While Autumn was at school I decided to take the boys to dig some red sand. When you live in Saint George Utah you can get red sand for free, and I decided that I needed some for my house. We are very proud of our red dirt and it is a must have inside if you want to be a true Dixie Dweller.
First the
boys did
the digging!
They loved
this job as
you can
see.
Then the
dirt was
placed in
these jars
for all to
enjoy!
So we received the word, and Autumn was not selected for one of the coveted spots in the Tuacauhn's upcoming production "ANNIE". She made it through two of three callback rounds, but when it came right down to it I think she was just a little bit smaller then director was willing to cast. She took the news a little hard at first, but she has now moved on, and will settle for seeing the play, "more then once" this fall. We are so lucky to live close to these kinds of opportunities, and Autumn looks forward to another try, after all she has drama in her veins.
Autumn we are so proud of you. Chin up.
Autumn showed up for round 2 of ANNIE auditions ready to dance her little heart out. Little did we know that she would also show up the very youngest kid still in the running. Autumn was the only six-year-old that passed the vocal audition...the next youngest dancer on day two was eight. Autumn was not at all intimidated by all of those older girls, and she just went in and did her very best. For those of you with little girls in dance you know that two years dance experience can make a big difference. The number of returning girls was right around 50, most of them were local, but a few were called back from Salt Lake, LA, and Chicago auditions. We have been sent home to await out another round of call-backs for line reading next Saturday. We should hear by about Friday one way or another. Because Autumn was the smallest girl at the dance auditions, if she does not get called in to read for the role of the smallest orphan "Molly" she will most likely be done. Autumn has been so amazing through this process. I only wish that I had half the confidence and bravery that she does. Good Luck Autumn or should I say "MOLLY" I love you girl!
So Autumn has some exciting news to share with the world. Yesterday we went out to the Tuacahn Amphitheatre for ANNIE auditions. It was so much fun, and Autumn was so brave. She left the theatre yesterday feeling really good about her singing audition, and we came home to wait. Today we got a call back for round two. They want to see Autumn again tomorrow at 1:00 pm for a dance and speaking audition. We are so proud of Autumn, and we want to wish her good luck and lots of love!
I guess that I better start updating my blog since Margi gave you all this sight so that you could get to know me. Lets see...breifly...I have three kids Autumn 6, Brad 3, and Drake 1. I am married to Margi's older, and only, brother Pete. I live in Saint George Utah so running at sea level is a real treat for me. I love to run, but I train for tri. I do all of my run/swim work-outs at 5:00am starting with a 6 mile run on Monday. Tuesdays and Thursdays I swim 2500 meters. Wednesdays I run an 8-10 mile major hill run, Fridays I run 3 swim 1000, and Saturdays I do long runs between 10-20 miles. I bike and spin in the afternoon and evenings when I can find arrangements for my kids. I love to race and am looking forward to the relay. Good luck as you run your miles.
Just a thought for the day..."Mental toughness isn't genetic-it's honed through experience."
-Bradley Young, Ph.D., sports psychologist
