Day 105 in LA.....April 2012

Howdy....ok last day in April...Shea had her chemistry read this afternoon for the recurring role ~ Summer ~ for Young and the Restless. There were six girls there for the read. It was narrowed down to two....Shea being one of them! Very exciting! No word tonight....we should definitely know tomorrow....til then.....

Day 104 in LA.....April 2012

Hello.....ok....Shea and I were absolute S L U G S today! ha! Major "Couch Potatoes" ~ just watched the tube all day...got a few pix from Chris today...he is in the Virgin Islands on his boating/fishing trip with the boys. He is a HAPPY BOY! :) Ok....well....Shea has her chemistry read for the recurring role of Summer on Y & R tomorrow afternoon....til then......

Day 103 in LA.....April 2012

Hi! I needed to run some errands today....get some supplies.....like paper plates, cups, etc. (Dishes in storage) Our towels are all packed ~ so ran to Marshall's and bought a few for us. Then Ralph's for some groceries...food for the next few days....other than that it was an R & R day for Shea and I. Til tomorrow.....

Day 102 in LA.....April 2012

Howdy! Harrison took one look at the huge pile of stuff we were planning on leaving at his place for several months and said Ms. Liz....I don't think this will fit! And he was right! So, called and found a storage place that I could take it all to. Since we have outfitted a kitchen now and bought linens, etc. ~ we have accumulated quite a bit! Shea had her Callback for the "Young and the Restless" this afternoon....she felt great about it...the director gave her some redirection ~ which is always a good sign Shea says! :) Afterwards, we dropped off some clothing at Good Will....then took our carload of "stuff" to the Public Storage Unit. They called late today to say that they wanted Shea in on Monday afternoon for a chemistry read for the recurring role on "The Young and the Restless." Shea is thrilled and I'm so excited for her! But, seriously....all our clothes are in suitcases! ha! Soooo, no we are not leaving tomorrow morning now....I ran up the office to make sure we could stay in our apartment ~ as they knew we were leaving tom. morning. Not exactly sure when we will be leaving now.....it's out of my hands......and in God's! But, you know I will keep you posted.....til tomorrow.....

Day 101 in LA.....April 2012

Hello....I spent most of the day cleaning out cabinets and drawers and packing....Shea went to the Pasadena City College and took the Competency Tests...we pretty much are all packed up (except for hanging clothes)....and don't you know....Callback! Happens EVERY time! The Callback is for the recurring role on "The Young and the Restless." Shea will be reading with the woman that will play her mother on the show. It's wonderful....just that we had planned to be driving out early Saturday morning. I called Jamie....she said go ahead and go to the Callback...she will call casting tomorrow and see if they will give her any idea at all when they will be deciding on this role. Soooo, not exactly sure what our plans are now...? Ha! I heard from the editor of the Entertainment Weekly magazine and she said that it will hit the stands on May 11th ~ this will have the article (8-9 page spread) that Shea was interviewed and photographed for. Til tomorrow.....

Day 100 in LA.....April 2012

Wow ~ 100 days....it's been fun....but, ready to get home! I took Gracie in to the doggie beauty parlor...Shea did her schoolwork....I called Helen at the Dept. of Aging to ask why they hadn't been out yet to see Margot? Had to leave a message....bought a few things for Margot today....Shea and I had the very special treat of each having a massage this afternoon. It was Shea's first one...she was a little nervous...but, as I expected fell IN LOVE with the idea of a weekly massage! ha! Don't think Dad is going to go for that Miss Shea! We met Tori tonight for dinner....this is a friend of Shea's....they want to be roommates next year. I had not met her...but, what a blessing she is....she is almost a full year older than Shea....very grounded and a hard worker....has two jobs now..plus does modeling....attends a Christian Bible Study every Tuesday night and church on Sunday. I KNOW this is no coincidence ~ God is so good! :) Shea is going to the Pasadena City College tomorrow morning to take the competency tests she needs to take before they will let her register for her fall classes. Oh, heard from Alex ~ Atlanta agent ~ and Shea is scheduled to meet with the director and producers for her callback next Wed. ~ May 2nd in Atlanta. Soooo......we are leaving for home a few days earlier than originally planned....so, Mom has been busy packing. We will be driving out this Saturday morning...April 28th. Til tomorrow.....

Day 99 in LA.....April 2012

Hello......enjoyed Bible Study this morning....was tough to say "bye" to all those sweet ladies! That group has been a real blessing to me! I started packing up the kitchen ~ cabinets and drawers today. Finally, the new GIA site is up ~ Go to gia.glimmertv.com ~ to see the special finale to GIA ~ as well as behind the scenes footage and interviews of cast members, photos, etc. Shea got an audition from Atlanta today ~ for a guest starring role on the show "Homeland." We taped it and sent it tonight. Til tomorrow.....

Day 98 in LA.....April 2012

Hi! Shea received a Callback today from People Store in Atlanta. It's for a movie being filmed in Atlanta this summer. Shea read for two different roles for this film. Only hitch is....we had planned on starting our drive home next Monday ~ April 30th...but, the Director and Producers want to see Shea on May 2nd. Alex(People Store) is going to see if Shea could meet with the Dir. later in the week? If not, we will need to leave a few days earlier..probably on Saturday ~ April 28th. So, I'm trying to getting things taken care of ~ so we can leave. You KNOW we will get all packed in the car for our drive home....and ring-a-ling...call from Jamie....we need Shea! ha! Don't forget to watch the finale of the third episode of G.I.A. tomorrow on glimmer.tv. I'm actually not quite sure what site we are to go to ~ to see it? I think it's the blip.tv website ~ then look for glimmer.tv? I will let you know as soon as I know! Looking forward to my Bible Study tomorrow morning! Til tomorrow.....

Days 96 and 97 in LA.....April 2012

Howdy....writing for yesterday and today....Shea hung out with friends and I went to Citadel Shopping Center for the afternoon yesterday. I spent today going thru drawers, etc. cleaning things out....so, when I pack this week ~ I won't be packing junk! I found out that the article that Shea was interviewed and photographed for in the Entertainment Weekly magazine ~ will be published the beginning of to mid-May. It's going to be interesting to see and read the article....you never know how things will be edited? Shea said she did try to get some dirt from her about certain people here at Oakwood...but, Shea wouldn't...she kept it positive. We will see? Til tomorrow.....

Day 94 and 95 in LA.....April 2012

Hello...didn't write blog yesterday...so, writing for two days...Shea had her audition yesterday for a recurring role on "Young and the Restless" ~ as always Shea had a great time...we went to the Grove afterwards to just walk around ~ it was such a gorgeous day....Chris had to fly home today....he left early this morning. :( Shea did her schoolwork while I cleaned up the apartment. I went back to the doctor for a recheck. I am getting better...still a little dizzy....but, not as bad as before....she said she believes I may have this going on for several more weeks. Margot (my neighbor) needed me to pick up some meds. and a few groceries for her. Shea is out with friends tonight ~ dinner and a movie....so it's Gracie and I this evening...I have a movie to watch ~ Mission Impossible ~ Tom Cruise's newest film. Til tomorrow.....

Day 93 in LA.....April 2012

Hello.....and Happy Birthday to our dear sweet Lindsay! I miss you always Linds....but, a little more on our b-day...you were a precious gift....then and forever! I'm so glad Chris is here with us today. We went and toured Glendale Community College today....Shea had an audition this afternoon for a lead role in a feature film. We went to the Americana after her audition. We went and saw "21 Jump Street" ~ very funny! Then in honor of our Linds ~ who LOVED cheesecake ~ we had dinner at the "Cheesecake Factory." :) Shea has another audition tomorrow for a recurring role on "The Young and the Restless." Til tomorrow.....

Day 92 in LA.....April 2012

Howdy! Gorgeous day here today ~ up to 93 degrees. I forgot to tell you all yesterday about surprising Shea for her birthday ~ with her best friend Jessica from home. We flew her into the John Wayne airport there in Newport Beach for the weekend! Needless to say, Shea was absolutely thrilled! I called the Dept. of Aging today for Margot ~ (my elderly lady friend here) ~ and explained the situation to a lady there. She told me they will be sending someone out to access what Margot's needs are. Then they will set her up with a home caregiver ~ who will come in to check on her 2-3 times a week ~ picking up meds. for her and groceries. She is also going to be put on a list to start receiving hot and healthy meals delivered by Meals on Wheels. I am so very thankful that she is going to start getting the help she needs. Since we will be leaving and heading home soon....now, I won't worry about Margot! PTL! News on G.I.A. ~ the 3rd episode aired yesterday. Be sure to go to the web site on April 24th to see the finale to Episode 3 ~ as well as cast interviews, photos and quizzes. Enjoying Chris being here with us this week! Til tomorrow.....

Days 88, 89, 90 and 91 in LA.....April 2012

Hello....we returned to Oakwood today after four terrific days away in Huntington Beach ~ so am writing for those days....Chris met us at H.B. Friday afternoon. Sloane and Lindsey drove down with Shea and I (and Gracie). We had two separate suites ~ Harrison drove down Sat. night. Chris and I had a very relaxing and romantic anniversary celebration! Shea had a fabulous 18th Bday! The 3rd episode of G.I.A. aired today ~ if you haven't seen it ~ be sure to check it out!
Chris took this week off....so, he is with us now in Burbank. :) We got exciting news from Christopher (our son) today. He was promoted to a position in Corporate of Fresh Market working in Operations. They will be moving him to Greensboro, NC in the next three weeks. He is sooo excited to be given this opportunity. Very proud and happy for him! Til tomorrow.....

Day 87 in LA.....April 2012

Hi! I got the steroid pack and started it today. While Shea did her schoolwork I got the car washed...and gave Gracie a bath. I have never done a spray tan....nor has Shea....but, we were sooo pale....so, we went today and had it done. We look like we've been at the beach all summer! ha! We are packing up tonight for our beach get-away. Sooo excited! Jamie (Shea's manager) is putting together a reel of Shea's work on screen ~ that she will be able to send to casting directors, etc. Ok....well, we are leaving here in the morning for Huntington Beach. Going to take a break from writing the blog while we are away the next few days. Til tomorrow.....

Day 86 in LA.....April 2012

Howdy! I had a hair appt. with Marcie today for a color and cut.....then from there went to my doctor's appt. She was hoping that the dizziness would completely be gone....(she's seen four more cases of this in just this past week)...so, she prescribed a steroid that she believes will get rid of the swelling in my inner ear. If not, I will go back and see her in a week. It is a little better ~ so, I really do believe this will take care of it! PTL! Shea worked on all her classwork while I was gone today. Then we both went and had mani's and pedi's done. She just left to go to the Zumba Class again. I have laundry I need to do. Then tomorrow we will pack up for our four day getaway to Huntington Beach ~ Friday thru Monday. Chris is in Las Vegas now and will drive over to H. Beach Friday morning and meet us there. Chris and I will be celebrating our 28th anniversary on April 14th....and Shea's 18th BDay is the 15th! Shea is taking friends, Sloane and Lindsey. They have their own suite to enjoy! Til tomorrow.....

Day 85 in LA.....April 2012

Hey.......Shea did her schoolwork while I went to my Bible Study. We had a wonderful lesson....and time of fellowship. Then I went shopping for Margot afterwards. Shea and I went to a Zumba (dance and exercise) Class tonight. Whipped my bootie! Ha! I just ordered Shea's
Graduation announcements....just can NOT believe my baby is graduating! I have a hair appt. in the morning for a color and cut. Then going to see the doctor about my Vertigo in the afternoon.
I still am experiencing the spinning. :( Til tomorrow.....

Day 84 in LA.....April 2012

Hi! Shea put in a double-duty day on her schoolwork today. Gracie and I went on a long walk. The second episode of G.I.A. debuted today....go to blip.tv.tischwest to view! I am going shopping for Margot tomorrow after Bible Study. Oakwood is not going to get involved with Margot by calling any services that could help her. So, I talked to Margot and asked her if it would be alright with her if I phoned them? ~ the Dept. of the Aging. I told her I am concerned for her and I will be leaving soon and no one will be able to shop for her and walk Robinson. She told me it is alright for me to make the call. So, I will be doing that. Shea went to a Zumba (dance/exercise) Class tonight and loved it. I'm going to go with her tomorrow night! Til then.....

Day 83 in LA.....April 2012

Hello.....and I hope you had a Blessed Easter! Shea and I went to Castaways for a special brunch. It was very nice and we had a great time, although we probably ate more than we should have! We went to church this evening. It was a beautiful, spirit-filled service. It's back to the books for Shea tomorrow..(and the gym for Liz!)...I'm really hoping Jamie calls with auditions for this week! Til tomorrow.....

Days 81 and 82 in LA.....April 2012

Hello.....really didn't have have any news-worthy info for yesterday.....so, am once again writing for two days. I finished a book today. Secrets and Lies ~ by Mark Phillips. A wonderful book! It's about Mark's personal journey into finding the "truth!" Which he finally found ~ "Jesus!" Mark's wife ~ Angela is our Bible Study leader. Shea hung out at the pool on this gorgeous day with Harrison and Sloane. They are now at the movies seeing "Titantic" 3-D. I have a rented movie to watch ~ Tower Heist. Shea and I are going to be spending all day tomorrow together ~ which I am very much looking forward to! We have reservations for an Easter Brunch at Castaways. It's a lovely restaurant up in the hills overlooking LA. We are going to church tomorrow night! I hate that Chris and Christopher will not be with us tomorrow. I am thrilled that Chris will be here this coming Friday ~ for a WEEK! :) I pray each of you have a Blessed Easter! Til tomorrow.....

Days 79 and 80 in LA.....April 2012

Hello.....writing for two days....yesterday I went to see the doctor due to my dizziness. The Dr. diagnosed me with Vestibulitis. It is a virus. An infection in my inner ear. It has to run it's course....which she said would be around 10 days. She told me to take Aleve for the swelling....and dramamine for the nausea. I go back in a week. If I'm not better then ~ she will order a CatScan. But, I'm sure I will be fine! Today was the Photo Shoot for the Entertainment Weekly article. We were to meet Richard (EW Dir. of Photography) in the North Club House around 1pm. They had Kraft Services lunch brought in for everyone. Then it was make-up, lights....and SHOOT! :) They took individual shots of Shea....then some of both Shea and me. There were four other children in the shoot. So, they did the same with each child...individual shots...then pictures with their families. Then they took pix of all the kids together all over the Oakwood grounds. Harrison was one of the kids in this shoot also. They took a lot of pix of Shea and Harrison together. Richard said that this article will be an eight page spread ~ published in the Entertainment Weekly magazine ~ in 3 to 4 weeks. I will let you know exactly when it will be out in stands. Til tomorrow.....

Day 78 in LA.....April 2012

Hi! Well, today has been an exciting day with the premiere of G.I.A. ~ 1st episode! Hope you all have had a chance to check it out! If not, just go to blip.tv.tischwest ~ you will see GIA, then you can view it! Shea is so thrilled and so very thankful for this incredible opportunity! Shea "tried" to do her schoolwork today....but, with messages coming in from facebook, textes, emails and phone calls...(Shea was feeling the love!)...school was a bit difficult today! The second episode will air next Tuesday ~ April 10th ~ and the third one will air on Tuesday ~ April 17th! Please share this with your family and friends. Mark Rosman, the director, has two goals for the future of G.I.A. One is to be a regular web series show on a new glimmertv.com channel that is for young girls only. The other goal would be that he pitches this pilot to different networks for television. I believe we NEED more shows like this on the tv! Shea is at an acting class tonight ~ working with Fern Champion (a casting director). I have been super dizzy, grabbing the chair or wall, room spinning kind of thing and suffering from nausea....the past four days...(Good Times! Ha!)...I "think" it might be Vertigo? Anyway, I have an appt. with a doctor tomorrow afternoon. Til tomorrow.....

Day 77 in LA.....April 2012

Hi! Ok ~ friends and family.....announcing G.I.A. on your website as of Tuesday ~ April 3rd ~
5 am. Go to your URL ~ and type in Bliptv.com Then click on G.I.A. It's the premiere of the first episode ~ of Girl's Intelligence Agency ~ G.I.A. So exciting! Please share this with all your friends and family.....Enjoy! Til tomorrow.....

Day 76 in LA....April 2012

Happy April everyone! We had a pretty relaxing day. Then got ready to go to Santa Monica to the director's house to see the screening of the first 3 episodes of "G.I.A." I think it is fantastic! Of course....this IS a Mom talking! :) The gentleman that did the editing told me that he has seen many Web series....and had never seen one that was this professional....like he was editing a tv show. It was fun to see everyone again ~ the cast and crew. It really is a cute show ~ can't wait for you all to see it! You will have your first opportunity to see episode 1 on Tuesday ~ April 3rd. Go to your search bar on your computer and type in Bliptv.com Then you will see G.I.A. ~ and you can play it! Each episode is about 5 1/2 minutes long. If you like it....please share this with friends with children that would enjoy a fun show like this!
Thanks! Til tomorrow.....