestly, I'm just so happy about how well tonight went. Feels were felt. And they were among family. Speaking of family. I SAW MY BIG. For the first time in ages. I didn't get to talk to her much because I was literally stressing about the babies all night. But I saw her and shared my love with her.

We as Stage Moms have ended our meetings with the little ones. They are now fully a part of the new cast. I am, for some reason, super emotional. And so beyond proud. Seek a life, useful, kids!

Fall in love with Will oh my goodness

Harvey's!

Reason 287: We had Harvey's tonight. It's like a wrap up of the theatre season for McDaniel. THe pledge class of Alpha Psi Omega presented their song and skit, and we had the rest of Alpha Psi improv their way through some scenes. They were chaotic and ridiculous. Then we presented awards to the teachers (similar to paper plates, where each award is an inside joke). And the the seniors did their skit! And the whole night was a mess. And we laughed hysterically as a family <3

Also. MERIDA GOT INDUCTED TODAY. And since she has no prince, her Mommy escorted her to the coronation :)