Dress up

As the (pre)school year was winding down, I started combing my brain for some good teacher/thank you presents.  As one who has been on the receiving end, I figured that they had more than enough mugs and "apple" paraphernalia--not that there is anything wrong with those gifts, but a few go a loooong way, if ya know what I mean.  So, after discussing with the Noodle, it was decided we I would make something for the classroom instead.

I knew the class had a quite a few well worn well loved princess dresses but not so many options for those who aren't "into" princesses (ahem...like a Noodle we all know and love).  Since the Easter Bunny had brought a pirate's vest with an eye-patch in a certain someone's basket, I tossed out that option, as well as a sheriff's vest (thanks to Dana over at MADE for the super-easy tutorials) as ideas.

Once they were all completed (only a couple of nap-time afternoons needed...but more on that at a later date) and wrapped up, the C.N. started making noises about wishing she had a sheriff's vest too.  Watching Toy Story 1 and 2 also helped spark that interest.

Sooo, we have now added a sheriff's vest to our meager dress-up bag.  Now she can decide if she wants to sail the 7 seas, round up the bad guys or fight off a few Huns (Mulan reference).  All in a days work, right?!