Thanksgiving was the perfect meal and ending to our visit.
We look forward to having Great Grandma here for another week though!
Here are some pictures from the week.
Friday, November 28, 2008
hanging out with the Whartons
Our week with Jim, Colleen and Hannah has been so wonderful. It was very hard to see them go this morning. We had such a great time visiting, going out and taking the kids to see "Bolt" which I would HIGHLY recommend.
Thanksgiving was the perfect meal and ending to our visit.
We look forward to having Great Grandma here for another week though!
Here are some pictures from the week.
Thanksgiving was the perfect meal and ending to our visit.
We look forward to having Great Grandma here for another week though!
Here are some pictures from the week.
Fun at Girly Girlz
Kayla and Hannah enjoyed a "Diva Spa Hour" at Girly Girlz.
Included in their experience was a themed hairstyle (they chose the rock star theme)
makeup, nail painting and accesories for pictures.
They had such a great time and felt so grown up!
Afterwords they put on a quick pretend rock performance outside the store.
Included in their experience was a themed hairstyle (they chose the rock star theme)
makeup, nail painting and accesories for pictures.
They had such a great time and felt so grown up!
Afterwords they put on a quick pretend rock performance outside the store.
Talent Show
We were so excited to spend the week with Jim, Colleen and Hannah.
They came in from Florida on Saturday, and we kicked off the week with a party and talent show at my parent's house on Sunday.
Everyone displayed a talent, whether it was a craft, hobby, or performance.
It would take quite a bit of typing to describe how proud I am of all of my family members and how talented they all are. This was the best party I've ever been to and I think we all had a blast! Here are some pictures from the party and talent show:
Robin's Photography
Joann's needlepoint stockings
Jim's marine science posters
Hannah's cat picture and drawings
Kayla's flower drawing
Collin's monster drawing and storytelling
Nana's fused glass and jewelry
Colleen and Kelsey's awesome recipes
Chris's rockin' guitar performance
Papa Tom's singing and rhyming with Collin
Kayla played a piano piece with her eyes closed and sang "Bleeding Love". :)
Great Grandma watched it all with pride and said that all of us were her talent and craft.
We all thanked Papa and announced that he was the one who came up with the talent show idea and he put it all together.
They came in from Florida on Saturday, and we kicked off the week with a party and talent show at my parent's house on Sunday.
Everyone displayed a talent, whether it was a craft, hobby, or performance.
It would take quite a bit of typing to describe how proud I am of all of my family members and how talented they all are. This was the best party I've ever been to and I think we all had a blast! Here are some pictures from the party and talent show:
Robin's Photography
Joann's needlepoint stockings
Jim's marine science posters
Hannah's cat picture and drawings
Kayla's flower drawing
Collin's monster drawing and storytelling
Nana's fused glass and jewelry
Colleen and Kelsey's awesome recipes
Chris's rockin' guitar performance
Papa Tom's singing and rhyming with Collin
Kayla played a piano piece with her eyes closed and sang "Bleeding Love". :)
Great Grandma watched it all with pride and said that all of us were her talent and craft.
We all thanked Papa and announced that he was the one who came up with the talent show idea and he put it all together.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Kayla's commercial
Kayla's commercial was filmed on Sunday and I hear it went very well!
Tim took her to the location and stayed with her and although I was so sad to
have missed it (I had to work that night) I'm glad that he got to experience it.
He is always a calming presence so maybe that was a good thing for her first
real paid acting job.
She loved working with the director and producers. Tim said she went through the entire process of filming so it was great experience.
She had to check in to the "talent holding room", go through hair, makeup and wardrobe, and do monitor checks for the fiming crew who had her change a couple of times to get the look right. She went through several "takes" and had so much fun, while learning so much! I'm really excited for her.
The commercial will be on all the local channels, but we will also be sent a link, so I'll post that here when it is time. It will be a month or two before the commercial is running.
This week we are relaxing and enjoying time with family, as my Grandma, Jim, Colleen and Hannah are here!!!
Tim took her to the location and stayed with her and although I was so sad to
have missed it (I had to work that night) I'm glad that he got to experience it.
He is always a calming presence so maybe that was a good thing for her first
real paid acting job.
She loved working with the director and producers. Tim said she went through the entire process of filming so it was great experience.
She had to check in to the "talent holding room", go through hair, makeup and wardrobe, and do monitor checks for the fiming crew who had her change a couple of times to get the look right. She went through several "takes" and had so much fun, while learning so much! I'm really excited for her.
The commercial will be on all the local channels, but we will also be sent a link, so I'll post that here when it is time. It will be a month or two before the commercial is running.
This week we are relaxing and enjoying time with family, as my Grandma, Jim, Colleen and Hannah are here!!!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
commercial
WOW!
We just found out that Kayla got the main role in the commercial she auditioned for.
We are so excited! This is a whole new world for us and I am still trying to learn the lingo and get used to having an "agent".
Her agent said that wardrobe and makeup would be calling us directly and to be sure to bring our work voucher (as I quickly scribble down notes as we talk)
My side of the conversation sounded like, "the what?" "the who"?? "OK what is that?"
Kayla will be so excited to learn the news!
She shoots this commercial this Sunday so wish us luck.
We just found out that Kayla got the main role in the commercial she auditioned for.
We are so excited! This is a whole new world for us and I am still trying to learn the lingo and get used to having an "agent".
Her agent said that wardrobe and makeup would be calling us directly and to be sure to bring our work voucher (as I quickly scribble down notes as we talk)
My side of the conversation sounded like, "the what?" "the who"?? "OK what is that?"
Kayla will be so excited to learn the news!
She shoots this commercial this Sunday so wish us luck.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
What I want to be when I grow up
This seems to be the constant topic of conversation in our house lately.
I think it is stemming, in large part, from Tim's recent 3 weeks of travel.
While Tim normally travels a couple of days here and there, he ended up being gone Monday through Friday three weeks in a row.
While he was gone Collin informed me that he too would be working for HP when he grows up. "That way I can always be with my Dad and we can take business trips together." So sweet... almost broke my heart.
Kayla has been interested in the same profession(s) for a while now. She would like to become a palentologist/author/professor. Someone who can dig for dino bones, write books about her adventures and teach others how to dig for dinosaur bones. If possible, she'd also like to implement these adventures in to her acting.
Sounds like she will be busy.
Collins aspirations have recently changed though. He has two important jobs in mind now. He would really really like to be a pilot. He says he may even go to the Air Force Academy and become a Blue Angel or Thunderbird. Or he might be a pilot who shoots bad guys down.
But he is equally interested in "being the guy who gives everyone snacks and drinks on the plane and opens the bathroom doors for people."
OK... whatever works.
I think it is stemming, in large part, from Tim's recent 3 weeks of travel.
While Tim normally travels a couple of days here and there, he ended up being gone Monday through Friday three weeks in a row.
While he was gone Collin informed me that he too would be working for HP when he grows up. "That way I can always be with my Dad and we can take business trips together." So sweet... almost broke my heart.
Kayla has been interested in the same profession(s) for a while now. She would like to become a palentologist/author/professor. Someone who can dig for dino bones, write books about her adventures and teach others how to dig for dinosaur bones. If possible, she'd also like to implement these adventures in to her acting.
Sounds like she will be busy.
Collins aspirations have recently changed though. He has two important jobs in mind now. He would really really like to be a pilot. He says he may even go to the Air Force Academy and become a Blue Angel or Thunderbird. Or he might be a pilot who shoots bad guys down.
But he is equally interested in "being the guy who gives everyone snacks and drinks on the plane and opens the bathroom doors for people."
OK... whatever works.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Auditioning 101
Last night we had Papa Tom and Grandma Elephant over for a yummy crock pot dinner followed by wine and cake! We haven't had a feast like that in a while.
Kayla had her first commercial audition over the weekend and it was a very new and unique experience for all of us.
We learned that a TV commerical audition is MUCH different than a stage play audition.
Needless to say, we were not prepared for the experience.
We knew to bring two headshots and a resume, and Kayla was all ready to read a script or act for the directors.
But instead they had us come in to a casting room where Kayla was to stand on a piece of tape. They had her look in different directions while they focused a video camera on her and watched her appearance on a screen. Then they asked her a series of questions to see how she sounded. She did a great job following directions and answering the questions, but there was an underlying sense of confusion as she waited for her "moment" to read for the director or act.
Well now we know what to expect at these things, so last night we made a game of auditioning in front of a camera.
I pulled out the video camera and Kayla wrote scripts for everyone.
One by one we all had to audition in front of the camera using as much expression as possible and slating our names.
It was a lot of fun and Kayla loved playing director. Our scripts were silly, and we were very impressed with Grandma and Papa- we could see a LOT of where Kayla gets her acting bug from!! Kayla ended the evening by reading a Thank you note that she wrote from the director to the actors, congratulating us all on our wonderful performances. :)
What a great night!
And speaking (or writing) of acting, Kayla's new class at VYT will begin in January on Saturday mornings. They have added a "Play and Pretend" acting class right before hers for 3 and 4 year olds. Guess who wants to sign up?
Our new little actor, Mr. Collin (my "little man" as I call him)
So on Saturdays our new routine will be to get up, hit Starbucks right by the theater and take BOTH kids to their classes on Saturdays. Then we'll hang out at fabulous Copper Square afterwords. I'm looking forward to it!
Kayla had her first commercial audition over the weekend and it was a very new and unique experience for all of us.
We learned that a TV commerical audition is MUCH different than a stage play audition.
Needless to say, we were not prepared for the experience.
We knew to bring two headshots and a resume, and Kayla was all ready to read a script or act for the directors.
But instead they had us come in to a casting room where Kayla was to stand on a piece of tape. They had her look in different directions while they focused a video camera on her and watched her appearance on a screen. Then they asked her a series of questions to see how she sounded. She did a great job following directions and answering the questions, but there was an underlying sense of confusion as she waited for her "moment" to read for the director or act.
Well now we know what to expect at these things, so last night we made a game of auditioning in front of a camera.
I pulled out the video camera and Kayla wrote scripts for everyone.
One by one we all had to audition in front of the camera using as much expression as possible and slating our names.
It was a lot of fun and Kayla loved playing director. Our scripts were silly, and we were very impressed with Grandma and Papa- we could see a LOT of where Kayla gets her acting bug from!! Kayla ended the evening by reading a Thank you note that she wrote from the director to the actors, congratulating us all on our wonderful performances. :)
What a great night!
And speaking (or writing) of acting, Kayla's new class at VYT will begin in January on Saturday mornings. They have added a "Play and Pretend" acting class right before hers for 3 and 4 year olds. Guess who wants to sign up?
Our new little actor, Mr. Collin (my "little man" as I call him)
So on Saturdays our new routine will be to get up, hit Starbucks right by the theater and take BOTH kids to their classes on Saturdays. Then we'll hang out at fabulous Copper Square afterwords. I'm looking forward to it!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Halloween
Chris and Kelsey came over to carve pumpkins with the kids and me.
Tim was out of town, and we were really bummed about him missing pumpkin
carving for the first time in our family.
So I'm glad we were able to share it with Chris and Kelsey.
Next night was Halloween and the kids had SUCH a great time.
We met up with Kayla's good buddy, Bailey (who is in her class and lives across the street.. that has been so nice) and her family. Tim went out with the kids and they ended up trick-or-treating for almost 2 hours due to the gorgeous weather.
We ended up going to Chris's and Nana and Papa's to trick-or-treat too.
It was so fun to see the kids dress up as characters and so nice for me to order costumes online.
I really appreciate creativity, but I am not crafty enough to put together some of their costume ideas. Good thing I have Nana nearby- next year Kayla wants to be a music note!
Tim was out of town, and we were really bummed about him missing pumpkin
carving for the first time in our family.
So I'm glad we were able to share it with Chris and Kelsey.
Next night was Halloween and the kids had SUCH a great time.
We met up with Kayla's good buddy, Bailey (who is in her class and lives across the street.. that has been so nice) and her family. Tim went out with the kids and they ended up trick-or-treating for almost 2 hours due to the gorgeous weather.
We ended up going to Chris's and Nana and Papa's to trick-or-treat too.
It was so fun to see the kids dress up as characters and so nice for me to order costumes online.
I really appreciate creativity, but I am not crafty enough to put together some of their costume ideas. Good thing I have Nana nearby- next year Kayla wants to be a music note!
Chris and Kelsey's Bi-Partisan election party
What a blast Chris and Kelsey's Bi-Partisan dinner party was on Tuesday night.
They served "mavericky chili", "Yes we Can" cornbread and red and blue cupcakes.
Even the crazy lady from the McCain rally showed up!
What an awesome and emotional moment it was when the TV screen changed all of a sudden and flashed to "Obama Elected President"!
No matter who we all voted for, it was an incredible moment in history and so powerful to see African Americans everywhere moved to tears.
I may not agree with all of Obama's ideas, but I am so excited to see the country and the world so energized and emotional.
Yay for all of us!!!
They served "mavericky chili", "Yes we Can" cornbread and red and blue cupcakes.
Even the crazy lady from the McCain rally showed up!
What an awesome and emotional moment it was when the TV screen changed all of a sudden and flashed to "Obama Elected President"!
No matter who we all voted for, it was an incredible moment in history and so powerful to see African Americans everywhere moved to tears.
I may not agree with all of Obama's ideas, but I am so excited to see the country and the world so energized and emotional.
Yay for all of us!!!
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