Thursday, July 18, 2013

Denver.

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Sometime back in June ... maybe it was June ... at least I think it was June ... the girls and I took a road trip to Denver.  Chloe had plans to move to Los Angeles (as I mentioned in this post, here) and Sophie had gotten a nanny job in New York for a year, so Haley (mainly Haley) decided that we should all take a girl's trip to Denver and audition for the X-Factor. It was mostly for the adventure, the fun, the time together, and I was all for it.  Eight hours isn't too bad of a drive, and I have actually wanted to visit Denver for a long time.

Haley and Chloe had both auditioned for American Idol in previous years. ("You've got a nice voice, but it isn't strong enough for American Idol ... Your voice is more suited for Broadway than American Idol ... We've raised the bar now, so it's a no ... Yada, yada, yada.")  I figured their chances of making it onto the X-Factor were pretty slim to none, so I made a suggestion.  You girls would have a much better chance of making it if you auditioned as a group.  There aren't as many groups and you guys sound really good together.

So they learned a song ... one song.  They sounded really, really good.  And I wasn't the only one who thought so.  But this post isn't about that ... it's just a quick one about hair, since I haven't posted in a super long time and I have posts waiting in the wings that I want to do but feel the need to post in the order in which things have happened, sooooo ....

Our favorite hotel to stay at on our road trips is the Hampton Inn.  LOVE IT. Great rooms and the most comfy beds you would ever hope to sleep in, in a hotel.  (At least a hotel that is reasonably affordable.) Sadly, the Hampton Inns in Denver were not reasonably affordable at all.  BOO.  We opted to try our hand at hotwire.com and picked out a cheaper rate in the heart of downtown Denver.

Score.

We had no idea how close the hotel was to the venue, the Denver Coliseum, where auditions were being held - we just hoped it wasn't too far.  Fortunately, we lucked out with the location and how nice the hotel was. (The beds, however, not so much.  Lopsided, with crunchy sheets.  Very disappointed compared to our beloved cozy Hampton.)  But I did love the little bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and lotion:

Good Hair Day - In Good Condition - Peace Be Still

Fantastic marketing.  When I took this picture of the girls I thought it could totally be an ad for shampoo. 

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They were nice and fresh.


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And looked adorable, ready for this little adventure together.


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(They thought they'd be cute and hold hands - knowing I would get a kick out of it.  I totally did.)


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At the end of the audition day, they were a little less for wear.  It had been a really, really long day.
But after I took this picture, of these three happy faces, it instantly became
one of my new, all time favorite photos ever.


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It makes me happy ... for SO many reasons.  I sure love these three.


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(Oh, and then we went to McDonald's.  Of course.)

  

9 comments:

  1. Yes. Gotta end with the "real food" at McD's. Love their hair and the X-Factor. This summer seems to be dragging on while waiting for it to start!

    (Also...I'm waiting for Logan's first haircut pics. No pressure. ;))

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    1. LOL!!! Now, if I'm going in order of events ... is that the next event?! ;)

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  2. Polly- Those are the most gorgeous three girls. What a blessing to your life. Their hair is just the crowning touch to those beautiful faces. xo Diana

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  3. THIS POST...SO FUN...FOR SO MANY REASONS....
    MAINLY THAT I GET THREE CUTE GIRLS TO FILL
    MY HOUSE NEXT WEEKEND.....YIPPEE....!!!!!!
    Monday we can hang by the pool and SING! :)
    Opps...correction...they will sing...I will
    just hang by the pool....tee hee LOL

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  4. You are the bestest mother Polly...with 3 of the most beautiful girls ever! I so love how they are such good friends, I think that comes from you! Great to hear from you, I have become an awful blogger! LOL

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  5. Your daughter's are so beautiful and talented!! Sounds like an amazing trip (except for not staying at a Hampton).

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  6. Oh my goodness my friend...your daughters are so stunning. Even if they had NO hair they would be beautiful! What a super fun trip. You are always up to some thing fun! I would love to hear them sing. xo

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  8. LOVE that shampoo/conditioner! It's kind of minty! And um, McCall said you moved?! Do tell

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