Well. I'm almost done with the Disney animation logo (which I'm only doing because the opening song includes them...) I'm sticking with a outlined style that has few colors and only focuses on what's happening so few if any backgrounds.

It really keeps my hands busy when I can't think of anything else to draw or write. I don't think I'll finish by the time the sequel comes out. Hell I probably won't be done by the time it's out on DvD. The important thing is that I'm enjoying it.

Sounds awesome! :P
And I guess you will learn a lot about animating during the process. And become better and better. Maybe you will even make it in time because you are getting used to it. I wish you all the luck and hope your friend (and maybe your mother in law as well) will enjoy it :D