Day 131 in LA.....Nov 2011

Hello.........lots and lots of packing.....but, it is DONE!   Alleluia!     Harrison is taking us to the airport in the morning.....our flight leaves at noon......and tomorrow begins Day 1 in PTC.....can not wait!    I will be taking a break now from writing on the blog.   But, I will update from time to time with any news on Shea.

Day 130 in LA.....Nov. 2011

Hello........well, I packed all day today.....then Shea and Harrison packed the car with all that I've done.
I just have our closets and bathroom cabinets to do.   Shea has gone to a party tonight with friends.   One more day.....then we are home!  :)    Til tomorrow.....

Day 129 in LA.....Nov. 2011

Happy Friday!      Jamie invited Shea and I to lunch today......so we drove up to Santa Clarita to meet with her and Liz (her assistant).    We had a great visit and yummy lunch!    Jamie told us that the project she was getting info on for Shea to maybe get in before we leave on Monday ~ is a brand new show being put together now.   The casting director ~ Howard Metzer ~ who has seen Shea and loves her ~ called Jamie and requested Shea to come in to read for producers for a part ~ before they begin auditions.    However, they are very much in the beginning stages ~ and he does not need Shea to come in to see the Producers until January.    I'm not feeling very well tonight.......so didn't get any packing done today.  :(     Oh well, I have two full days to pack....it will all get done!   Til tomorrow.....

Day 128 in LA.....Nov. 2011

Hello.....well, I started to do some packing today.     There is so much going on with Shea right now...so, we have decided to fly home on Monday and leave the car.    We will fly back in January and either drive the car home or stay again.   No decisions made!     Jamie wants to see Shea before we head home for the holidays....so, we plan to meet up with her sometime tomorrow afternoon.    She also asked me what time our flight was on Monday?    Here we go!   ha!    She wouldn't tell me what it was.....but, she wants to get Shea in for an audition on Monday before we leave.    Nothing like up to the "last minute!"    ha!    Our flight leaves at 12:15 pm.    So we will see?!    I am sooo ready to get home! ~ 4 days!  :)   Til tomorrow.....

Day 127 in LA.....Nov. 2011

Buzzzzzzz....that was the sound of the alarm clock this morning at 4 am!     We both got ready and drove to the studio....getting there at 5:30 am.    They put Shea and Emily (the other dancer) in a dressing room ~ and the two guys ~ Chris and Gary ~ in another one.   They fed everyone breakfast.  The girls went to hair and make-up first....then the boys.    Then it was to Stage 6 to shoot the commercial for "Jack in the Box."    We were there until 2:45pm.....doing different takes.   Then it was a "wrap!"    The kids then went and had lunch that was provided for them.   I always enjoy watching the process of making these.....so, it was a lot of fun for me!    The commercial should be released in 6-8 weeks.    Of course, this fast food restaurant is mainly a "westcoast" thing.....so, many of you won't even get to see it.     They are also putting it on the internet.     I will let you know if and when that would be available for you all to see!    Think it will be a    s l o w day tomorrow!    Til then.....

Day 126 in LA.....Nov. 2011

Hello......Shea had to be at the wardrobe fitting today at 10 am.......she was there til 12 noon.      We went to the SAG headquarters afterwards.   I filled out all the papers (took me over an hour to fill them ALL out!) ha!   And Shea is now officially a member of SAG ~ Screen Actors Guild.    She was a "must join" because of this last commercial she booked.    She "had" to join or she wouldn't have been cleared to shoot the commercial.   So she is good to go!  :)    Her "Call Time" on set tomorrow is 5:45 am for hair and make-up!    They are shooting this commercial on a real set at Hollywood Center Studios.    So, it's early to bed tonight!   Til tomorrow.....

Day 125 in LA.....Nov. 2011

Hello!     I attended my Bible Study this morning while Shea did her schoolwork.    I really enjoy being in that group every Monday.    The ladies in it are precious!   Shea had her audition this afternoon in Culver City for the show ~ "Make It Or Break It" ~ a recurring guest star role.   Jamie called us on our way home to say that Shea is now a "Must Join" ~ SAG ~ because of booking this commercial.   Sooo, I have to go to their headquarters when they open tomorrow morning and fill out the paperwork and PAY for her to join.    THEN, she will be "cleared" to do the commercial.    They just called to say Shea needs to be at the wardrobe fitting in Santa Monica tomorrow at 10 am!    Y I K E S!    I KNOW that will NEVER happen.
I explained to her our situation....and she said just get there as quickly as we can!   And let's not forget about the "wonderful TRAFFIC" here in LA!   Ugh!    We might get to the wardrobe fitting by NOON!   Shea is attending a new acting class tonight with Lynette McNeil.   She is very well known here and works with lots of big names.    Oh, and let's just end this with MORE wonderful news.....we drive up tonight and there are THREE BIG Coyotes ~ just right there walking around!    All I could think about was my poor little Gracie ~ I walk her in the very same areas they were walking!    NOT GOOD!    I had to take her out when we got home......I was a WRECK.....looking over my shoulder the entire time!
This has been a L O N G day...........Momma needs a massage!   :)      Til tomorrow.....

Day 124 in LA.....Nov. 2011

Hi!    Had a quiet day.....Shea practiced her lines for her audition tomorrow.   She is at Youth Group now.
It's all the kids of the Mom's that I am in Bible Study with - that are in this group.   Til tomorrow.....

Day 123 in LA.....Nov. 2011

Hello.....Lucky me got to clean the apartment today ~ good times!     Shea hung out with friends and watched movies....while I went to the mall and walked around.  I saw Carnie Wilson from the singing group Wilson-Phillips in the food court.   I went up to her and told her I love her and their group.   She was really sweet.   Chris is with Topher in Pawley's Island for the weekend.   Chris said the town is just adorable!    Shea and I are going out to dinner tonight.   Til tomorrow.....

Day 122 in LA.....Nov. 2011

Hello and Happy Weekend!     Exciting NEWS!     Shea BOOKED the commercial for the "Jack in the Box!"    We praise God for this blessing!   So happy for her!    Wardrobe on Tuesday ~ Nov. 8th and shooting on Wed. ~ Nov. 9th.    :)     She had an audition this afternoon for a "Footlocker" commercial.  And just received another audition for Monday for the show "Make It or Break It."    For the recurring guest star role of: Wendy Morse.   Have a happy Friday night ~ be safe!   Til tomorrow.....

Day 121 in LA.....Nov. 2011

Hi all!   No word back yet on the "Jack in the Box" commercial.    She does have another audition tomorrow afternoon for a Footlocker commercial.    She got some feedback tonight from Jamie about her audition yesterday for the role of Jessica for "Switched at Birth."     They said Shea did an amazing, fantastic job ~ an awesome read!   They sent the tape to producers.   Not sure if she is right for the role ~ but, really like her!    Til tomorrow.....

Day 119 and 120 in LA.....Nov. 2011

Here I am again writing for two days......yesterday (Tuesday) ~ Shea had a callback for the "Jack in the Box" (a fast-food restaurant) Commercial.    It was in Santa Monica ~ and she had a lot of fun!    Today ~ (Wednesday) ~ Shea had an audition today for the ABC Family's show ~ "Switched at Birth" for the role of Jessica.    And BIG NEWS.....Jamie called Shea to tell her that she is "On Avail" for the "Jack in the Box" Commercial.    That means they called and really like Shea and want her on hold ~ to make sure she is available for wardrobe and shooting Nov. 7-11th!   We will find out either tomorrow or Friday ~ if it is "for sure" and she books!    Really proud of her!     Til tomorrow.....