Day 10 of our "Back in LA" Stay.....

Shea did some of her schoolwork this morning.     Her calltime to be on set today for the commercial shoot was 11 am.    She had a wonderful time filming all the different scenes all day.    We just finished up at 7:30 pm tonight.    So, it was a long day....but, fun!   :)     Her calltime for tomorrow is 7:30 am.    So we will have to be up early.    She should be finished up by 5 pm.   We will then drive the car to Oakwood ~ where we will leave it.    Then grab a shuttle to the airport.    Our flight leaves LA at 10:30 pm....we arrive Atlanta at 6 am.     Chris will pick us up.....then stop by the house to unpack and repack....and then drive down to Tallahassee for Christopher's graduation Friday night at 7:30 pm!!     Proud of you Topher!    So that's a wrap!!    

Day 9 of our "Back in LA" Stay.....

Hello.....well we were up early this morning so Shea could practice her song ~ Roxy ~ from Chicago....for her voice coach appt. at 11 am.      Rene (voice coach) was wonderful.....and "who knew?" Shea has some pipes ~ she can really sing!   She said Shea has full range.     :)     We grabbed lunch.....then went to her wardrobe appt. for the commercial shoot at 2 pm.    They liked the few things of Shea's we brought in.   But, wanted something more....so they gave us $250 and told us to go shopping!      So off we went....Shea wanted to go to Urban Outfitters.....and she found a cute little outfit!     We made a quick stop by the apartment so Shea could get ready for her Disney callback for "Madison High."    Then we were off AGAIN.....got to her callback right on time!   They taped her doing her scenes and singing Roxy ~ for the producer and director to see.    She said she felt great about it!     They just called to tell Shea that her Call Time for the shoot tomorrow is 11 am ~ Alleluia!    Soooo thankful it's NOT really early!    Momma Bear is TIRED!   ha!    Til tomorrow.....

Day 8 of our "Back in LA" Stay.....

Hello.....Shea did her schoolwork all morning....and now is getting ready for her 4 pm audition.   This audition is for Austin and Ally.    She is going to go to her acting class with Patrick at 6 pm.    We will be going to "Stick and Stones" production company tomorrow morning for Shea's wardrobe appt. for the commercial shoot with Marlon on Wed. and Thursday.     Jamie just called and the producers are only able to see callbacks on Wednesday....and due to Shea being tied up all day with the shoot ~ she can not go on Wednesday.    Jamie has made an appt. though for Shea to meet with the 2 casting directors ~ Sally and Barbie ~ Tuesday night at 5:30 pm ~ to tape her reading for the producers.    Shea also has to sing a song....so Jamie is trying to set up an appt. with a voice coach right now ~ for Shea to meet with tomorrow before the 5:30 pm appt.   Hope you are having a terrific day!    Til tomorrow.....

Day 7 of our "Back in LA" Stay.....

Hello.....I went out yesterday afternoon to buy a "thank you" gift for Marlon and Christine for letting us stay in their apartment this week....then picked up a few groceries.   Shea and I had a relaxing day today ~ which was wonderful!   Shea did schoolwork....and I finished the book ~ "same kind of different as me."
What a book.....I HIGHLY recommend you getting this book...it's a true story too!   My mother (It's her Bday today!!) gave it to me to read!   Then Shea and I went and grabbed a quick bite for dinner.    Shea will be reading both scripts tonight.    She has the audition for Austin & Ally ~ new Disney show ~  tomorrow at 4:05 pm.   They want her to audition for the role of Ally.   We are still trying to work out a time for Shea to meet with the producers for the Disney show ~ Madison High.    They had an appt. for Wed. at 5:15 pm....but, Marlon thinks they will still be taping his project at that time Wed.   He said Shea is in every scene ~ so he can't let her go.    Jamie is calling casting at Disney tomorrow to try to figure something out!   That's all for now.....til tomorrow.....

Day 6 of our "Back in LA" Stay.....

Hello.....well, Shea and I got settled in the apartment Marlon is letting us stay in this week.    It's a lovely place...lots of room!     Shea finished up her schoolwork....then we went for an early dinner ~ since we had never had lunch.    We drove down Sunset Blvd.....found a cute Mexican restaurant....and parked the car.
Dinner was delicious....went back to the car....and NO keys....ugh!    Shea had driven.....and somehow lost them.....Good Times!   ha!    Praise the Lord for AAA!     Called them and they arrived about 30 minutes later.    Because it's a Saab ~ the key has a microchip ~ so the key cost $250!!    Plus it took them over an hour to make the key.....FINALLY we had the key and drove back to the apartment.    It gets better....the key won't work....and we can't get into the apt.    We tried for about 20 minutes....Shea knocked on the front door just in case someone was home....and Alleluia!    The kids (Matisse and Sasha) were home with a babysitter!    So they let us in!    They are adorable!  :)    Matisse (son) is 11 yrs. old....and Sasha (daughter) is 9 yrs. old.     We both slept well....I'm doing laundry....Shea is playing SuperMario.    We heard from Jamie last night.....Shea has another audition for another show "Ally and Austin" on Monday at 4:05 pm.    Her callback time with the Disney producers is Wednesday at 5:15 pm.    I am trying to find out from Marlon (producer on commercial) if that will be possible for Shea.   Since she will be shooting the new ad on both Wed. and Thursday.    Hopefully it will all work out!  
Ok....that's all for now.....til tomorrow.....

Day 5 of our "Back in LA" Stay.....

Hello.....what a day for Shea yesterday!   :)    Ok.....the director and ex. producer from the commercial yesterday have asked Shea to stay on to do another ad they are filming next week.    The producer has offered his apartment that is ajoined to their house to stay in for free ~ which is so very generous!   They had planned on it being a 3 day shoot ~ Dec. 8th, 9th, and 10th.    I explained that I HAD to be home on the 10th for my son's graduation!    They worked on everything and have changed it to a two day shoot ~ because they really want to use Shea!    Pretty incredible!     As I told you Shea had an audition for the Disney pilot ~ Madison High last night at 5:45 pm.   We went.   She did her reading for the first casting director and she said it was terrific ~ she wanted her associate to see her....so Shea went to the next room.
Shea didn't even finish reading the first page of script and director stopped her and said it was excellent.   Then asked her to sing Happy Birthday.    Director said fantastic....and that they will be setting up a mtg. with Shea and the producers of the show next Wed. or Thursday.     Shea is beyond thrilled!    Sooooo, yes we were originally scheduled to fly home tonight.....but, as you can see God has a different plan....as I really do feel he is the one opening these doors....so we must follow.    So, my precious husband changed our flights and we will fly home next Thursday ~ Dec. 9th.     And yes, I am not too thrilled that I am flying home the day before the graduation ~ but, really didn't have a choice.    Shea and I will be moving out of our hotel later today....and into the apartment.     Shea has lots of schoolwork to do today as she was not able to do any yesterday.  
Til tomorrow.....

Day 4 of our "Back to LA" Stay.....

Wake up call came at 5:50 am.....Mom crawled out of bed....Shea still snoozing....we both got ready and made it to the Crew Parking Lot in Pasadena by 7 am.    There we were met by everyone who would be working on the set today.    There was a caterer there.....with all different delicious items for breakfast...Shea and I both had an omelet.    Then at 7:30 am a van took us to the location for the shoot.    It was a private home ~   the people were paid generously for the use of their home for the day.   It's amazing to me how many people are needed for these projects....Shea first went to the room for wardrobe and make-up.    They started shooting around 9 am....and continued to almost 12 noon.    Shea thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience!     The directed really enjoyed working with Shea....and believes she has another upcoming project she would like to use Shea on!  :)     Jamie just let us know that Shea has an audition today at 5:45 pm for the Disney Pilot ~ Madison High ~ Role: Peyton.    Til tomorrow.....

Day 3 of our "Back in LA" Stay.....

Hello.....we had breakfast here in the hotel....then got ready to go to Shea's callback.    Her appt. was at noon.    She practiced her lines and looked beautiful!    She said she had a great time....and feels good about it....she had em cracking up....I heard them!  :)     You just never know what they are looking for.  She walked out of that room with the biggest smile and just kept saying how much she loved doing this!   And that's all that matters!   :)
Then we stopped in Old Pasadena for lunch.    What a pretty and quaint area.    Shea then did her schoolwork in the room.    Just got a call from Kenia....and Shea is to be on set tomorrow morning at 7:30 am ~ W H A T??     Excuse me?!   ha!    Just kidding!    We will be there.....and Mom will be the one with the bags under her eyes!    I will let you know tomorrow how the commercial shoot goes tomorrow....til then.....and CUT!