MY HAIR IS GONE!

Hey All, Looks like I'm "thoroughly modern" now. Yes, that's right, the pictures say it all. I cut my hair and I'm donating  the 8 inches I cut off to the "Children with Hairloss" charity. The hair donations are used to provide wigs for children (up to age 21) who are suffering of a disease such as cancer or alopacia that causes them to lose their hair. The wigs are provided free of charge for these children in need. I also wanted to inspire our cast of High Schoolers in "Thoroughly Modern Millie," (which I choreographed and runs November 12, 13, 15, 19 and 20 at Fremont High School in Plain City, UT), that cutting your hair isn't such a scary thing. The girls were really having a hard time with bobbing their hair, so I wanted to give them a little hope that they could do it! Well, here's hopin'! 

Come see the show! Once again: 

NOVEMBER 12,13, 15, 19, 20. 7pm, Fremont High School 

Come support the Arts in Northern Utah! 

construction frustration

So, I guess it's time I actually updated this thing. I know it's been a while, but since I don't read it, I figured no one else did either. 

I did the stupidest thing today. We bought a house, right. An unfinished house. which is why we got a good deal on it, but that means the finishing headache is up to us. Well, we closed about a week and a half ago, so now that means that it is officially ours to work on as we choose, provided we come in within budget and on time. So today, I was so eager to get the drywall done on the house, that although I KNEW BETTER, I didn't get the final cost to finish the job written down on paper. What was I thinking? I have had every other contractor's bid scrutinized to the T and then I get in a hurry to get this drywall done and just hire the first person who I think is going to give me the best price, without getting it in writing. Now, I am not sure what the final price is going to be. AAARRRGH!  Well, I am sure it will work out somehow, but if anyone has any advice, other than "get it in writing first," that would be helpful. 

Anyway, the house should be beautiful once it's done. I can't wait for that part. I just wish I was smarter about some things. 

Yeah Hollywood...you know I love you more than...

So, I think I get the award for the worst blogger in the world, but alas, here is a long awaited post from the Geddes family. Enjoy!

My mom and I decided spur of the moment last week that we would take a trip to California to see my Brother Nick, since he just moved there for his job. Lindsay was going to come too, but couldn't get off work--we missed her. 

On the way there we saw:

I bet my brother will rethink purchasing a motorcycle now. 

My favorite things about our quick trip,2 days in Cali., in no 

particular order:

1. The Beach, need I say more?

2. Hollywood Shopping. I got a new purse complete with sequins and it was ONLY $10!

3. Seeing Hollywood for the first time. It was really just a big city, but it was amazing to think how much filming was going on right around us!

4. Hanging out with my mom and Addie for a few days. 

5. Seeing my brother and how hard he works. He really deserves the good life!

6. LA traffic--definitely not a fun or favorite thing, but it really makes me appreciate Utah traffic and good/kind drivers.

7. Transformers Robots--WAY COOL!

8. Getting kicked off the Paramount Pictures Studio lot while trying to take a picture of transformers Robots. Apparently they only let employees past the gates. 

9. Seeing all the places I have only ever heard about or seen in movies. 

10. Being right in front of the LA temple. HOW GORGEOUS!

11. Realizing that happiness doesn't  come from lots of money or fancy cars. My family really is the most important thing in the world. 

Inkheart

So, on Friday we went to see "InkHeart." It was my best friend Ashley Baird's birthday and so we went on a triple date to the movie. 

I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I read a few reviews before going in and I thought it was going to be pretty cheesy. However, I still wanted to see it. Although there were a few cheesy moments, I found myself thinking about it the whole way home, and thinking, "You know, I could see that one again." 

Things I liked: 

1. The fairy-tale characters. Dustfinger (I think that was his name) was very cool, or I guess I should say "hot" with all that fire coming off his hands. He was very motivated, and I loved it every time he did something selfish. Capricorn was also very evil, and I just loved how motivated everyone was. They were so set on their courses, I thought it was great how they fought for what they wanted. 

2. It was a family show. Something I would feel totally comfortable showing to a group of mutual kids. I don't remember anything bad in it. There was some violence, but it wasn't very gory or anything. 

3. The family stuck together. They were loyal to each other and I think we just don't see enough of that these days. 

4. The comic relief. There were a few characters who again, had some cheesy moments, but it kept it light. I like fantasy worlds, but sometimes they get so dark and serious for me. I like it when there are some funny characters to lighten the mood. 

5. Brenden Fraser was actually not so cheesy in this film. I don't always enjoy watching him, but I did enjoy him in this one as much as I liked him in "blast from the past."

6. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous! Very cool sets as well, and the costumes and special effects were pretty well done too. 

Although there were some cheesy moments and it may not be everyone's cup of tea, if you are looking for a good family film with high stakes, action, adventure and some wild characters, this is a good film. I think part of the reason I liked it was the theater experience. Seeing gorgeous mountains and castles is always better on the big screen than it is on the 27 inch. 

Anyway, I recommend it. If you see it, tell me what you think. 

10 Things I love about being a mom

1. Addie learned the word "cookie" yesterday in the car as I was feeding her frosted animal cookies. This morning after getting her ready for the day I said, "Do you want some food? Some Breakfast?"  

Her response: "Cookie?"

2. I finally got the house scrubbed today because Addie slept in til 10 o'clock. It was great!

3. The girl loves shoes! She is a girl through and through. Everyday she has to try on every pair of shoes she can find. Whenever she sees a shoe she points to it and says "shoe?"

4. At this moment she is tugging at my pants, not my pant legs, but the waistline in the back. She pulled it down and said "HI!"

5. Yesterday while we were coloring some pictures together, she looked over at the one I was drawing and said, "wow!" 

6. Whenever Aaron comes home from work and she hears the garage door open she runs to it like lightening with a huge smile on her face so excited to see her daddy. It is precious. 

7. Yesterday, while eating animal cookies, she would say "thantue" (aka Thank you) every time I gave her a cookie. It was one of the first words she learned and it is still cute every time she says it. 

8. Every morning after getting out of the bath I sit her on the counter to put lotion on her. She always hugs me so tight. It is probably just to get warm, but it still makes me feel good. She hugs me like she never wants to let go and if it weren't for all the other things that have to be done in the day, I probably wouldn't let her. 

9. Nursery. As much fun as it is to chase my child all around the chapel and relief society during church while wearing stilettos,

it was really nice to take her to nursery on Sunday to introduce her to it. 

She has a few more weeks until she is 18 months, but they let her come in a little early. She loved it and so did I. 

10. Watching her play dress up and r

ide her pony, Trigger, at the same time.

11. She learned the "eency weency spider" or "Itsy bitsy spider" if you prefer. Now all I have to do is mention the spider and her hands go into place. Same with "5 little ducks."

12. Yesterday we were at the children's place buying new jammies. Addie is sitting in her 

stroller to my right and there is another lady's baby in her stroller to my left. I look over and wave to the smiling baby. The cashier mistook her for my baby and said, "what a calm good natured little girl." 

I replied, motioning to my right, "Oh, she's not mine, this one's mine."

At that moment Addie had pulled up her shirt to her neck and was showing the whole store much more than just her belly button. 

I couldn't help but laugh at my "calm and good natured little girl."

These are only a few things I love about being little miss Adelaide's mom. I could go on and on, but alas, a poopy diaper awaits. 

Until next time...

On with the SHOW!

It's finally here! Our first concert! Well, actually, this is the 6th year I have been putting on a showcase with my voice students in the winter, but the first year that I have taught my own group and this is their first performance. I am so excited! They are so stinkin' cute in their little sparkly outfits singing "Bop to the Top" from HSM and the Hannah Montana classic, "Best of both Worlds." The concert is not made up of only the newest of Disney favorites, there are also many old favorites like "Part of your world" and "Zip-a-dee-doo-dah," to name a couple. 

I am so proud of all my students. The classes are doing such a great job and my individual students are really rocking it this year. I am just amazed at the things that come out of them sometimes-they are so YOUNG!  It is interesting to me because I teach them all the same basic techniques, and they run with it.  The results are really blowing me away. 

Anyway, if any of my 5 readers feel so inclined to see our show, it is at the Clearfield Library, in Clearfield (of all places;)  and starts at 6:00 p.m. on January 21st (Tomorrow!)

Hope to see you there!

Nursing homes

Some of you know that every month or two I go and sing at a couple of nursing homes in Ogden. I just got back from one today, and if you looked outside, you would know that the weather is horrible. I was so worried about getting home before it got much worse, I planned to sing for a little bit less time today. I sang all Christmas songs and for some reason it really got to me this time. Just seeing these people who are so powerless in the world, it made my heart swell to see the joy and memories that some of the songs brought to the hearts of these people. I almost began to cry during one of the songs because I realized that this actually does mean something to them. Hooray for nursing homes to help me feel the christmas spirit! 

Merry Christmas everyone!