On Wednesday March 3rd, 2010 Johanna had an idea to counter Ellie's cabin fever. She suggested to Elle to interview someone. A neighbor, a friend, a family member... Anyone. Ask lots of questions from silly to serious. It's a great idea. However Ellie had another idea... Instead of interviewing some one I'd rather do the news all together. Johanna who encourages everything Ellie shows an interest in began production with Ellie on a news set and all the required props. What's a news report without a news room?
Based in our dining room was the news studio complete with news reports, microphone and a second set for the weather. On her own Ellie determined what stories she would report on. Silly personal stories to heroic true stories involving Haiti & the the following tsunami. Once everything was in place Mommy became a camera woman and Ellie was her favorite news anchor Providence NBC 10's Patrice Wood. They filmed the following news segment.
It was a hoot. The girls had a blast doing it and spent some great time together collaborating on the set. Friends and family on Facebook who saw the video got such a kick out of it. Johanna thought to see if she could somehow upload the video to NBC 10. Why not?
A few hours later Johanna received an e-mail from someone at NBC 10. They really enjoyed the video and extended an invitation for Ellorie to come to the studio for a tour. REALLY? A tour? Ellorie was flipping out with excitement!
Johanna was so happy that she helped show Ellie that if she believed in something and wanted something that she was capable of making her dreams come true. Monday March 8th at 6'O clock that dream was realized when we entered the NBC 10 stud
ios where Ellie met Patrice Wood and a wonderful staff. Ellie and Patrice exchanged gifts. Ellie brought her a rose and Patrice gave Ellie a NBC Peacock stuffed animal.
We were invited to a tour of the studio and a viewing of the live 6'O clock news. After meeting the Director & Producer we entering the actual studio seated behind the camera's as the anchors, reporters and weather man did the news. It was easy to be quiet since we were smiling the entire time.
As we entered the studio Patrice announces "Here's my Mini-Me!" The news team could not have been any nicer. Funny, sweet and truly inspiring for Ellie to witness.
When the 6'O clock news finished filming we were invited back into the studio and Ellie joined Patrice & Gene Valicenti at the news desk. They filmed a few tv spots with Ellorie sitting next to them. Once finished Patrice spent a lot of time talking to Ellie about her newscast and what she
likes, what she wants to do when she grows up. Ellie even got to do the weather.
They made her feel 100 feet tall. Johanna & I were touched by their generosity and their kindness. It's a visit we will never forget. Thank You to everyone who made this happen at NBC 10!
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