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It's a super early start to the day for the cast and crew of Mary Poppins..that's me.

As for today is break down day for the set of Mary Poppins.

I'm always amazed at the process of setting up right up to a complete breakdown a week later. 

Then doing the whole thing again in another city.

Everything is so precise... so smooth and timely.

Everything is arranged in the theatre moving trucks right down to exact categorized sections.

The whole process always amazes me.
Every single Broadway production I've worked for are sticklers for organization.
I commend the process

I enjoyed being a part of the Mary Poppins crew.....absolutely memorable.

Thank you for coming to ABQ!

It's a pleasure working with you.

the RING of FIRE is a jewel you CANNOT wear

Tonight is the annular solar eclipse where the moon blocks most of the Sun.

According to NASA, the eclipse will begin at sunrise local time in southern China, then pass over Hong Kong, Taipei and Tokyo. After entering California's view, the moon's shadow will block the sun's light along a course from Reno to the Grand Canyon in Arizona to Albuquerque to Lubbock, Texas. The full "ring of fire" effect is visible in ONLY eight states in the western United States this evening.

The RING OF FIRE is when all of the moon covers most of the Sun....leaving a ring of sunlight blazing around the moons circumference. The moon is near apogee--the farthest point from Earth in its orbit around our planet--so it's too small in the sky to cover the sun's face completely.

We set out to catch this AWESOME celestial event aka the annular solar eclipse.
We were fortunate to witness this AMAZING event at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum.

The photo above is a view of the eclipse in the display of a video camera with a special eclipse viewing lens filter attachment on the front. 

Can you see the beginning stages of the eclipse???

(I debated whether to include this photo in the blog....)

Can you see the moon is on the way to completing the RING OF FIRE....

(the reflection of the eclipse on a sheet of paper is cast from the binocular lens)

(BTW: you should NEVER fully view a solar eclipse with the naked eye....you must use proper viewing tools like a #14 welding shield or special eclipse viewing glasses)

Tah Dah......THE RING OF FIRE

We witnessed the RING OF FIRE 

---via the reflection

---via #14 welding mask

---via the special eclipse viewing glasses

The RING OF FIRE lasted only 4 minutes...... and it was well worth every second!

But the rest of the eclipse lasted until sundown.

Inside the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum they had LIVE broadcasted coverage of the eclipse on various LCD screens inside and outside the museum.

I clicked this photo by accident on my little old camera with no filter........ 

Let hope I didn't ruin my camera.

(Although I might add.....it is a rather stunning photo)

 This is the viewing balcony where we watched the eclipse.
After sunset we took in the museum and went out to the museum lawn where they had tons of activities like a rock climbing wall, jumpy house for the kids, crafting stations, face painting, food trucks and an outdoor SCI-FI movie.
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Persingerfive +plus+ Eclipse
equal = Persingerfun

auditions, arts and eats

LIGHTS, CAMERA.......ACTION

We're in Santa Fe auditioning for a feature film which is set to film here in New Mexico.

Acting is something very few people know we enjoy doing.

 So before the lights, camera, actions begins we have to....

check-in and confirm our appointment with this guy....

Read, react, recite and memorize the sides....

Cookie fine-tunes Bam's hair for his audition

Then just before we're go in.... we grab the resume and head shots....

It's all in a day in the life of an actor......

Okay..... not really...... it's all done for FUN, for the experience and for expanding our artistic knowledge.

One can only learn to appreciate the arts, theatre and film when one knows all aspects of the line....

from pre-production...to acting....to crewing...to production....to presentation

After the audition we took a much needed break by taking in Santa Fe.......the arts, walking the plaza, artist row....and ending our day with dinner at our most favorite Santa Fe eatery---the Zia diner---they always treat us well......... ALWAYS!!

my love my life....

"But Mummy, every day is mother's day...."

That's why I feel so loved every single day....... I have these little smiling faces in my life.

I was chosen to be here for them.

It was destiny....

I ♥ being Mom

Tomorrow is "officially" mother's day..... I feel so fortunate for being a MOMMY.

I certainly don't have to wait a whole year...... to know I'm appreciated!

My heart skips a beat for these little faces of mine.....

I live and breath the essence of motherhood and loving every single minute.

Thank you--Bam, Fifi, Sweetheart, and Cookie for being my world.

Mommy loves you more than anything or anybody could possibly.

♥♥♥♥♥

Royal Memories

Real life Fairy Tale.....  

One year ago, yesterday, Prince William and Kate wed in London.

We woke 3 AM to watch the Royal wedding.......Cray-zy 

we loved it!

It was the fairy tale we all grew up hearing.

Prince Charming and the beautiful Cinderella.

Disney had us all hooked from birth.

Prince William and Kate's Royal wedding was Historic and EPIC..... we had to see this.

We planned an early morning ROYAL WEDDING breakfast party....... just for us.

We had English tea, crumpets, mini breakfast quiche, fruit, yogurt and toast.

As a family we made decorations of Union Jack flags, Will and Kate tea bag bobbles and centerpieces.

It was FUN.

It was ROYALLY FUN. (hahaha)

We had tiaras, facinators and a top hats for everyone.....even our dogs were dressed for the occasion. 

I think it was the most fun we had....one year ago....at 3 AM!!!!

The decorations from our Royal Wedding Party still hang in our home to this day!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

keeping it simple...

Today is 'parent-teacher' conference day at Cookie and Sweetheart's school.

I feel the need to attach the following disclaimer:

Teachers: 
Kindly excuse my lack of questions. 
I have only a teeny tiny bit of my voice back. 

Please accept my apologies for little dialog.

Simply put:

Nice day

Good girls

Excellent grades

Today I'm feeling rather numb, rough, achy, patchy and raw.

 My neck is sore and my ears are ringing.
The burning inferno in my throat has now been down graded to a blazing forest fire.

silent screams

Today, I took my icky, sicky throat to the doctors office.

"How bad is it doc...will I ever speak again?"

My Doctor took a throat culture for testing and now it'll be a day or so for the results to come back from the lab.

In the meantime, I'm given these recommendations for relief.

1. Take extra vitamin D to boost my immune system

 --How can I do this when I can't seem to swallow ANYTHING!!!

Swallowing what is naturally in my mouth already makes me cringe and wince like an insane woman.

2. Drink plenty of water

 --See comment #1

3. Gargle hot water with salt 

--I tried this when I got home and I think I almost fainted over the pain that shot through my throat, up into my eyeballs and straight to my brain----SALT is a KILLER!!

4. Take Acetaminophen for the pain

 --See comment #1. Plus if I manage to shove a pill down my throat, it seems to remain stuck midways--which offer zero relief and more discomfort!!

The waiting game is agonizing......and my throat is still on FIRE

!!!!!!

boo hoo......

FIRE, FIRE, Please put out the fire in my throat.....

Awk...

This is how my throat feels as I battle a sore throat.......

So very glad none of the children are ill.

But I'd rather be ill than to let them go through the suffering.

I'll try my hardest to continue on, despite feeling slightly defeated.....

Ding-Ding----Round one is over (you haven't won yet throat ick)

Round two is next and I'll be armed (I'm certain--after seeing my doc today)

Luckily blogging doesn't require an audible voice because right now I don't have one.

Super family fun.........

New York Giants vs. New England Patriots

It's Super Bowl Sunday.........

Bam, Princess Fifi, Sweetheart, Cookie and I absolutely enjoy watching the big game together.

Whether we're watching as a family live, in person or on t.v.

We enjoy a good game.......

There are pom-poms, NY Giant mylar balloons by the t.v., and mini footballs......

The girls have painted their tiny nails with tiny helmets, glitter, and gems.

OOhhh........ what a grand affair.

We're ready to attend an exclusive, private Super Bowl party.

So exclusive and private that there wasn't any invitations sent out.

Hint: We're NOT in Indianapolis

We're in our own home........... this party is meant for us. 

(we don't know any one else as big a fan of "The Big Game" like us anyhow)

This is our very own, personal Super Bowl party.
Ultra exclusive, we had......
fresh berries and melons (yummy antioxidants)
7 layer organic dip (mmmm)
home made pumpkin tofu cookies (soft, healthy, and yum)
hoagie sandwich (subs are a requirement of any Super Bowl party)
angel eggs (not deviled)
Root beer soda (dessert??)
Super Bowl cupcakes (with mini super bowl rings atop)
Baked lays (crispy)
orange smiles   :-)
mozzarella sticks (cheezy)
macaroni salad (Fifi's secret recipe)
Green chile, sour cream dip (hahahaha.......soo delish)
Home made tamales (not shown because they went super fast)

We had a great time!!!

Princess Fifi and I mingled about the snack table......
While Bam and Sweetheart were in their team jerseys getting in on the best seats in the house.....
(in front of the tv)

But who knew Cookie would be the BIGGEST "fan"atic in the house........
(wearing her "lucky" Giants t-shirt and the gloomy bears beanie she wears to every winning Super Bowl)

CONGRATULATIONS NEW YORK GIANTS
GIANTS 21, PATRIOTS 17

Happy un-Birthday

Today we celebrate our un-birthdays.

Today you are you!

That is truer than true!

There is no one alive who is you-er than you!

(Dr. Seuss)

Not another year older but another year better.

Guess who enjoyed his birthday cake??

Big flame for big wishes.........

Who says you can't have cotton candy on your birthday

Hold on tight,  birthday Princess

Do my kids love me or what????

Never too old for birthday cake and balloons
Happy un-Birthday to you too..........