Once On This Island There Was This Mama Euralie Character...

And she was ME!!!!!!! I got the role of Mama Euralie!!! I am SO excited - like jumping-out-of-my-skin EXCITED!!! We start rehearsing in a little over a week and I get to pick up the script and music this Tuesday. Performances will be August 6-8, 10, and 13-15. I can hardly believe I get to live my dream of performing in a musical this summer! Also, the cast and production/direction crew are all really great people. Our director is so stoked about the show, he is a really high-energy positive person who is coming from a background of children's theatre in the area. I look forward to getting to know everybody and having a blast getting the show ready. I'll keep you posted, and, of course, would LOVE to have everyone come out to see the show!!

Audition Update

I got the call back email last night at 11:30 and....I got called back for 2 awesome roles - Asaka, the Goddess of the Earth and Mama Euralie, the lead character's mother!!! The call backs were this morning. I think they went really well. We got to learn some dances for the call backs - so fun! The show has a Carribean islandy feel and AMAZING music. And now I wait to find out later today if I got one of those roles!! I can't wait to find out! I'll keep you posted!!!

Audition, Anyone??

In an attempt to keep my brain from continuing to deteriorate at an alarming rate and just because it is high time I did something new to develop my musical parts I auditioned for a musical tonight!!!!!!! Lehi City Arts Council is putting on a production of "Once On This Island." Looks like SUCH a fun show and has AWESOME music. I am waiting to receive an email telling me whether or not I will be invited to call backs. I'll keep you posted!

Long Time No Blog

Hello all. Wow it's been over a month since I've added a post. Shame on me! Well, let's get to it then. First, current pics of the girls:

Hannah Our Shining Star



Mia Solenne Our Loving Brainiac



Charlotte Roslyn Our Precious Sweetie



Second, a little update on us. We are loving spring in our new home and getting excited about each little shoot that pops up, each flowering tree branch, each chance we have to enjoy our little backyard "eden." We bought a grill and are officially inviting everyone we know to a BBQ. Oh, and we need some folks to come for the maiden s'moreganza as we use our firepit for the first time. Any takers??

Hannah is starting Kindergarten in 3 months. She recently survived her "K-Day" at the pediatrician where she received 4 shots, 1 finger poke, cookies, a goodie bag, and a challenge from the doctor to learn to like meat this year. We drive past what will be her new school in the fall almost every day and she yells, "There's my new school!" She is a little nervous about this new "big girl" step in her life, but mostly she is so proud to be an almost kindergartener.

Mia passes the time trying to kiss her little sister as much as possible, speed sliding backwards down the stairs, and trying to do what her big sister does. She also loves working in the garden with mom. She gets so excited to see the flowers and the grass and the water. She has such a tender little heart. She surprises me with her mothering and concern for all the members of our family.

Charlotte turns 6 months tomorrow. She tried peas for the first time yesterday and LOVED them. I think she's just happy to have something other than bland rice cereal. She gets a kick out of her older sisters - their antics and cooing at her. Who could ask for more than constant entertainment? We love her smiles.

As for Brent and me, we are just trying to stay awake and enjoy ourselves in the process. It is a challenge to be so tired all the time and still give each other the quality parts of ourselves. But, we love the kids so much and we know these years will go by so fast. So, we are making an effort as a couple to show even more appreciation for each other and enjoy the journey. Plus, along with the fatigue comes so much joy. We marvel each day that we are so blessed.