beach baby

janie and jack

We just returned home from the Janie and Jack shoot for their holiday/winter line. We had a blast! It was a little rough at first because it takes Makena a little bit to warm up around new people and situations. Her first shoot was an adorable set of Christmas pajamas, but because we had just arrived on set, she hadn't had a chance to get acclimated quite yet. So she was a little timid and kept asking for me to hold her. As the day went on, she got more and more comfortable. By the end she was happy and having fun running around with everyone on set. I couldn't get her to change out of her outfit--she didn't want to leave! Haha! So I told them next time (if there is a next time) to call us in an hour early and she should be ready to go by then! Overall she did pretty well for her first shoot!

long time no post

Well my goal was to try and update once a week, and I have failed miserably this last month. I will try and play catch up. Since the Parent's Magazine contest, we have been quite busy with Makena and her "modeling" career. She was signed by an agent beginning of August and since then we have been on 2 auditions in LA. First was Baby Gap, and being her first audition, she was a bit timid and shy. She kept her fingers in her mouth the whole time which cost her the job. But it was fun and always good to get the experience. Last week we happened to be in LA visiting Chris's parents for a few days when our agent notified us of a casting call for Gymboree company brands (Gymboree, Janie and Jack, and Crazy 8.) So we thought, what the hell, it can't hurt to check it out and at least get the experience of another audition under her belt. She was a little timid, but not nearly as bad as the first one. There had to be at least 500 kids her age there throughout the day...it was a madhouse! Needless to say I didn't expect much to come of it. But yesterday we got a call from the agent saying that Janie and Jack loved Makena and has put her on a hold. That means she has been picked amongst their top choices, but it is still not a guarantee. It just so happens to be my absolute favorite baby store (as everyone knows!) so it couldn't be more perfect if she gets chosen. If not, it is still exciting that she made it in the top 3. So that has been my life this past month...crazy fun!!

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