Day 57 in LA.....August 2011

Hi!   I packed up the apartment while Shea did her schoolwork.    She had her audition for the Disney webisode this afternoon.   There were lots of kids there.   The casting director loved Shea....and told her he will be calling her manager and will want her in for a callback definitely!   So, of course Shea was thrilled!
It's very exciting....she loves this role of Lexi.   The callback session will not be until later next week.   We are moving into the new apartment tomorrow.   This is our new address:  3620 Barham Blvd.  Y-220 ~ LA, CA.  90068.    Thinking about it being September 1st tomorrow.....it was a year ago tomorrow that Shea and I started our drive out to LA!   Til tomorrow.....

Day 56 in LA.....August 2011

Hello....got Shea up early this morning so we could tape the audition for Atlanta and get it sent to them.   I got the "studio" all set up!    I had lamps EVERYWHERE!   ha!   This was for the feature film ~ "Mud" and the role is "May Pearl."    Then Shea started her schoolwork.   I had a hair appt. with Marcie for a color.   They called to say the computer was ready ~ so, Shea went to pick it up.   The man told Shea that since she had been totally honest with what had happened to the computer (spilled coffee) and had been nice ~ he fixed the computer FREE of charge!   And that it was under full warranty again!   Shea said the bill had over $900.00 on it.   The man told Shea it was like getting a totally brand new computer!   Alleluia!   VERY thankful for this news!   Shea has an audition tomorrow at 4:30 pm for a Disney Webisode ~ Role : Lexi.  She is psyched!  Til tomorrow.....

Day 54 and 55 in LA.....August 2011

Hi!   I couldn't write the blog last night as we are borrowing a computer and I couldn't figure out how to work it?!    Sorry!   Shea went to the Taylor Swift Concert last night with Harrison.   She said it was a wonderful show!   Ellen did a surprise visit!   And there were lots of stars sitting near Shea at the concert also ~ Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Joe Jonas and Reese Witherspoon with her two children.   Slow day today...Shea did her schoolwork....and is now at her acting class.   She does have an audition we need to tape for Atlanta tomorrow morning.   It's for a feature film w a co/starring role.   Til tomorrow.....

Day 53 in LA.....August 2011

Hello....seems I have been doing this several times this month....writing yesterday's blog today.   Sorry!   Saturday~Aug. 27th ~ Shea had a one year contract with Jamie ~ her manager and it is running out in the next few days.   She called to say that they love Shea and would like to sign her for another 2 years.   I printed it out and signed the contract and mailed it to her today.   I also mailed a citation we got the day before while we were in visiting with Felix.   When Shea parked the car she didn't direct her tires into the hill we were on....so we got a ticket for $23.00 bucks!   I'm NOT kidding!!   They are nuts here!  ha!!    Shea had a bday party she went to with several of her friends ~ it was Sherman Oaks.   I went out with three other moms here.   We went to dinner first....then over to Susan's to play dominoes.   I really had a good time!   Ok....I will write today's blog later on this evening.....til then.....

Day 52 in LA.....August 2011

Hi!   Shea got up and did all her schoolwork.   I ran to CVS and the grocery store while Shea was doing her classwork.   Then this afternoon we went to Beverly Hills to see one of Shea's agents ~ Felix Tipper ~ at JLA Agency.   He's the one that represents her for commercials.   Anyway, we just went by to say "hi" and to take him some goodies (guacamole, chips and a six-pack of Coke).   Just as a little celebration for her recent booking for the Public Service Announcement.   After that we went to see a movie ~ "The Change-Up"....then dinner at the Pink Taco.   Just took Gracie for a walk.   Shea is at South Club House with all her buds.   Til tomorrow.....

Day 51 in LA.....August 2011

Hello....Shea and Harrison had found out that Demi Lavato was going to be at an AT&T store today and wanted to go and see her.   That's why she did all her school stuff yesterday.  I told her she could go....BUT, it was her responsibility to take the computer into an Apple store and get it fixed.    As Harrison stood in the line holding a place for Shea....she went to three different stores to inquire about the computer.   She got the last appt. at 5:45 pm at one in the Grove.   So, she went back to Harrison and stood in line.   They did get to meet Demi and have their picture each taken with her.   Then Shea took Harrison to an audition...and from there to the Apple Store for the computer.  OF COURSE, Today is the LAST day of the warranty on the computer!   I'm not kidding!   :)    They are sending it off....they said it will be gone 7 - 10 days.  And hopefully it can be repaired and it will all be under the warranty!    Harrison is letting Shea borrow his extra computer until we get hers back!    I taped Shea tonight reading for the role of Chelsea ~ for "Neighborhood Watch."    Shea has now
sent it to Atlanta.   Til tomorrow.....

Day 50.....in LA...August 2011

Houston ~ we have a problem!!      Shea was doing her schoolwork yesterday....and spilt coffee all over the computer!  Ugh!    And it shut down!    Shea took the back off....and drained the coffee out....and put it in the sun to dry it out.   But, it still would not start up!     (We interrupt this blog to say Momma isn't happy!!)   She did go and borrow a computer from a friend that has an extra one ~ so that she could do her studies.   She got an audition  from Atlanta yesterday.   Project: Neighborhood Watch  Role: Chelsea.   She doubled up on her schoolwork ~ (doing Wed. & Thurs.) ~ so that she could go to an event the following day.  Til tomorrow.....

Day 49.....in LA...August 2011

Hi!    Ok....Shea did begin her Senior Year of classes this morning.   I left to go run errands and give Shea "her space!"  ha!    I did get the oil changed in the car ~ which was overdue!   Shea and I went shopping this afternoon in Burbank.   She has been invited to a party Friday night ~ she needed a dress for....and she has also been invited to go to the Taylor Swift Concert on Sunday night ~ and well, she felt she needed something new for that too!   :)     She did pay for both!   So that's good!   NO calls from Jamie....it is sooo slow.....ugh!  Til tomorrow.....

Day 48.....in LA...August 2011

Well.....Shea was supposed to start school today....but, they wrote to say that her classes would not be uploaded until the end of today.    So, Shea and I went to the gym and worked out.....then I went for a walk and then threw in some laundry.   Shea is at her acting class right now.    So....looks like tomorrow will be Shea's starting date for school.   Til tomorrow.....

Day 47.....in LA...August 2011

Hello.....I didn't exactly tell you the "whole story" of our day yesterday....so, I will begin there.    Shea and I stopped at the Albertson's on our way back after shopping at Ikea.    They have a Red Box outside and we thought we would get a movie.   Right next to this were many crates of rescued pups and dogs that needed homes.    Shea wanted to look....so, we did.    After Shea had held many of the pups....she fell in love with one.   I told her that there was NO way we could get a puppy....we are renting an apt....and she has school and auditions....no time to give a little puppy....wouldn't be fair.    As she continued to snuggle this little love....people around us were saying "Oh, looks like that one has found it's home!"    GUILT!   I told the man there that I had to sleep on it....that I couldn't make a decision that quickly.    He said I tell you what I will let you take the puppy home with you tonight....then come back tomorrow at noon and you can tell me what you have decided.    That was one of the poorest decisions I have ever made!    We borrow a crate....and I run in the pet shop to get puppy food and pee pads.    We got her all settled in her crate for the night around midnight.    Then about 2 am.....the little pup yelps began.   Shea had told me this was going to be her dog...and she would take care of it totally (yeah right?!)   So, I told Shea she had to get up with the pup.    Shea came in the bedroom at 6 am....begging me to take the pup ~ so she could get some sleep!    So, hello....I was up with her from then on.   I KNEW we could not keep this puppy!     BUT, it was going to break my heart to take her back to this place!    Shea took her to the Sunday Brunch here today....and made an announcement not only about the pup we had that was available ~ but, all the other ones that needed homes.    The story has a "Happy Ending!"   A family with children adopted her.    :)     And they are right here at Oakwood ~ so we will get to see her!    So....yes, we are pretty tired tonight......but, so very happy that the sweet puppy has a good home!    A Praise!
After that.....I just had cleaning to do....and laundry.....I did go to Target to get a few more items we will need in the new apt. ~ that we couldn't get at Ikea.    We will both be hitting the hay early tonight!
Shea starts her online Senior Year Courses tomorrow!     Til then.....

Day 46.....in LA...August 2011

Hello....I met with Carlos at Oakwood today....and alleluia.....we have a lower rate for an apt. starting in September!    We will be moving to Building Y on September 1st ~ we had to move ~ in order to get the new lower rate.   We are still going to have a furnished one bedroom ~ but, it is a corner unit ~ with a wraparound porch and a little bigger and more windows.   We did get a stripped down furnished to help lower the price.   Which means we will have to have all our own bedding, linens and kitchen items.   So, Shea and I went to Ikea today and bought everything we will need!    Til tomorrow.....

Day 45.....in LA...August 2011

Howdy!    The gentleman that is Shea's agent for Voiceover work is Ferenc Laczko.     He changed the agency he is with ~ he wanted Shea to move over to the new agency with him ~ Independent Artist Agency ~ and so we did.    We went to see him this am and see his new office.   Shea also had a VO audition he wanted her to do.   It is for a Nickelodeon cartoon ~ the "Winx Club" ~ characer is Mitzi.   So, Shea did that and we were out of there.    Shea was very sweet and treated me to brunch in Beverly Hills afterwards...at a very cute french cafe.   It was fun and yummy!    As you know we have been looking for a new apartment ~ due to the high cost of where we are now.   With not much success....Chris phoned them here at Oakwood to see if they would go down in their price.   Praise God!    We have a new reduced price ~ effective September 1st.   It will demand that we move out of this apt. on the 31st of Aug.  ~ only to move into another one that same day!   But, it is worth it ~ to get a better deal!   I am very thankful for this!
Shea just hung out with her buds this afternoon.   I ran to CVS to pick up a few things....then went to Albertson's to get my fresh flowers....(ALWAYS have to have those ~ to make it seem somewhat "homey!"  ha!)   Then went to the Red Box to rent a movie for this evening....there was a homeless man in front of the grocery store with an adorable black lab pup!    He just wanted to run and play....and he wasn't able to do this....the man wasn't too terribly gentle with him either which upset me.   I know I should have gone in the grocery store and bought food for the man....but, I went in the pet shop and bought 2 tennis balls.....a chewbone.....and a pig's ear to chew on for the pup!  
Til tomorrow.....

Day 44.....in LA...August 2011

Hello.....ok....started out a very slow day....Shea practicing her SAT test materials....me, doing laundry...walking Gracie....then I get a text from our hairdresser Marcie.   She says that Miley is in the shop and will be there for an hour ~ and for Shea to come.   She knows what a "whack-a-do" Shea is over Miley!  ha!    Before I told Shea I made her promise that she would remain calm when I told her what I was going to tell her!  :)    Shea was out the door in less than 60 seconds!    I now realize that I wasn't thinking very clearly and I should have driven Shea to the shop....because she was a crazy fan on the road!   Miley was having lunch with her boyfriend Liam at the cafe next to the shop.   Shea went into the shop and got her hair straightened by Marcie....then Miley came in with Liam....Marcie went over and talked to Miley first ~ then told Shea to come over.....it's really funny to me how star struck she is over this girl!  ha!   They talked and then had their picture taken together.....what can I say other than she's been floating on a cloud ever since!!   Shea says this is the best day in her entire life!     Don't ya love it?!    
Harrison came over to hear the Miley story.....then Sloane came to hear it.....you get the picture....I'm hearing this story WAY too many times!!     We decided to go to a movie....Shea, Harrison and Sloane went to GLEE 3-D.....and I went ~ yes, by myself!  :(   to see "The Help"   Terrific movie....pretty much cried thru the entire thing....I knew the story as I read the book....but, they did a great job following the book for the movie.    Oh, and Shea has a Voiceover Audition tomorrow morning for Nickelodeon's Winx Club ~ character ~ Mitzi.    Til tomorrow.....

Day 43.....in LA...August 2011

Hello.....as I told you about my awful headache last night.....it was not totally gone when I woke up this morning...I could feel the tension in my shoulders and neck....so, I made an appt. for a deep tissue massage.
I went and she did a great job....it's painful as she works out all the knots....but, so worth it afterwards.   Shea ran thru lines with Harrison and went with him to his audition in Culver City.    I just laid low this afternoon.....so my head will get totally better!   NO word from Jamie in TWO days!    Hopefully something tomorrow.....

Day 42.....in LA...August 2011

Ok....writing yesterday's blog this morning....sorry!   Had a really bad headache last night....so, couldn't do it.   So, here is the recap of Tuesday ~ August 16th ~ Nuttin!    There done!   ha!   Really was kind of uneventful...laundry, groceries, blah, blah, blah.....hope there is more to report later today!   Later.....

Day 41.....in LA...August 2011

Hi....we left at 11 am for Shea's audition at Fox Studios ~ for a role on the show "The Finder"   Her appt. was at 11:45....she was there til 12:45 pm.....I got in touch with Jamie letting her know....since Shea's second audition was at 12:30....she got in touch with casting....and didn't hear back from them....so we flew  back to Burbank for the 2nd one....then Jamie called to say that casting was leaving ~ it was 1:30 pm and they would reschedule her audition.   We grabbed some lunch and went back to the apartment.  Shea got ready for her 3rd audition for an AT&T commercial at 3:55 in Santa Monica.   She was there until 5 pm.
We decided we didn't want to get in the 5o'clock traffic ~ traffic is bad 24/7 here in LA ~ but, is a complete parking lot at 5pm.   So we found a theatre and went to see the movie ~ "Crazy, Stupid Love".    It was very good!   Back at the apt. now......took poor Miss Gracie out....so Nite!    Til tomorrow.....

Day 40.....in LA...August 2011

Hi.....Chris had a very early flight home today out of the Bob Hope airport here in Burbank.    Shea drove him to the airport ~ they left the apt. around 5:15 am....Shea was in shock ~ wasn't even contious totally!  ha!    Always hate when Chris has to leave.....!   :(    Shea went to the brunch at North this morning.   I just did some cleaning ~ laundry, vacuuming and dusting.   Shea worked on her lines for the two auditions she has tomorrow.   I got her headshots ready.   Also wrote the Advantage online school with the classes Shea needs to take for her Senior year.   She will probably be starting school this week.   Just a relaxing evening tonight....reading my book ~ "Fly Away Home."  Til tomorrow.....

Day 39.....in LA...August 2011

Hello.....Poor Chris has spent the past two days looking and calling about a new apartment.    We went to see another one today and we didn't like it.    After that we went to the Ikea store ~ wow ~ first visit for all of us ~ super overwhelming!!    But, great deals!    We went to look at furniture we may need ~ if we get apartment unfurnished.   Now we are back at Oakwood....Chris is putting a flank steak on the grill now....Shea has two auditions on Monday.   One is for an episode on the "Finder" ~ a show on Fox.   The second one is for a webisode ~ Brandt Point ~ role : Kim Sullivan.    She has the breakdowns and the sides and will be reading and learning her lines.   She's very excited!   Til tomorrow.....

Day 38.....in LA...August 2011

Hello.....sorry my bloggers.....this is over 12 hrs late!   :(      So this is for Friday(Aug. 12th) ~ We took Shea to her 1 pm audition for the GE Capital commercial.....Shea said the casting director was a hippie...long hair in a ponytail!  ha!   Then the three of us went apartment shopping.....ugghoo!    We drove around and went into lots of apts. for about 4 hours....BIG fun!    With no success!  :(    Came back to our place....Shea went to south and north clubhouses to see all her friends....then spent the night with Sloane.    Chris and I went to this darling little place in Studio City ~ and sat outside....had a romantic and yummy dinner!    More apt. looking tomorrow........

Day 37.....in LA...August 2011

Hello.....Shea again worked on her SAT practice tests while I ran and got a few groceries.   Chris arrived here around 4 pm!    Great to have him here again!!     We went out to dinner ~ Chancey's ~ for some seafood.   Shea has an audition tomorrow for a commercial for GE Capital.    FINALLY!    :)   We'll let you know how that goes.....til tomorrow.....

Day 36.....in LA...August 2011

Hi!   Took Gracie in for her beauty parlor appt this morning....Shea worked on her SAT practice tests.   I needed to get the car filled up....pick up the dry-cleaning....then come back and throw in some laundry.   Gracie was ready in a few hours....got her....she looks adorable!    OK ~ NO auditions.....Shea is "biting at the bit!".....So am I!    Ugh!   I'm almost thru with the book I just started ~ "Room" ~ it's pretty heavy reading...but, rivoting!   Chris will be here tomorrow afternoon ~ Yippee!    Til tomorrow.....

Day 35.....in LA...August 2011

Hello...not much on the agenda for today....so, Shea did her SAT practice work....I did some laundry....then went and got the car cleaned.   I saw a Pet Grooming place and stopped in to see if I could get Gracie in....she is all set for tomorrow morning at 9:30 for her beauty parlor appt.!   :)    Then I stopped at Ralph's to get a few groceries.    I started my new book today ~ "The Room" and I'm reading it on a Kindle....big step for me!  ha!    Kept fighting that ~ wanted to keep reading my books the old-fashioned way ~ with a real book!    No word from Jamie on any auditions?   Chris will be here in 2 days!   Til tomorrow.....

Day 34.....in LA...August 2011

Howdy!    Well, a very S L O W day here today!   I talked to my mom, sister and Jamie (manager).   Shea had her acting class tonight with Patrick.   I finished reading the book ~ "The Help" ~ excellent!   Can't wait to see the movie now!   :)   Shea is really hoping she has lots of auditions this week ~ she's biting at the bit!  Til tomorrow.....

Day 33.....in LA...August 2011

A very nice and relaxing Sunday!    I sat by the pool today and read my book.   Shea went for a run and then went to the office and printed out some new resumes we need for her headshots.   She is with friends now at Henry's Hat for dinner.    Chris has to travel to San Francisco and San Diego this week ~ and will be driving up to see us this Thursday!    He has to leave early on Sunday....so, a short visit....but, I will take it!   :)      Excited to see him!    Hoping it's a full week of activity for Shea this week!   You know I will keep you posted.....til tomorrow.....

Day 32.....in LA.....August 2011

Hello.....I had some errands to run this morning.....bank, dry-cleaning, CVS...then it was home to do laundry.   Today was Shea "laundry training" day!   Oh she was THRILLED!    N O T !!    She did a great job....getting it all washed...dried....and folded!    Then little Miss Gracie got a bath.     We went to City Wok for dinner.    And we are now going to watch movie "Roommate."    I think I will probably have my eyes closed for half of this one!  :)   Til tomorrow.....

Day 31.....in LA...August 2011

Hello!    A pretty quiet day for us.    Shea organized her drawers and closet in the bedroom.   I went to Blockbuster to get a few movies....and then got some groceries at Ralph's.   Shea has now gone with Sloane to City Walk to meet up with Blake....and go to the concert at 8 pm there.   It's that same group of kids from Oakwood that has a band that is performing there tonight.   So, it's Gracie and me on this Friday evening....here at the apartment.....til tomorrow.....

Day 30.....in LA...August 2011

How do you spell relaxing day......THURSDAY!   :)      We got to sleep in....which was heaven!    Shea went with Harrison and Sloane to Paty's for lunch....then they went to the airport to pick up Harrison's dad.
Shea has been helping Harrison all afternoon getting things out of storage and moving them to his new apt.
She is going with her friends to Karaoke Night here tonight.   And what did I do all day.....other than walk Gracie....and clean the apt. a bit....N O T H I N G!    :)     Fantastic!   Til tomorrow.....

Day 29.....in LA...August 2011

Hello.....well, today started out much better!   We got to sleep til 6 am.....AND Gracie didn't run away...AND we didn't get locked out of the apartment!   Ha!    We got to the set before 8 am!   They served breakfast to everyone.   Shea went to wardrobe and they got her ready for the shoot.    It is absolutely amazing to me A L L of the work ~ all the people ~ and all the time it takes to shoot these scenes!   They had the car they were filming on a trailer ~ pulled by a huge rig.    They had cameras in the front two car windows and the front dash ~ the director sat on the trailer ~ looking at a screen of the different shots....and gave Shea and the boys direction.    It was a long day.   They wrapped up at 7:15pm.
Shea had a wonderful experience and enjoyed meeting everyone that worked on this production.  I took lots of pictures ~ Shea has posted them on facebook if you would like to see them.   This PSA should start being shown mid-October.  Time for a shower....and sweet dreams...til tomorrow.....

Day 27 and 28 in LA.....July 2011

Hello all!    So sorry I missed writing to you yesterday!    Shea went to her wardrobe appt. for the PSA at 11 am.   We were there til around 12:30 pm.   Then we drove to the Ivy ~ a lovely restaurant in Beverly Hills that Shirley had made a reservation for.    It is both a beautiful place and the food is excellent!   We were there almost 3 hours.....just enjoying every minute.   Jennifer Love Hewitt sat at the table with a friend right behind us.   When she got up to leave I asked her if she would please take a photo with my daughter.
You have probably already seen the pic if you ever go on facebook ~ Shea put it up there immediately! ha!
We then took the girls to Melrose Avenue for some shopping!     Shirley and I then came back to Oakwood to rest at the apt. for awhile ~ while Shea and Lanier went to her acting class.   They came and picked us up afterwards ~ and we went to "Henry's Hat" to grab a quick bite.   Then took Shirley and Lanier back to their hotel.   Shea and I were showered and in bed by 11:30 pm ~ only to be awoken at 5 am by the alarm clock for Shea's call time of 6:45 am in Northridge for the start of the shoot!

So our Tuesday started out WAY too early......we both got ready and we were walking out the door before 6 am ~ to get to the PSA shoot on time....Gracie darted out the door and was G O N E......Shea took off after her......so did I....and then "click".....Yep ~ locked out of the apartment!   :(    No, I'm NOT kidding!     I ran to the south club house....and of course NO ONE was there ~ 6 am!!!   So ran to the front gate ~ where there is always someone......told him what had happened....he radioed someone to meet Shea at the club house ~ and he would issue us new keys for the apartment.   We got 'em ~ and we left.    We thought the ride was going to be 45 minutes....but, it was only about 30 ~ so we were only a few minutes late!   Praise God!    It was NOT the way to start out our day.....but, the good news is we made it!   :)     Shea and two of the guys that will be doing the car scene with her for the ad just acted as background actors for the two scenes today.    The first was done on a college campus....the second one was at a mall.    They let her go around 12:30....we grabbed some lunch and came back to hang at apt. for a bit.....Shea had two auditions this afternoon.   The first was for a commercial for "Fifa 2011" ~ a video game.   And the second was for a guest role on Nickelodeon's "Bucket and Skinner's Epic Adventures."   After we were done with those....we went to the NBC studios and picked up Shirley and Lanier....they went to a Jay Leno taping....and went to Cia Cristina's for an early dinner.    We are back at apt. now and as you can imagine we are WHIPPED!    Hitting the hay early tonight.....her calltime for tomorrow is 8 am.     It will probably be a full day of shooting!   Til tomorrow.....