Amazing Child Performer

The Pea | Posted by Jannie on 18 December 2010 @ 2:23 PM 45 Comments

Inspired by her tree decorating last week, Kelly then directed and starred in this rendition of Silent Night.

Happy day.

xoxo
xoxo

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    On 18 December 2010 at 2:54 pm secret agent woman said, 

    Every Christmas show should involve throwing books across the room.
    .-= secret agent woman´s last blog ..Winters diamonds =-.

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    On 18 December 2010 at 3:53 pm desk49 said, 

    A little Jannie
    I see
    In front of that
    Christmas tree
    .-= desk49´s last blog ..Night after BDU’s- =-.

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    On 18 December 2010 at 4:33 pm Daisy said, 

    Yes, indeed, I think she takes after her mother too! :-D
    .-= Daisy´s last blog ..Night timeDAY TIME!!! =-.

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    On 18 December 2010 at 6:07 pm LL Cool Joe said, 

    Ha ha that cracked me up especially the book throwing. I was going to say I loved the fake American accent as she was singing, and then realised it isn’t fake. :D
    .-= LL Cool Joe´s last blog ..Letting your child go =-.

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    On 18 December 2010 at 7:50 pm Jannie said, 

    Dearest Secret Agent Woman, and let us fling our glasses to the hearth, our forks in the ocean and our bras to the ceiling fans. :)

    Dearest Ellis,

    there once was a Kelly-sized Jannie
    who now drives an automatic tranny,
    but she learned to drive
    on a standard, speeds five
    tho now Jannie sits here on her fanny. :)

    (It was only ONE beer — I SWEAR!!)

    There once was a lovely young Daisy
    who was neither lethargic nor lazy
    she started to blog
    Jannie drank egg nog
    And now, for Daisy, Jannie is crazy. :)

    There once was a guy over in Britan
    with whom his partner he was smitten.
    he came to my blog
    and I slugged egg nog
    and smiled at the words he had written!

    HEY!!! I’m not baaaaad at this Limerick Schicht. (but that’s now how you really spell schtick.)

    :)

    xoxoxoxo

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    On 18 December 2010 at 7:54 pm Jannie said, 

    Joey P.S. It’s interesting to me you hear her acdent coming thr9ough in her singing. I like that about the Beatles and some other Brits, and Irish, their accents coming through in song. I hear my Canada-Speak now and then in song. And in Kelly’s spoken voice. Neat as all get-out!!

    xoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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    On 18 December 2010 at 9:37 pm Glenn Buttkus said, 

    How will she react to this photos
    and videos when she is 15?
    Maybe she will still have the
    zany Jannie genes abounding,
    and she will think it’s cool to
    have kept a record of her
    childhood, so if she is not
    too too embarrassed, she should
    get a bang out of them.
    We do see and here a lot
    of Jannie in the moves and
    inflections though. When will
    she join the Funster band officially?
    .-= Glenn Buttkus´s last blog ..Christmas Menu =-.

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    On 18 December 2010 at 9:39 pm Glenn Buttkus said, 

    here it, hear it, here, where typos
    live and breathe and are as funny
    as snot in the porridge, or fire
    ants at the picnic.
    .-= Glenn Buttkus´s last blog ..Christmas Menu =-.

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    On 19 December 2010 at 12:58 am desk49 said, 

    Now if only for Daisy you’re crazy
    And on your fanny you sit, you’re lazy
    Fear not no driving lesion you’ll needs
    Forget what was written, only how it reads
    Remember all this blogging just a game
    Or this posting, will drive you insane
    .-= desk49´s last blog ..Night after BDU’s- =-.

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    On 19 December 2010 at 3:16 am SnaggleTooth said, 

    Altho I may be the last to see these videos…
    I’d already begun that Limerick thing on bloggers but never finished it yet! Doh- what mionth is that file in… ok there it is in November!

    There once was a blogger named Jannie
    Who wrote songs n had a great family
    Many pics feature Kelly
    Has CDs to sell me
    N Blue Bunny comes in very handy

    Now I just need to do all my fave bloggers before I post it… Stopped halfway on each one cause need better rhymes… (I just added that end of BB line there real quick!) Bet your collection would circle the globe twice with all your fave bloggers!
    .-= SnaggleTooth´s last blog ..Colored Lights =-.

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    On 19 December 2010 at 3:52 am Alessandra said, 

    Haha, cool show, she has a future, I wonder who she resembles ;)

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    On 19 December 2010 at 5:31 am Betsy Wuebker said, 

    Oooh, she’s got a nice little twang, doesn’t she. Perfect for an up and coming country star!
    .-= Betsy Wuebker´s last blog ..Christmas Simplified =-.

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    On 19 December 2010 at 6:09 am G said, 

    Words? Who needs words to sing a song? Words just get in the way of getting into the holiday spirit.
    .-= G´s last blog ..Fun- Diversión- Family- Familia 2 =-.

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    On 19 December 2010 at 11:37 am Jannie said, 

    PLEASE NOTE, I am not a pro lymerick maker, even tho many moons ago I did play one on tv.

    Dearest Glenn, o commenting King
    young Kelly with the Funsters did sing
    and on my next cd
    she’ll compose a ditty
    on piano — most likely this spring.

    Desk 49, aka Ellis
    I am charmed by these words you tell us
    blogging’s just for fun
    if it’s a chore, then run
    and watch out for the thorns on the trellis.

    Snaggle from the ocean wonder way
    who is a bit hard-drive challenged today
    Any limerick you write
    would be a feast and a sight
    so please post them soon, okay!?

    Alessandra who lives across the sea
    and across the hills in Italy
    methinks you speak well
    the child you can tell
    is rather quite a bit like me

    Deearest Betsy from the land of the mitten
    this past summer with taylor Swift, The Child smitten
    a great little twang
    for the video she sang
    threw her book, and ended just a flitten’

    Then comes the one and only Georgie
    (Hope you know I do adore thee?)
    Let’s slur all our words
    throw some corn to the birds
    and go skating out on the back forty.

    xoxoox
    xoxoox
    xoxoxo

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    On 19 December 2010 at 1:06 pm Lynn said, 

    I like that big finish! xo

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    On 19 December 2010 at 2:29 pm Jannie said, 

    Dearest Lynn of good happened things
    I love when our little Kelly sings
    I too love her ending
    that little sprite pretending
    to exit off stage to the wings.

    (Don’t worry, I won’t give up my day job for a career in limericks.)

    (My day job being as a writer of songs, which I’ll probably never give up.)

    :)

    xoxoox

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    On 19 December 2010 at 8:45 pm Caity said, 

    Oh my goodness she is a little you! Hehe! She is great! Merry Christmas to you!
    .-= Caity´s last blog ..I knew it was pretty! =-.

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    On 20 December 2010 at 9:48 am Kimberly Ayscue said, 

    I don’t have any daughters but am planning on making up for it with my grand-daughters! It looks like such fun. I love this season and this is one of the reasons, the pure fun!

    ♥namaste♥

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    On 20 December 2010 at 10:35 am Patricia said, 

    We sang along Zip and I….what a great way to start the holiday season – nice work girls!

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    On 20 December 2010 at 11:11 am Paige von Liber said, 

    A star to be sure…Hugs to all oh and for you something at my place

    double hugs for Blue Bunny & an air kiss too
    .-= Paige von Liber´s last blog ..And now =-.

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    On 20 December 2010 at 11:11 am Alice Audrey said, 

    She takes after her mom.

    Yes, that’s a compliment to both of you.

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    On 20 December 2010 at 1:40 pm Laura Hegfield said, 

    Wow!!! A powerful performance…loved the way she flung the book across the room!!! And all her stylized vocalizing…she’s clearly working on her licks, listening to Momma!!!

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    On 20 December 2010 at 3:06 pm Hilary said, 

    Hi Jannie and Kelly .. yea – good rendition .. and Kelly are you singing that in your Carol Service at school? Or are you and your friends putting on a show for Mum and Dad .. ? Fun times – Mum dear .. and now recorded for posterity, and for all the world to see .. and exactly as you say .. amazing child performer .. though methinks she might be discussing in a few years .. or some other chuck and throw sport .. hammer throwing looks good (c/o Wikipedia)?! or the caber – a pine tree thrust?!

    Our BB is just but only just peeping out from behind the red star on the tv .. but golly gosh our BB is small .. and hidden – Hardwick looks good though ..

    We could do with some carol singers over here .. please send her down the tube .. I’ll only keep her an hour or so .. BB Funster could accompany her .. and we still have some snow – but ours has an awful lot of rain coming down .. cheers and happy pre-festivity days .. Hilree xoxoxoxoxo
    .-= Hilary´s last blog ..Christmas Past and Christmas Present =-.

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    On 20 December 2010 at 3:55 pm Jannie said, 

    Dearest Caity — and maybe one day there will be a little YOU, singing like the highest heavenly angel you are!

    Dearest Kimberly, it is awesome how we get opportunties like grand-daughters and such. Funny, but I picture me with 4 grandsons. :)

    Dearest Patricia, how is dearest little Zip. You have much carpet in your house? I hope not!! :) I can only take credit here for filming and uploading. The Child had complete creative control. So gla dyou enjoyed!!

    OOOOooo, Dearest Paige Von Lieber, do you have a candy cane over there for me? Some eggnog? A cup of licorice tea?? Thank you for whatever it is. BB is out hanging lights in our wine-drinking tree.

    Dearest Alice Audrey, I do thank thee so much. I think I have maybe 30 seconds of video of me as a childtaken by my aunt when I was maybe 6. I bet I look just like Kelly in it.

    Dearest Laura — hi! I am not sure if listening to me has helped her. My tone is much better these past 2 years, so maybe it has rubbed off. But something tells me she is her own little singer. She listened to a lot of Amamda Cosgrove and taylor swift this past summer, good voices to emulate.

    Dearest Hilary, her school has been over now since Thursday. For her class performance she played Ooga-Booga-Boogie on piano, and did some gymnastics. She asked me to tape her for her talent audition. Wants to be an actress, yes. Caber tossing, lol. Or maybe guitar toss and smash a la “The Who” guy. Child heading with BB and karrit kake down the tube in … 3…. 2….1…. Blast-off!

    xoxoxoxo
    xoxoxoxo

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    On 20 December 2010 at 7:52 pm Mama Zen said, 

    She’s got a definite flair for the dramatic!
    .-= Mama Zen´s last blog ..Monday Musings =-.

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    On 21 December 2010 at 1:12 am Tess The Bold Life said, 

    Jannie,
    You’ve taught her to be herself! No canned stuff for her in front of the camera! Isn’t life grand? Happy holidays. xo
    .-= Tess The Bold Life´s last blog ..A Gift In Goodbye- A Legacy of Love =-.

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    On 21 December 2010 at 1:24 am Hilary said, 

    Hi Jannie .. whoof – she’s here .. we shared the karit kake .. quite delicious and warming …. they’ve had a good sleep and BB decided managiments wise – it was better to get back quickly .. no snow hold up .. so whoosh .. they’re on their way back! Happy days .. Hilree xoxxo
    .-= Hilary´s last blog ..Christmas Past and Christmas Present =-.

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    On 21 December 2010 at 10:58 am Jannie said, 

    Dearest Mama Zen, I just love how she seems a born performer. And something tells me you have one of those little kind, also blonde, entertaining you.

    Dearest My Tess, well, I think her spirit rises on its own, and always has. Funny, she and I were going through her baby pix just half an hour ago, and I was marveling at how independant she’s always been. Yes, life IS grande and I am so thankful you are in it!

    Dearest Hilary, thanks for the fruit cake and plum sauce you made and sent in BB’s rucksack. That will be a grande delight on Christmas Day. And hey, have you seen 3 ships coming in this, or any morning lately? If so, please give them and the sea my love. And extra love to you, your mother, Hardwick and your computer who doth connect us.

    xoxoxoo

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    On 21 December 2010 at 11:21 am Hilary said, 

    Hi Jannie .. you’re lucky BB got some in his rucksack .. mostly cake, currants, nuts etc are going to the birds at the moment!! Mincemeat to spread on the bread .. before being cut -up .. might melt it and turn bread bits round in it!!

    No – thick freezing fog now .. but I see the sea every day as I go over the top to the Home – so I’ll keep an eye out .. three ships a-sailing by …

    Thank you – Hardwick appreciates all the extra cuddles and love at the moment .. as will Mum .. not sure if she realised Hardwick is yet again featured in the Christmas pic – per the latest post .. enjoy the thought of plum sauce .. great connections … happy days ahead .. Hilree xoxoxox
    .-= Hilary´s last blog ..Christmas Past and Christmas Present =-.

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    On 21 December 2010 at 10:15 pm Moondustwriter said, 

    A little bit a country a little bit of rock in roll

    Kelly is a natural!!!

    thanks for sharing her with us before she hits the charts

    Love ya

    If I don’t see ya have a Merry Christmas sweetie
    .-= Moondustwriter´s last blog ..Not So Silent Night Oneshotwednesday =-.

  • 31

    On 22 December 2010 at 6:26 am G-Man said, 

    Kelly Funster…
    Singing for Do-Nuts and Ovaltine!

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    On 22 December 2010 at 10:45 am Aimee said, 

    Merry Christmas to you and yours Jannie!

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    On 22 December 2010 at 12:46 pm Jannie said, 

    My Dearest Hilary — now comes Jannie from the mist of familial fun and frolic. Just scanned 7 pix here at the library for a post that will go up soon. Need to do some cropping and a wee bit of photoshopping on ‘em first. Hilary, you are “for the birds” and they are blessed to have you! Thick freezing fog — how lovely! The sea is a wonder in all her many modes, and always beautiful. I adressed a card envelope to someone in E. Sussex! The mailing thereof must come next. :) I bet your latest post is awesome!! I’m sure I’ll have the priviledge of reading it in the next day or so! Yes, some loves hard sauce — I likes me the plum, with rum!! :) xoxoox to all.

    Dearest Moon — with a load of Motown in her soul! Also a touch rap, opera and Miranda Cosgrove pop. :) Thanks for sharing YOU with us!! I’ll be posting soon! (in the next day or so.) (I hope.) (I think!) Been having lovely time with Kelly with her off school. She is a Pictionary champ! I have no tbeen reading blogs the past few days. Miss you guys! Love ya too!! Oh, and I’m working on music of course — plan is to sing 3 vocals, lay 1 guitar track (which may or not be “up to speed” but at least I’ll have put in a good effort practicing) and maybe a new “guide” for the updated “Sail A Child.” back in the studio a little after Christmas!

    Dearest G-Man. Okay! Ovaltine?? My mind has to leap at that. Miss Kelly Funster seems like and old soul? :) Do YOU need Ovaltine? Do you buy it? Drink regularly? WHAT?? :) THAT would be impossible. Does it taste good with beer? :) Thank you for dropping by. I’ve been working on a little photoshop that includes you, Shay and Mama Z, but not quite sure when or what post that will appear in. Let’s just say — the dukes will be up. :) :)

    Dearest Aimee — hi! Thanks — and a Merry Christmas to you and yours too! I hope it is an extra sweet and awesome one!!

    xoxoxo
    xoxoxo
    xoxoxo

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    On 22 December 2010 at 12:54 pm Hilary said, 

    Hi Jannie .. what are cards? let alone Christmas cards? I’ve done a batch; then got stopped – perhaps by a snow plough, or perhaps because my glasses got frozen over a week later in the fog .. I dunno .. or my brain got fried before I thought of Christmas. Wonderful .. letter from over there – being sent by an aerio plane that surely will land safely in the ice .. Mine is to follow .. when??!! Who knows – but Hardwick features fine in ‘her’ latest post .. and sends his love across the airwaves, and your eye features in Washington & his teeth! Zany I know…

    The fun of the Christmas fare is rather delicious .. full works the best .. not long to go .. and another year drawing to a close .. yea .. 2011 must be good .. exceptional for the singing Queen .. and for Blogging Positive .. and we now have another Royal wedding to enjoy this coming year .. if you like pageantry & I sure do!!

    See you soon .. here there or everywhere .. lots of Christmas fun & yes ‘dem birdies are getting lots of fodder – a right mix .. shop ran out of peanuts though .. I went and bought some mixed nuts and raisons .. nuts out for the birds – I must be mad?!

    Cheers Hilree xoxox
    .-= Hilary´s last blog ..Christmas Past and Christmas Present =-.

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    On 22 December 2010 at 7:39 pm KB said, 

    Me thinks she takes after her Mum :)

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    On 22 December 2010 at 8:06 pm KINGOFNEWYORKHACKS said, 

    And they are wasting tons of money on a Spider Man musical I wouldn’t go see for free. She is brilliant, a chip of the ole block aye Jannie. Loved it !! Bravo !!

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    On 23 December 2010 at 12:12 am SnaggleTooth said, 

    Acting could indeed be a fun n lucrative career for Kelly.
    Thanks for all the Lymerics! Sorry this will take me awhile!
    .-= SnaggleTooth´s last blog ..Update on Slippin =-.

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    On 23 December 2010 at 5:46 pm kelly said, 

    i hope you dont die soon mom! :*( (tear)

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    On 24 December 2010 at 10:25 am Leslie Moon said, 

    Had to come back through on Christmas Eve to wish you a Merry Christmas

    Love and hugs sweetie

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    On 24 December 2010 at 12:51 pm Jannie said, 

    Dearest Lovely Hilary, so glad to hear I’m not the only one who got stopped on Christmas cards. I mailed 2! But they might make great late valentines cards. I hope the royals will live in wedded bliss, they are both nice people.You are mad-awesome!!

    Dearest Lovely KB — you got that right, sistah!! Merry Christmas!!

    Dearest King — you rock! Thanks. She’s our gal!

    Dearest Snaggle, yes methinks she’s got the stuff in her.

    Dearest Kelly — I hope I don’t either!! :)

    Dearest Moon, how sweet to see you here again. Yay!! Christmas Eve, whoo-hooo!!

    xoxoxoxxoo

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    On 28 December 2010 at 4:27 am Liara Covert said, 

    The prospect of a family musical roadie show is never out of the realm of possibility. You guys have incredible talent and timeless sense of humour that entertains audiences far and wide already.
    .-= Liara Covert´s last blog ..Its about whats inside =-.

  • 42

    On 1 January 2011 at 2:45 am Gem said, 

    How old is she? She sings in tune and I think she’s wonderful!

    I laughed when she threw the song book away and when she exited from the camera. :)

  • 43

    On 3 January 2011 at 5:30 am Jannie said, 

    Thanks Liara. She makes me laugh. And constantly astounds me with her talent.

    Hi Gem — awesome to meet you. Those are my fave parts too. She is 9!

    xoxo

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    On 4 January 2011 at 1:11 am Gem said, 

    I stopped and browsed some pages of your site, and ended up enjoying the three vimeos. Wow!

    Now I know why your kid sings well and is already a performer at her young age. She got that from you. :)

  • 45

    On 11 January 2011 at 5:18 pm Jannie said, 

    Thanks,Gem! Almost missed reading your comment. Glad, I saw it.

    Xxoo

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