Well did she or did she not?
Last night was the final round of our little Voice of the Valley, which is done in a American Idol type fashion, where the contestant performs and then waits to hear what the judges have to say about the performance.
Here is a little snippet of Ashley's performance from last night. Unfortunately the man in front of me was moving so much, I just couldn't get the entire song.
The man who is playing the guitar for her is Brian's step-dad, Bill. Now you may remember that last year right about this time, Brian was lost up on Mt Lafayette for 3 very long, very cold days. Also at that time, Bill was over in Iraq serving as part of the NH National Guard. It was Bill who was able to secure a few more helicopters to search the mountain for Brian. Twice now he has really come through for these kids and I know how much they both appreciate it.
As Ashley was standing there waiting for the judges comments, I was so proud of the beautiful young woman she has become both inside and out.
I also remembered the little girl who at least once a week, I would forget to pick up from kindergarten, due to the pickup time being the busiest part of my work day at my then job. (another story for another time....but you can trust that I was not neglecting her..)
She would be sitting there with with her big glasses and her eye-patch and the wild curly hair she had then, looking so forlorn....until she saw me and then that little face would light right up.
Win or lose.....she will always be special to me .....
So as we sat through the results for the children and the teens, we were on pins and needles waiting for the adult's results. All 3 performers did a wonderful job this
night, but in the end...................
.
Ashley became the 2008 Voice of the Valley!! Whoo Hoo!!
Hannah recorded the full version on her camera and if you don't mind getting dizzy from her moving around so much or the reduced voice quality, you can see it here.
Congratulations baby!!!
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: jessie | Thursday, February 07, 2008 at 06:25 AM
Congratulations, Ashley!
Posted by: Kat with a K | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 05:06 PM
How wonderful!!!! I listened to Hannah's tape and Ashley did a terrific job!
Posted by: Robin | Sunday, February 03, 2008 at 03:12 PM
Wow!!! Congratulations, Ashley!!
Thank you for putting the video here--how fun to see and hear it!! She's beautiful, and her voice is, as well. Bravo!!
Posted by: Kim | Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 12:33 AM
You've won an award ! Hop on over to my blog and check it out :-)
Posted by: Teyani | Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 01:07 PM
OMGosh! How fantastic! Congratulations!
Posted by: tiennie | Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 05:05 PM
That was great!!!
Posted by: Mary E.Dadds | Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Congrats to Ashley, you must be bustin' your buttons Mom! Her voice is so sweet and she really has a nice way with her phrasing!
Posted by: Susanne | Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 10:49 AM
That's fantastic!!! Congratulations to Ashley! You must be so proud!
Posted by: Manise | Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 09:50 AM
Congratulations Ashley! Great song selection!
Posted by: Diane | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 10:41 PM
WOWIE-KA-ZOWIE!!!
That's super news, Kim. Congrats to the singbird and to her proud mama...
Added your yarns to the suggested yarn lists of my currently available patterns on Ravelry. Maybe you'll get a saleout of it. Who knows?
Blessings! (now back to work - slave, slave, slave...)
Posted by: Susan Pandorf | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 07:43 PM
Congrats to you both!!
Posted by: Donna in ma | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 07:15 PM
OMG! Congratulations She is beautiful and her voice is amazing! How proud you must feel!
Posted by: Marisol | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 01:43 PM
Wow, that's huge! Conngrats!
Posted by: Cheryl | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Congratulations Ashley! I'm a voice teacher, and she's got a fantastic voice! Way to go!
Posted by: Rachel | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Such a beautiful version of a lovely song. Her voice is wonderful. Congratulations to all!
Posted by: Annie | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Hip, hip, hooray! :-)
I'm so happy for her. And for you too! :-)
Posted by: Beth S. | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Congratulations! Great song!
Posted by: Lisa L | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 10:37 AM
That's wonderful! Ashley has a beautiful voice!
Posted by: Wool Winder | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Kim- And well deserved it was.
Oh, that Mom guilt never leaves us, does it?
Posted by: Lorraine | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Yea!! Congratulations, Ashley! It's no surprise that she won! Beautiful voice!
Posted by: Jean | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Congratulations to Ashley!! So much creative talent in one family!!! Watch out Simon Cowell! :)
Posted by: Tammy | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 09:01 AM
Hurray!!! Congratulations Ashley!!!
Her voice is beautiful!!
Posted by: Kirsten | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 08:43 AM
Congrats!! I bet you are one proud mama!!!
Posted by: kelly jo | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 08:31 AM
Wow, that girl can sing! Loved her song choice. Congratulations to all of you!
Posted by: Mary Beth | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 07:54 AM