Day 87 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hello.....last day in September.....I told you I would tell you about seeing Tim Allen last night.   Sharon and I were on the front row looking right up at him.   He was absolutely hilarious!   Great show!   Today we got tickets for the preview screening of "Footloose" ~ it opens in theaters next Friday.   They gave us all pink Footloose t-shirts.   The movie is good ~ the kid that plays the male lead is fantastic!   Shea got FOUR auditions today!!   Yahoo!   I will fill 'ya in on the details of those soon!   It's the good 'ole SAT test for Shea early in the morning....she's thrilled!   NOT!   ha!   Til tomorrow.....

Day 86 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hello.....alright still putting in the phone numbers in the new phone.    I went for a walk today while Shea did her schoolwork.   I am going out with a friend tonight ~ Shea's friend Harrison's mother Sharon.   We are going out to eat at the Saddle Ranch....then going to the Laugh Factory to see Tim Allen.   I'm so excited!   I'll tell you about the show tomorrow.....

Day 85 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hello.....I am so excited!    Chris will be in Las Vegas next week for business.....so, I am driving over early on Monday morning so I can see him!   :)    Really miss him ~ so I'm so happy for this quick little visit!  I will spend the night Monday ~ and drive back on Tuesday.  Shea will stay here to take care of Gracie and do her schoolwork.   If she does need a ride anywhere Harrison has offered to be her driver!   Shea did get an audition today ~ for a role in a TV movie ~ "Always a Bride" ~ audition is Friday ~ October 7th.  Til tomorrow.....

Day 84 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hi!    Shea did her school work.    I went shopping.....and I LOST my phone!    Ugh!   :(   I backtracked every step ~ every place I went to today.....and NO phone!     Sooooo, we went to AT&T this evening and I got a new phone.   I have the same number.   I now have to upload all my contacts ~ with phone numbers and email addresses.    So, be patient....I will be up and running soon!   Til tomorrow.....

Day 84 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hi!    Shea did her school work.    I went shopping.....and I LOST my phone!    Ugh!   :(   I backtracked every step ~ every place I went to today.....and NO phone!     Sooooo, we went to AT&T this evening and I got a new phone.   I have the same number.   I now have to upload all my contacts ~ with phone numbers and email addresses.    So, be patient....I will be up and running soon!   Til tomorrow.....

Day 83 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Howdy!      Not a lot to report.....Shea did school....I went on a long walk.....Shea is at her acting class tonight.    We are going to visit Matt and his new assistant at Greene and Assoc. (her theatrical agent) one day this week.   Hope you had a super day!   Til tomorrow.....

Day 82 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hello.....ok....I messed up yesterday....calling it "Day 82" and it was really "Day 81".....so TODAY is Day 82.... alrighty now that's all cleared up.....we had a problem with our fridge leaking....so called about that today and they were right over and fixed that!   Shea went horseback riding with Harrison.   I finished my "Book Club" book and went on a long walk today.   Hope we have a busy, busy week ahead!   Til tomorrow.....

Day 82 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hello!    Shea had to do make-up schoolwork because of not being able to do it yesterday.    I did all the boring blah, blah, blah stuff!     Shea and I went to the restaurant "Castaways" up on the hill in Burbank.
It overlooks all of the LA area.    We had a nice time.   We are home now and going to watch a scary movie ~ NOT my idea!  :(    Night!  til tomorrow.....

Day 80 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hello.....ok.....finally talked to Liz (Shea's management) and this is the deal.....they called Disney Studios and asked about Shea.....they really like Shea!    They are still seeing other kids though for all of these roles ~ which we didn't know.   So, it's a process of elimination.   The next step for Shea would be for them to call her in for a "chemistry read" ~ she would read the script with other actors and they would see if they had good chemistry.   Liz said it could be a month before the final decision is made.   Soooo, Shea will continue to audition for other things and if it's meant to be ~ it will happen.   The director for the Public Service Announcement Shea is in had a DVD made for Shea with some of his cuts ~ that she can put on her reel.   I went to pick that up today.    Shea and Harrison are at the Demi Lavato concert tonight.   Til tomorrow.....

Day 79 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hello bloggers!    Well, we went to Disney Studios for Shea to meet with the Producers.     We got there around 4:45pm.   Sarah Hyland from Modern Family walked in while we were waiting.  :)   She is soooo tiny!!    Anyway, they had it narrowed down to only four kids for each role on this new show.   So, they took the first 4 boys ~ one a time ~ auditioning for the role of Wyatt.   Then the next 4 boys ~ one a time ~ this time for the role of Pesco.   Then the next 4 girls ~ one at a time ~ for the role of Cleo.   And lastly, the 4 girls ~ one at a time ~ for the role of Amanda.   Shea was the last girl to go in.    Shea said there were 7 people in the room.   She felt great about it!   Now it's "wait time!"   Jamie and Liz (her manager and her assistant) said they would call them tomorrow to check in.   They said they will either say ~ "Shea will be going on further with us on this project" ~ or "that she won't be going any further."   So, we should know something by tomorrow!    I'm just so very proud of Shea to get this far in the process.   Seeing over 500 kids for this part ~ and she is one of four it is narrowed down to!    I'm beaming with pride!    Hope I get a little sleep tonight!   ha!     Til tomorrow.....

Day 78 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hello......did a lot of stuff today.....but, who cares?!   ha!    Our very exciting news is about Shea and her callback today for Crash and Bernstein ~ for the role of Amanda.     The casting director told Shea she is her favorite for this role.   She worked with her for almost a half hour ~ just giving her tips on the script ~ for when she meets with the Producers tomorrow!    Yes, Shea is over the moon ~ and praising God for this incredible opportunity!    So, she is meeting with the Producers of this new show at Disney Studios here in Burbank tomorrow at 5 pm.   Yes, I cried!!   ha!   Til tomorrow.....

Day 77 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Howdy!   We began our day with Mom setting up the "studio" and filming Shea for the role of Mandy in the film "Neighborhood Watch" and sending that to Atlanta.    Then Shea did classwork....and I did all the boring blah, blah, blah stuff!    Shea had an audition this afternoon in Santa Monica for Nickelodeon ~ to be an On-Air Host!     She had a blast with this audition ~ she held a microphone and actually pretended to be asking Anne Hathaway questions on the Nickelodeon orange carpet!  :)    We just got a call that Shea has a callback for the new Disney show pilot ~ "Crash and Bernstein."    She is soooo psyched and very thankful!    She really, really loves this role of Amanda.   I will keep you posted....til tomorrow.....

Day 76 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hi!     Shea had a dermatologist appt. this morning.   Afterwards she did her schoolwork.    Shea got a callback for a film ~ "Neighborhood Watch" ~ Role: Mandy.   So, we are taping her in the morning and sending it to Atlanta.   She also has an audition tomorrow afternoon for an on-line hosting role on Nickelodeon.   We are watching the season premiere of Two and a Half Men.   Til tomorrow.....

Day 75 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hello all.....it was a gorgeous day today.....so, Shea and I decided we wanted to be out in it.    Harrison went with us also.  We first went to downtown LA to see how close we could get to the red carpet for today's Emmy's.   We were up close in a great spot.....THEN the LAPD came and made us all move ~ Bummer!    So....we decided to go to the Grove.    We walked around the shops....then went to see the movie ~ "Contagion."   It's good....but, really makes you think ~ and carry hand sanitizer with you!   ha!
Then we went to Paty's to grab a bite!    We are back now watching the Emmy's.   Til tomorrow.....

Day 74 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hello.....Just watched FSU lose to Oklahoma....but, we did put up a fight!   Thought we looked good!  Chris is there in Tallahassee ~ know he hated to see them lose.....but, he will definitely be cheering them on for the rest of the season!    Shea had an audition this afternoon for a Comedy Central pilot ~ for the role of:
Lizzy Sky.    She had a great time!     Fall is my favorite season.....and it has begun for me as Starbuck's is now serving their fall coffee ~ Pumpkin Spice Lattes!   LOVE IT!  :)    TV's big night tomorrow with the Emmy's being given out!   That's all for now......til tomorrow.....

Day 73 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hello and Happy Friday!   I ran some errands while Shea did her schoolwork.    Shea was asked to retape her audition for the role of May Pearl in the film "Mud."   This was sent to us from Atlanta.   So, I set up the "studio" and we taped it and it is sent!  :)     Shea was invited to a VIP Grand Opening of a Chick-fil-a (only one in LA) here on Hollywood Blvd. tonight.   Supposedly having a red carpet and some celebs are maybe coming?   Shea is just THRILLED to have an actual Chick-fil-a right here!!!    That was one thing she really missed about Georgia!   Ok ~ well, Shea has an audition tomorrow afternoon for a Comedy Central pilot.  Til tomorrow.....

Day 72 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hello all.......just a normal day for us here today......we were invited to dinner tonight at Harrison's house ~ with his Mom (Sharon) and Hanna (his sister).    She made Lasagne.....I took a salad.    We had a wonderful evening!   Sharon has invited me to a Bible Study she is part of on Monday mornings.   It's made up of Mom's with kids here that are persuing their acting dream!   Til tomorrow.....

Day 71 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Howdy!    I went to Burbank Mall today and did a bit of shopping ~ while Shea did her schoolwork.  She did get an audition today from Alex in Atlanta.   But, the audition is here in LA on Saturday afternoon.  It's for Comedy Central ~ a pilot ~ "Fat Busters."  The role is Lizzy Sky.   It looks pretty funny ~ a great character for Shea!   Til tomorrow.....

Day 70 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hello.    While Shea did her schoolwork.....I did laundry....cleaned apartment and gave Gracie a bath!  :)   I wasn't totally satisfied with my Brazilian Blow Out.....so, Marcie told me to come back in tonight at 5:30 so she could do it again.   I think it took it this time....I'm so excited!   Tish Cyrus(Miley Cyrus' mom) was in the salon getting highlights while I was there.....and then Miley's brother came in and got his hair straightened.  I texted Shea to let her know.   She wanted me to go and chat it up with Tish!   ha!    Don't think so!   Shea went out to eat with friends tonight and is now at Christian's with all of them watching a movie.  Til tomorrow.....

Day 69 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hello!    Shea had her VO audition this morning for the Winx Club ~ roles Alice and Clarissa.    Chris had some conference calls ~ so he had a cab pick him up and take him to the airport for his 1 pm flight.   Sure did hate to see him leave....but, I am very thankful for our fantastic long weekend!   After the audition ~ Shea and I went to get some lunch.   We were in Beverly Hills (audition there) ~ we went to Villa Blanca. For those who are "Beverly Hills Housewives" fans....Villa Blanca is Lisa's restaurant.    We got to see Lisa and her husband Ken.   They really are a stunning couple.   Shea did her schoolwork when we got back....I did some grocery shopping.    Shea is at her acting class tonight.   Til tomorrow.....

Day 67 and 68 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Howdy!    Writing yesterday's and today's blog.....Shea had her ACT test yesterday morning....Chris and I ran errands....then we watched the FSU game on the computer (ESPN3) ~ and we had a big win!!   Shea went out with friends....Chris and I stayed in ~ had appetizers and watched movies.    Today we went to Santa Barbara...it's about an hour north of LA.....beautiful area!  :)     Just walked around.....looked at the art festival....Shea went with us and took friends.....Harrison and Sloane.....we all had a great day!    Now we are back....and going to put some chicken on the grill.....Shea has a voiceover audition tomorrow at 11 am....for the Winx show on Nickelodeon....for two different roles.   Chris has a flight at 1pm out of the Bob Hope airport in Burbank to fly home.  :(   Til tomorrow.....

Day 66 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hello!    Chris and I went and did some shopping while Shea did her schoolwork.   We took her to her callback for the Disney.com series this afternoon.    She had a wonderful experience at the callback!   Then Shea met up with friends for the evening ~ going to a bon-fire at the beach.   Chris and I went for drinks and appetizers at this great place up high in the hills.    A gorgeous view of the city.   We had a fun time!  Shea has her ACT test early tomorrow morning.   She has an audition on Monday for a Voiceover for two different roles on the Winx show on Nickelodeon.   Til tomorrow.....

Day 65 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hi!    I got the car filled up and bought groceries while Shea did her schoolwork.   We left for her audition around 3:50....Chris got a cab from the airport and met us at the audition.    Shea had a great time meeting with casting for the role of Amanda for "Cash and Bernstein" today.   She felt terrific about it!   I am sooo happy Chris is here!   :)     Shea has her callback tomorrow afternoon for the Disney.com series.  Til tomorrow.....

Day 64 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Shea did her classes this morning.....I had a hair appt. for a Brazilian Blow Out.   The older I have gotten the wavier and frizzier it has become.  :(    So our gal here told me to try this.   It takes awhile to do the entire process ~ 2 1/2 hrs. ~ But, I'm hoping it will be worth it.  This process makes your hair smooth and straight.   Shea has an audition tomorrow afternoon for a new show ~ "Crash and Bernstein" ~ Role: Amanda.    So, she printed out the sides and is practicing them this evening.   It's a great role for Shea!  Chris' flight arrives tomorrow at 3:30pm ~ I was going to pick him up ~ then Shea got this audition.   So, he is going to take a cab to where we are for the audition.   Til tomorrow.....

Day 63 in LA.....Sept. 2011

So, it was back to the books (actually on the computer!) for Shea today.    I ran some errands.    Shea got the info for her callback today for the Untitled Disney. com Series.   She will be meeting with casting again as well as the writer, director, executive producers and producers of the show.    She will be doing the reading as well as singing for them.   The callback is on Friday at 3:30 pm.   She is sooo psyched!   Tonight she is attending an acting class led by Andrew Magarian with her friend Sloane.   I'm excited because in less than two days....Chris will be here!!    Yahoo!!     He arrives at LAX Thursday afternoon.
Can't wait!   Til tomorrow.....

Day 62 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hope you all had a terrific Labor Day!    Shea and I went out for a late lunch.....and then have just hung out on the couches watching movies....major SLUGS!  ha!   Shea didn't have her acting class tonight ~ due to the holiday.   So, it's back to school tomorrow for Shea.....she has been invited to attend an acting class tomorrow night with her friend Sloane.   It's with the acting coach ~ Andrew McGarian.   Shea is very excited, as he has worked with many well known actors.   Til tomorrow.....

Day 60 and 61 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hello.....yesterday(Saturday) ~ we decided we wanted to go horseback riding again.   It was Shea, Blake, Harrison, Hanna and me.   We went for a three hour ride.   All the way up the big hill of Griffith Park ~ at the top you overlook LA and all the suburbs around....with the Hollywood sign up close!   We all had a great time.....of course, today(Sunday) we are a "bit' sore ~ ok....REALLY sore!  ha!   Our "tushes" are a bit tender!   :(     Still glad we went though ~ we did have a super time!   Just a relaxing day today....I did get some laundry done....then Shea and I went to the Glendale Galleria....we needed to go to Sephora and get a few make-up items.   Shea has been practicing a song for her Disney callback this coming week.  Til tomorrow.....

Day 59 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hi!   I finished unpacking this morning while Shea did her schoolwork.    Then I went grocery shopping.
Shea just hung out with friends this afternoon and evening.    Gracie and I just stayed in the apt. and watched a movie tonight.   Hope you all have a terrific Labor Day Weekend!    We are going horseback riding tomorrow with some of Shea's friends....and Harrison's Mom ~ Sharon is going with us too!    Til tomorrow.....

Day 58 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hello.....well, we are all moved into our new apartment here at Oakwood.    We feel really blessed....it was only two buildings over and we had a few of Shea's friends to help us.    The apartment is a little bigger and has much nicer furniture.    We are in a great location.   As you can imagine we are pretty tired....so, we will hit the hay early....til tomorrow.....

Day 58 in LA.....Sept. 2011

Hello.....well, we are all moved into our new apartment here at Oakwood.    We feel really blessed....it was only two buildings over and we had a few of Shea's friends to help us.    The apartment is a little bigger and has much nicer furniture.    We are in a great location.   As you can imagine we are pretty tired....so, we will hit the hay early....til tomorrow.....