Ordinary family with extraordinary...

It is hard to believe that barely two years ago, Madisen finally got a break in this "tough" business of Show Business and was cast in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.  I still remember when she was 6 yrs old, 7 yrs old and 8yrs old asking to take a acting class.  Acting classes" where did that come from.  We told her let us find some close to home.  Little did we know that five years later we would be on the journey we are on now.  I have to say it still amazes me the commitment and scarfices I have seen this 13 year old young lady make in the past five years.  

The best part is we have been able to enjoy this as a family.  There are so many people who go through life and talk about their dream, passion, invention, idea or goal and never even write it down.  Chris and I are glad that we have been able to teach our children it is OK to step out of the box and take a risk.  We have grown so much closer as a family, made new friends while growing our relationships with those who have shared out crazy journey.  The love and support is so cherished by all five of us and means so much to us.  During all of this Rylie and Declan have been able to dabble in various acting opportunities also.  Although, we still see Rylie's true passion as our "sporty spice", reading and enjoying dance.  Declan enjoys his legos, toy of the week, baseball, soccer and an occasional audition - with "not too many lines MOM"...and they both enjoy just being kids.  The is the balancing act, we want to raise kids who are just kids that also act.  Not young actors who try to be kids when it is convenient.  It is a little harder with Madisen, the passion and the drive far out run the brakes on her.  Can you imagine being so passionate at 13 years old?  The mission as the parent is to balance the interest, passion and drive of each child, while maintaining the family structure, faith and believes.  Especially the special gifts and talents of each individual child.  

May God continue to give us the strength, guidance and wisdom to make the right decisions.  May we continue to find the tools and resource we need on our journey called LIFE.

Remembering each day that all the special moments like the cute dance steps across the kitchen, big soccer kick in the backyard,  the newest lego creation, funny laugh, clumsy fall, soft kisses on my cheeks, big hugs and most of all the "I Love YOU, Mommy".  That is what it is really all about.  

Madisen's told us one time that she heard a quote Bernie Mac said: "I'm an ordinary guy with an extraordinary job" hmmm...well we are just an ordinary family with extraordinary opportunities to enjoy life each day and live with no regrets.