1/15/15 - A
day full of emotions... Excitement, anxiousness, nervousness
and sadness (for me having to say “see you soon” to Justin, Cade and Taylen). In
less than 6 hours, we will be picking up my sister, Nicole and heading to the airport
to start our adventure. This morning, January 14, 2015, will forever go down as
“one to remember” for Emilie. Finalizing her school tests, school work, and of
course her sendoff from her friends and the school staff and all of those who have
reached out to get in touch before leaving. In
addition, I received a special phone call from her agency around 7:30AM that
informed us that there will be additions to our traveling plans while in Paris.
Once we get settled in Paris on Friday, I will be able to document new details
on our upcoming weekend plans..stay tuned!
1/8/15
If you were to tell me 3 years ago that my daughter and I
would be traveling to Paris for Couture Fashion Week interviews / castings in
2015, I would think you were crazy. The only extracurricular activities that my
husband and I knew growing up were sports, until now! Emilie was scouted at the age of 11 when we
lived in Hawaii, when we moved back to the state of Washington we were referred
and represented by an amazing agency in Seattle. Since getting her braces off,
turning 15 (September 2014), and sprouting to the height of 5’11, the last six
months have been so exciting for Emilie to say the least. Seven days from today
we will be boarding a plane to Paris and will set foot on an adventure that my
daughter has been longing for the past year.
I decided to write a blog regarding this adventure to
document our experiences for our loving family members and friends who have
supported Emilie through this whirlwind of a year. Not everyone including my
husband and two other children are able to make every trip, therefore, this
will be a great way to communicate to them as well as Emilie being able to
reflect back on her journey of life and adventures.
To
my family: I hope you enjoy reading our documented journey. Words cannot
express how proud and honored I truly am of being a wife to the most supportive
father and husband. Cade and Taylen, you both are such a huge part of this
amazing experience and words cannot express how proud I am of both of you for
your maturity, support and understanding while we are away for a bit knowing
you are cheering on Emilie in her journey. XOXOXOXO I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!
Mom