Dec28

the holiday show must go on!

Posted on December 28, 2013 by beth

baby b performs a live version of ‘jingle bells’ on her new stand-up mike, only to encounter a lot of action/distraction in the audience and soon realizes that her agent has booked her into a ‘garden level’ holiday party room and she is playing to a tough crowd.

while singing, she is competing for attention with: a big screen tv airing a holiday film, baby j grabbing the mike and trying to eat it when she is stops to adjust her sound system (she is also her own roadie), cousin baby v, stepping in and clapping in the middle of her song, checking to see if she can have a go at the mike, a neighbor baby audience member tipping over and toddling by into the circus tent behind her, baby r jumping around near the couch on the lounge level, as her discounted obstructed view ticket has placed her behind a pole and a massive gift box, and most everyone else who has had a glass or two of a delicious holiday beverage. baby b however, takes it all in, is unfazed, and continues on with the show.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5NWLzPG0hfgR3k4S2J6a2RhSGs/edit

“Between you and every goal that you wish to achieve, there is a series of obstacles, and the bigger the goal, the bigger the obstacles. Your decision to be, have and do something out of the ordinary entails facing difficulties and challenges that are out of the ordinary as well. Sometimes your greatest asset is simply your ability to stay with it longer than anyone else.” Brian Tracy

There’s real drama in performing live. You never know how it’s going to be. – Kevin Costner

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smilecalm on December 28, 2013 at 3:47 pm said:

sweetly gets me giggling
and drooling for more baby woodstock:
and with ever-present
cell phone videocams
the joys are immediately
and forever available
worldwide :-)

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- ksbeth on December 28, 2013 at 4:31 pm said:
  
  smile – ah, so true )
  
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markbialczak on December 28, 2013 at 4:01 pm said:

Baby b proves that a great song always prevails. Tell her to keep ownership of her own songs by staying indie. Great video, Beth! You may have a future in the music biz, too.

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- ksbeth on December 28, 2013 at 4:30 pm said:
  
  mark – great advice, maybe you’ll get a video of her latest indie song in your box. i admire her perseverance and cool head.
  
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  - markbialczak on December 28, 2013 at 4:39 pm said:
    
    She can make my next installment of “From the Mailbox,” for sure. Grands of my friends have priority on my own darn blog.
    
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    - ksbeth on December 28, 2013 at 4:55 pm said:
      
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dianaroggenbuckebrown on December 28, 2013 at 4:48 pm said:

She’s gorgeous!

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- ksbeth on December 28, 2013 at 4:55 pm said:
  
  she is certainly a spirited little one, thanks )
  
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David Kanigan on December 28, 2013 at 4:50 pm said:

What talent! And I love that microphone!

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- ksbeth on December 28, 2013 at 4:56 pm said:
  
  it’s all about the presence in the face of adversity, after all, talent takes a close second )
  
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  - David Kanigan on December 28, 2013 at 5:06 pm said:
    
    And I just wonder where the stage presence comes from?! :)
    
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andy1076 on December 28, 2013 at 5:34 pm said:

lol what an adorable scene, especially the roadie part ;)

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- ksbeth on December 28, 2013 at 5:54 pm said:
  
  andy – thanks )
  
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nancytex2013 on December 28, 2013 at 6:41 pm said:

She is a star, without even a hint of diva-esque attitude. How refreshing!
ps I am totally stealing that Brian Tracy quote for an upcoming post.

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- ksbeth on December 28, 2013 at 9:52 pm said:
  
  yes, i love that she does not have attitude and enjoy the quote, it’s quite a good one i think )
  
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belsbror on December 28, 2013 at 6:44 pm said:

Hi! I nominated you for the Blog of the Year 2013 Award. Please get the badge at http://wp.me/p32YrK-1cL and get more info. Have a fantastic New Year, Blessings, belsbror

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- ksbeth on December 28, 2013 at 9:53 pm said:
  
  thank you so much, that is very kind ) happy year to you as well )
  
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JF Owen on December 28, 2013 at 6:51 pm said:

Only a true star knows the value of giving an encore! I think that’s the best rendition of Jingle Bells I’ve ever seen. You’ll be watching that performance for years to come!

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- ksbeth on December 28, 2013 at 9:53 pm said:
  
  ah, thank you and i will be )
  
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3bones on December 28, 2013 at 7:00 pm said:

Great video of a star in the making … Make sure you post when baby b’s album is out so we can all rush out and get it! Enjoyed the little slice of your family Christmas with baby b as one of the stars …

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- ksbeth on December 28, 2013 at 9:54 pm said:
  
  thank you and i’ll keep you posted )
  
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ramblingsfromamum on December 28, 2013 at 11:27 pm said:

aww Jingle Bells – thank you for sharing your precious family moment Beth – it was beautiful :-) xx

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CJ on December 29, 2013 at 6:34 am said:

So cute! Gosh wouldn’t it be so great to be that little again!? So much fun!

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inspiretheworld2day on December 29, 2013 at 10:09 am said:

Great story! I love it :)

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- ksbeth on December 29, 2013 at 10:50 am said:
  
  thanks )
  
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Ann Koplow on December 29, 2013 at 2:19 pm said:

I am inspired by baby b (and by you), today. Thank you!

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- ksbeth on December 29, 2013 at 4:47 pm said:
  
  it was my pleasure, ann )
  
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reocochran on December 29, 2013 at 2:41 pm said:

I loved this post and it made me have a great, big smile on my face! At Marley’s fifth birthday party, my granddaughter, she wore leopard print pajamas, cowboy boots and got lots of interruptions and funny competitions! I just have photos, not going to be that great of a manager! Need the videos!! Smile, Robin

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- ksbeth on December 29, 2013 at 4:46 pm said:
  
  robin, i know you understand the joy in all of this. and much more joy to come ) beth
  
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Andra Watkins on December 29, 2013 at 7:23 pm said:

:)

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Aussa Lorens on December 29, 2013 at 10:54 pm said:

Haha! Super cute. I like how she properly draws out that last note there.

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- ksbeth on December 30, 2013 at 7:26 am said:
  
  it’s so veeeeeeeerrrrrrrryyyyyyy important, no matter what is going on around you
  
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Other Side of the Trees on December 30, 2013 at 1:59 am said:

Makes me smile. Good post. I like the quote from Brian Tracy. Peace, T

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- ksbeth on December 30, 2013 at 7:27 am said:
  
  thanks, and always happy to make you smile )
  
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duncanr on December 30, 2013 at 3:03 am said:

love this post – and great video too :lol:

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- ksbeth on December 30, 2013 at 7:27 am said:
  
  thanks duncan )
  
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fingerprintwriting on December 30, 2013 at 3:08 pm said:

Baby B is a delight!

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- ksbeth on December 30, 2013 at 4:14 pm said:
  
  aw, thank you )
  
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amb on December 30, 2013 at 10:05 pm said:

Catching up on your posts from the past few days, and having the best time. xoxoxoxo

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- ksbeth on December 31, 2013 at 5:07 am said:
  
  thanks smb, hope you are catching up in pajama pants )
  
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