Andrew as Jimmy Smith

A few photos--

"Honey, you're my New York horror story!"

"'Well, I had my big adventure, but it sure is
 nice to be back in my own bed.'"

"You're looking at the hottest speak-o in town!"

"Eighteen years on Long Island:  if that ain't misspent,
 I don't know what is."

"What do I need with love?"

"Call each one of them the same pet name:  Hey, Baby!"

"Talk about a four leaf clover me."

"Golddigger!"
"Womanizer!"
"Jezebel!"
"Cassanova!"

"What am I doing on a window ledge,
hundreds of feet in the air?"

"I Turned the Corner"

"You suspect foul play?"

"Funny, I found myself an emerald."

Curtain call

Andrew (Jimmy), Pierce (Ching Ho), Quinn (Trevor Graydon), Maddie (Millie), Ciera  (Miss Dorothy) 

Kissing: Thoroughly Modern Millie Style

Director's Notes:

After first kiss:  "You can't kiss her like your mother."

After second kiss:  "That's a start; we can work with that."

Next day, to other kissing couple:  "You need to kiss like them."

Next day:  "Andrew, that kiss is too aggressive."

Two performances down!  The play is fabulous!  Well cast, colorful, funny, and just extremely well done by all.  Very proud of our boy and all his great friends!  

If you want a glimpse, first night photos are available by way of Andrew's facebook page.  There is a link to a Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr. page on his wall.  One of the play dads posted about 200 photos.   

Thoroughly Modern Millie

I just noticed that I have basically nothing listed on my Coming Events!  Could that be because I've been so consumed with THIS coming attraction that I haven't even thought beyond it?  I've sneaked a few peaks during dress rehearsals, and am excited to see Andrew as Jimmy, starting this Thursday!

And the Celebrations Keep Coming!

Congratulations to Rob!  

He graduated from BYU with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting!  

Next Stop: The University of Notre Dame near South Bend, Indiana!

Bringing Home Baby

Two days later, Ellie arrived at home.  She was welcomed by:

Andrew, on his way to establishing Favorite Uncle status

Daddy and Jack

And Grandma

Week old Ellie, just hanging out!

Baby makes four!

Alan joined us after a few days.
We loved being together, sharing in this momentous occasion!

Welcome Ellie!

Introducing

Elaine Nicolette 

(the newest member of our family)

Born July 26, at 5:00 p.m.

Congratulations to Danny and Kristi 

Waiting to be admitted

Just born!

Rounding up to 7 pounds, 9 ounces, same as Jack (and Andrew)

Many thanks for letting us be there!

On the Way to Atlanta

With a baby poised to be born at any moment, an invitation to attend her birth, and two stand-by tickets, I'm on my way to Atlanta.  Today I made it as far as Salt Lake, before I had to turn back.

But my luggage arrived in Atlanta just ten minutes ago.

I'm back in Springville, laundering today's clothes so I can wear them again tomorrow because the rest of my summery clothes are in Georgia, checking things out ahead of me.  I trust that they're enjoying some southern hospitality while they wait for me.

So I'll be on the way again--tomorrow!   (Uglier--since my curling iron and mascara are hanging out with my pants and shirts.  At least I found an extra toothbrush hanging around!  I think an essentials kit should be offered to everyone who is separated from her luggage.)  Anyway the helpful guy on the phone said the best way for me to get to Atlanta is going to be through Las Vegas.  MapQuest disagrees.  Still, Mr. Helpful said that flight is "wide-open" so it looks like Andrew and I will be pausing in Vegas for a couple of hours, on our way to Atlanta.

Tomorrow.

(I've been trying to remember the exact wording of the helpful person who yesterday suggested today's best option.  And I'm hoping that tomorrow's flight will be more "wide-open" than today's was.)