November 30 11

Emily and her friend Samara are the perfect best friends. They are alike in so many ways, and different in so many as well. They shared a scene last night in their Wizard of Oz production; a scene I had seen them practice in our living room—and in Samara’s—about a hundred times.

Amazing.

The pair of them; Samara the Scarecrow and Emily the Dorothy.

There will be more pictures, I promise.

There will be more video, I promise.

But, just look at this face.

Just look at it.

That, friends, is the face of the child who is happiest up on a stage.

I mean.

Come on.

That face.

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  1. Oh em gee… ADORABLE.

    Comment by OHmommy on November 30, 2011
  2. Wow! She is actually really really really really good. I mean really good! I am stunned. Where does that talent even come from??????

    Comment by Charna on November 30, 2011
  3. Oh, honestly! I’ve never met her, yet I’m sitting here beaming with pride. She’s adorable AND fantastic!

    Comment by Alex on November 30, 2011
  4. THANK YOU. Everyone’s comments are making me cry again.

    Comment by ali on November 30, 2011
  5. LOVE.

    She is such a beautiful girl, and such a natural talent. 🙂

    Comment by Angella on November 30, 2011
  6. LOVE her. She was so awesome in that clip!

    Comment by Lindsey on November 30, 2011
  7. so beautiful! she really does sing great! and YES! she truly belongs on the stage.

    Comment by gorillabuns on November 30, 2011
  8. I die for you. DIE. And now I have chills and a tear of pride in my eye.

    Comment by Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] on November 30, 2011
  9. AW ANGIE.

    And now I’m crying again.

    Comment by ali on November 30, 2011
  10. Haha – after that title all I can think of is Borat saying it hangs like sleeve of wizard’s robe.
    Oh ya – and our kid has talent…

    Comment by Gav on November 30, 2011
  11. She’s really talented. Wow! Emily owns the stage.

    Comment by Pam @writewrds on November 30, 2011
  12. I know. It’s like it’s just where she belongs.

    Comment by ali on November 30, 2011
  13. Her voice! She’s so confident on stage! WOW.

    Comment by Mama Bub on November 30, 2011
  14. She really is super confident. I wish I had HALF of that confidence!

    Comment by ali on November 30, 2011
  15. Gorgeous. So awesome that she loves it so much! And goodness, she’s got a great voice!

    Comment by Mrs. Wilson on November 30, 2011
  16. She is absolutely amazing. Truly. GO EMILY!!!!

    Comment by Issa on November 30, 2011
  17. Thank you so much!
    We think she’s pretty awesome too 😉

    Comment by ali on November 30, 2011
  18. As I clicked off, I thought…I need to remember her name. I’m sure I’ll see it again one day. Movies. Broadway. Something.

    Comment by Issa on November 30, 2011
  19. LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. LOVE.

    WAY TO GO, EMILY!!!

    Comment by Meghan on November 30, 2011
  20. I’m crying! I’m a proud auntie! She is so amazing! And I’m so happy and proud of her and you!!

    Comment by Kristabella on November 30, 2011
  21. Wow – I don’t usually comment (I know, I know…), but I just had to say a few things.

    #1 – Emily is amazing. She really has a fantastic voice and stage presence. Good for you for encouraging her in this passion while still keeping her grounded.

    #2 – Your recent posts about quitting your job have really hit home for me! I know I’m a bit late to comment, but I can relate in so many ways to what you are saying. I am contemplating leaving a job I’ve been with for a long time, people I really love and work I enjoy doing. But it’s just not working for my family. Scare the living daylights out of me, though! And the awkwardness – oh God, the awkwardness – it’s going to be awful! Your story has given me courage, though. Thanks!

    Comment by Renee on November 30, 2011
  22. that smile is awesome!

    Comment by Chantal on November 30, 2011
  23. Emily rocks that scene Ali .. Broadway star in the making, for sure!

    Comment by Sarah on November 30, 2011
  24. wow!!! She is amazing!!!

    Comment by LibraryGirl62 on November 30, 2011
  25. Future star right there Ali!!!

    Comment by Gemini-Girl on December 6, 2011
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