One of those Saturdays – tennis in the morning for Emersyn, Eleri had an afternoon class birthday party in Jinqiao, Concordia Idol – it all needs to be scheduled with the one car and driver! I took birthday duty to hang in Jinqiao all day (lucky me) as there wasn’t enough time to come home. Eleri and I meet Jim and Emersyn at the restaurant at 5pm. In the wind, I braided Emersyn hair while Faith painted her nails – a group effort to get her ready. I had thought it would be nice if she wore her jean skirt and a top, but it didn’t go with her song. Faith’s had the same comment about Avery in jean shorts and a t-shirt. Well, Faith and I were WRONG because everyone, including the performers, had on jean shorts and a t-shirt.

We had a quick dinner before going to Concordia. Idol began at 6:30pm and we wanted a good seat upstairs. Concordia Idol is always a fun night. This night was for 5th & 6th graders. The 7th & 8th graders have their Idol night on a different date. The teachers add to the fun of Idol by taking on the roles of the judges.

The host was Ms Poppell, Emersyn’s teacher. The role of Steven Tyler was played by Mr. Stone, Emersyn’s co-tearcher. Jo Lo was Ms. Torgersen, Emersyn’s 5th grade teacher. Mr. Cheverai is a 5th grade teacher came as Paula Abdul and Mr. Lewis is the middle school principal judging as Randy Jackson.

This year there were 13 acts, most of them were 5th graders. Emersyn was number 10 to perform. She was singing KTV style – with no words “You belong with Me” by Taylor Swift.

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Emersyn had so much more confidents this year at Concordia Idol. Click on the link to see 2011 Concordia Idol. Concordia Idol 2011

After Idol, the 5th/6th graders had a social in the Cafe upstairs. The Cafe was a nicer place than the gym (last years’ location) as the dance was in the commons next to the library. Kids wanting a break could come to the cafe to sit and talk. Pizza, popcorn and sodas were served. Faith, Jennifer and I were on popcorn duty. The kids all had a blast and said it was over too soon. Another fun night at Concordia!