Yay...Duffy!

We finally received Keola's contract for Tuacahn today, which confirmed that she was part of the orphan ensemble. We were very excited to read through all of the conditions outlined in the contract. What a crazy "mess" of words. Actually, they weren't a mess at all, I just had to read a few things very carefully! So we had everything figured out and were about to go on with our day, when we received a phone call...

"Hey, this is Scotty Anderson from Tuacahn. There is a change that we need to make in Keola's contract. She will be cast in the role of Duffy and will alternate nights with another girl in the same role." WHAT? Crazy turn of events that we are SO excited about! Keola was smiling from ear to ear, jumping up and down, you name it, she did it!

This will present a bit of a challenge in scheduling which performances to come see, but we'll work all of that out when we get the details. Her first rehearsal is at 2 on Monday and then there is a parent orientation at 7. I fully expect the details to come rolling in then. In the meantime...I have a contract to sign! Crazy thought that one! Professional actress here...yikes! Too bad that after tithing and savings, she'll only have enough left for a cute school outfit! Oh well, we are just so grateful for the experience!

Love to all!

Slacker

Yep, that's the only word for my not posting for almost 2 months! Slacker! I'll wear the name proudly, ok so not so proudly!

Many know that the girls and I have relocated to St. George for the summer. Keola did, in fact, get selected for the cast of Annie and will be an orphan all summer long! We are so excited for her! Yesterday we went to have her measurements taken at the costume shop out at Tuacahn. What a fabulous event! Imagine having gone to a theater and seen several big shows there and then having the opportunity to go backstage because YOU have to be measured for your cotume of an upcoming musical...Keola was giddy the whole time! She was in absolute awe and couldn't stop smiling! I have to admit, it was a pretty cool experience for Mom as well!

So we met the costume gals and guy and they were so wonderful! When we got there Wilma said that she didn't know why she called Keola for her measurements, because they already had them and her costume was ready for a fitting. WOW! What a cool thing to get to be the first orphan to try on a costume! Not knowing that all this would happen...Mom forgot the camera! Ah well, next time! We also met Matt, who will be helping with hair. Wait...a performance where Mom doesn't get to do hair? Oh the horror! Not really, it will be fun to be on the sidelines!

We both left the costume shop in awe of what had just transpired. Okay, so it probably wasn't that big of a deal, and we'll probably look back on the moment and think that we were incredible dorks for some of the things we talked about. BUT what a cool thing! This whole experience is suddenly real. Keola starts rehearsals next week and we are so excited to begin.

Anyhow, now ya'll know what is going on in the land of the Holt girls. As for Dad, he's keeping busy up in WA with work, work, and a bit more work. We've been away from him for 3 weeks so far and it has not been easy. The bonus is that we get to see him in 4 weeks, we just need to survive the next little bit. Robert is busy building his practice and working hard. We are so very grateful for the sacrifices he has made so that we can be here...what a guy!

Take care and hopefully it won't be so long for the next post!