Callahan's Confiramtion

Last night Callahan made his Confiramtion at Sacred Heart Church. TJ was his sponsor. after we celebrated at Portillo's. Oh Yeah, you read it correctly....Portillo's. It's all we had time for as it was 9pm when the mass ended.

I know the Bishop doesn't need to check with me first before booking the date, BUT could there be a worse week for me. OH HELL NO!

I worked all 5 days this week...I know cry me a river, but it's tax time in the office. Throw TJ not allowed to ride the school bus so I drop off and pick up. It contributed to his Migraines as he is movement and light sensitive...thanks GEHS

3 doctor visits and CCD. My weekends are shot because all of the sudden my kids book everything in sight...a good thing, but a time consuming thing. TJ filmed a movie last weekend, Karrick the weekend before. TJ has a commercial audition in the morning, then is filming a PSA on bullying  in the afternnon plus a movie next weekend that Karrick is also in.

I shot two gigs last week and have an event tonight. It's all good stuff and tons of fun, but Im so tired I look like a herion addict. I only made 1 bootcamp this week :(

Sunday is the day of rest and I hope to take full advantage of it

Head Shots and a day at LPZ

the pictures posted from the zoo I took

Karrick needed headshots and an old friend was coming to town.

 Steven Palm was one of the photographers that shot the kids represented by Ford Models 12 years ago. We met Steven when TJ was 5 and we just hit it off. He shot TJ and Cal a few times over the years. Steven now shoots the stars on the west coast. He contacted me saying he would be in town for business and had some free time if any of my kids needed new headshots.... TJ was already booked with Zoe McKenzie-another fave of mine. Karrick needed headshots as he hasn't had them since age 4. He is now expressing an interest in performing and has booked an Opera , 3 movies and a runway fashion show. It is time to get him with an agent...which means headshots

I picked Steven up at his Hotel and we headed to Lincoln Park Zoo. Karrick and I had already planned to go to the Zoo after the shoot as Karrick has to build the zoo for his 3rd grade Social Study project on Chicago landmarks.

Steven and Karrick just hit it off, Karrick is really hard not to love. We were there a couple hours and I hae no idea how many pictures he took. Karrick says "a bazillion"

I haven't seen the shots (a few on the camera) as Steven had to catch a plane back to CA

When I asked Karrick how he liked Steven he replied "I just want to hang out with him"

It was so great reconnecting and I wish TJ could have joined us, but I couldn't pull TJ out of school.

I anxiously await a CD arriving in the mail.

Good luck to Steven and Alisha as they are trying the knot in 2 weeks! 

 Karrick and I hung at the Zoo after the shhot and had a great mommy/Karrick day. I was pretty happy when Karrick got the zoo for his project, but now it seems really hard. Callahan got the Shedd in 3 rd grade and it turned out amazing. We made it out of styrofoam...I can't find the pictures. Kids get creative as you can use anything you want to build ie marshmellows, sticks, clay etc. Karrick wants to try legos or clay. Then in May the 3rd graders take a field trip to Chicago...it's pretty cool and a right of passage in the 3rd grade.

before and after

Callahan was born with a head full thick beautful straight hair. When puberty hit it turned wavy.

His hair has its own agenda....CRAZY! It grows super fast and into a wild afro.

Dainelle our stylist decided to go extra short and try to thin it out.

He looks so cute and is now a respectable 5' 10 1/2, 14 year old...

down from about 6 feet ;p

Lets see how long this lasts

Easter

Easter Sunday was spent in Long Grove. Mom Mcginty outdid herself with a roasted leg of lamb....which I didn't eat..ugh creeps me out!. Everyone else raved about it.

For the 3rd time in as many days Karrick's birthday was celebrated. He told his classmates on Monday that he was now 11 due to all the celebrations, but is only in the 3rd grade because he was judged on his size.

 The annual Easter egg hunt...plastic eggs hidden with $$ amounts on them. Karrick was the winner with $14. One egg remains up in the evergreen tree..oops. 2 remain missing. I found one on the 4th of July last summer while watering asparagus patch.

They always turn up
Love Katie in the Easter dress with the Converse shoes

 TJ got this go-cart at age 5 and now he's pushing 6 foot...a tight squeeze.

Driving all the vehicles around McGinty Farm has made it much easier for TJ's driving. 

He finally got his driving permit on Wednesday and on Sunday he drove all the way home on the expressway/tollway w/o a problem. I barely flinched..barely

Tim had him drive to the store and home from the DMV

Katie joined us for Easter

I love that she can go from beautiful girl to tomboy in a flash. Her and Callahan are just adorable together. 

Karrick's day on the set

I shot these pictures with my cell phone, so they are not crisp and clear :(
 Coundn't bring myself to whip out my Canon as we were filming in a condo (in the Avondale area.) I try to stay discreet.

Karrick just shot a short movie for Columbia college.  Above is the cast; just a mom, sister and brother (Karrick as Micah)

Karrick is really a good little actor. In one scene he needed to get really upset-mad/sad. The director kept doing retakes as he wanted Karrick to really bust out. All I kept thinking of was Liz Taylor, when she had to cry on set. I believe her mother told her that her puppy died. I somehow couldn't bring myself to due something like that to Karrick.

After a few more takes, Karrick was getting frustrated and let out an one angry sad trirade.

It was suberb! I don't think Karrick knew he could get that mad as he was a little shaken and worn out. I almost cried, it was kinda sad to see him with that much emotion. I think he crossed some acting barrier..IDK. Everyone was pretty impressed.

The director was really good he had ecverything down to the minute on his schedule. We actually finished the movie a day early which is awesome!

Looking forward to the final product!

 The crew and Karrick has his arm around the director.

My baby is 9

Today Karrick turned 9 years old. To me 9 is so much older then 8 as 8 is still a little boy. Where as 9 is a boy...a boy, my baby is a boy.

Karrick brings so much joy to all of us. He is smart as a whip, funny, quirky and serious all wrapped into that cute little body. 

A pure gift from God.

We sang last night and he opened his gifts. 

On his actual birthday we went to Brookfield Zoo; myself, Karrick and his buddy Nick. The weather was warm and sunny...a perfect way to celebrate his special day.

After the zoo Karrick and I had to be at Columbia College for reheasal at 6pm. He is in a movie and he rehearsed until 10 pm.

Let me tell you he was one tired little boy by then

 Happy Birthday Karrick!!

The joy you bring us is indescribable 

Sneak Peak

Here are just a few of TJ's shots from this weekends photo session. This year in stores the clothing choices for teen boys was outstanding. With bold and pastel in style and my TJ will wear it all. Check out socks in last picture.

Photos by Sandy at 

Zoe McKenzie Photography

Callahan Patrick McGinty 14

My adorable little man turned 14.  Callahan went from the most miserable baby to one of the most laid back fly under the radar kid/teen. Cal is hilarious, sweet and brilliant 

We love this kid to no end...everyone needs a Cal in their life

Oak Park Village Champs in t-ball still tops one of his favorite childhood memories

 To Lombard basketball champs.....he grew a little

Cal and Katie love their Classic rock and retro style. she nailed it with the lava lamp

Happy Birthday little man, your wit, charm and passion endear you to everyone that crosses your path.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

 The world is yours kid 

We love you to pieces

My little dancing machine

Karrick started Hip Hop lessons  yesterday at out local dance studio Aspirations Dance company. There is no shortage of glitz and glamour here. The only thing missing is the TV crew and Abby Lee.

Actually everyone was super nice and 2 of Karrick's classmates are in the class. His friend N is going to start next week.

 Karrick just LOVED it! Came out saying "that was so much fun!" " This day can't get any better"

Tonight he is going to try the boys only class (the time is a little late for me as it cuts into my TV/bed laying time) It's a smaller class too.

Karrick, in the last year has started busting out moves everywhere...even on Youtube

Die Meistersinger Harlem Shake

Oh and we joined just in time to participate in the Recital

I have to admit it's kinda fun for me