Celebrating Other's Milestones

My son was showered and ready to go in fifteen minutes flat ~ a record, really.  It came at the close of a busy, whirlwind kind of day, one that culminated in a social event that was sure to please.

And please it did.

We arrived at the posh digs with the multitude, all seeking a place within at the various functions that were going on.  Navigating our way through the myriad of hallways and foyers, we finally found our destination, and the reason why we were there.

The Vocalist had released an album.  A teen songbird, celebrating alongside his production team and musicians.  There were plenty of folks out to celebrate with him.

Among those present, were familiar faces:

The Soap Opera Beauty . . .

The Manager, and the Management Team:

Friends known . . .

 . . . and friends found new . . .

One thing was quite certain.  My son, The Actor, had a very, very good time!

In two weeks, The Vocalists' album will be released at Wal-Mart stores nationwide!  Stay tuned for news on "Whatever You Need"!

Furry Formalities

It was a bow-wow of a great time last night, as my son, The Actor took Annie Hall the Border Collie to her very first publicity event.  Oh, all right.  It was The Actor's first official PR event as well ~ but whose counting?  :D

A great time was had by all, fur and flesh alike!



Raising awareness of responsible dog ownership, the Four Legged Friends Foundation put together a great group of animal advocates, animal lovers, and dog enthusiasts.

The Fruit Of His Labor

It was bound to happen at some point. I knew it was unavoidable. Yet when, exactly, the 'other shoe' would fall, I truly had no idea.

That is of course, until - oh, approximately August 1, when the full-court press began.

My son: "Mom. I want a Mac."

Me: "Umm-hmm."

My son: "It's in my budget. Here, take a look at this one. It's got all the specs I'm looking for . . ."

And so it went. Incessantly.

Finally, we took a trip to the store.

Glitches were had. We returned home empty-handed, but only for the space of about 24 hours. That's when Dad kicked it, with his mischevious ways.

Rising early, we high-tailed it to the preceeding evening's destination and revisited the clerk who promised the goods. We then returned home, to [torment] the lad.

Here is a pictoral essay on the event, as it played out at our house. Will our lives ever be the same again? Are we all destined for the same fate?

Action of a Different Sort

I opened an email the other day, and found within a note from the Costumes Department.

Seems my son, in his effervescent way, had requested a specific photo off of the Costume Continuity camera.

This photo was not a typical, run of the mill photo, however. No, this photo was all action. All boy. All Israel. No doubt.

I thought you'd enjoy a slice of his energy this morning. Good as a stiff cup of coffee, if you ask me! The vantage point of the camera lends itself to a mind-bender, doesn't it? :)

Harley and Me

Visual effects.

Summer sun.

Breezes.

Filming.

Park.

Children.

Fun.

With 'base camp' moved to a new location yet again, and that a good space away from the actual area of filming, it behooved many a crew member to hop on a bicycle and/or scooter and/or skateboard in order to get where they were going.

L'il Man was no exception.

When my son discovered and borrowed a pal's bike, it was only natural that he'd take his little brother for a ride - and little brother LOVED it! Riding about, mimicing the vroom! vrooom! sound, it was hard to tell just who, exactly, was the star of the show.

:D

Every Boy's Dream

(If I had a son who was really into sports, that is.)

When the weekend rolled around, it was evident that a corporate excitement was in the air. Friday afternoon, an early wrap . . . AND plans to see the game? Too much!

Sure enough, my son's first ever baseball game was to be viewed from a luxury box at the top of the stadium ~ with none other than The Director himself. The Cast and several crew members had loads of fun.

My son? Spoiled for the bleachers forever.

:D

Tired and Cranky

It was a wrap for many members of the cast, those who would be called peers of my son, the actor.

No matter that they'd had an incredible evening out together the night before with The Director and The Producer at a hibachi grill . . .

No, the departure of new found friends was disappointing. After a full days work, it brought one to a state of grumpiness, exhaustion, and good, old-fashioned need of sequestering onesself away to recover.

That was the state of my son last night. I pray he slept well, as the production continues on today, no rest for the weary.

Girls Only

A late night, coupled with an early morning call time does not lend itself to a beautiful blogpost. So this morning, a photo for your enjoyment. The Leading Lady, and several VIP cast, photographed doing what young girls do best: The Hand Jive.