Tuesday, November 20, 2007

WAR, Shoeboxes and Marie

First off, my sister Dayna had her baby last night and he came quickly! My sweet niece, Grayson, called us at around 8:15 or so to let us know that her parents had just left for the hospital and then at 11 Mom called to tell us that little Wyatt Albert Renalds (his initials spell WAR!) had arrived at 10:15! Go Dayna! I told you that she was good at delivering babies, and she did it drug-free. Wow. Little Wyatt weighed in at 8.12 so he was a big one. I talked to Dayna today and she sounds so relieved and happy! Congratulations Renalds family!!! I can't wait to meet Wyatt next week.


This morning me and my posse ventured over to the Operation Christmas Child press conference for their annual shoebox event. It was very busy there and very hot inside--I think 3 people ended up fainting before the morning was done! Caroline has a cold now, so she was a little out of sorts, but did great. (Sorry, Denise, if your kids get sick now!). It was nice to see some people that we don't get to see too often and Caroline got to spend some time with Nana. She didn't get to see Gramps because he was very busy, but I told her that we'd see him for sure on Thursday! Chick-fil-A catered the event, so of course Caroline was happy.

And last but not least,I need to vent. Is anyone else out there SICK of Marie Osmond on Dancing With the Stars?!!! I realize she has a huge following of people who were in their prime during the 70's, but she needs to go. Plus, her publicist must be working overtime getting her name out there. She and her brother have been on Oprah and Larry King in the last week and if I see Donny on Entertainment Tonight one more time, or hear Marie's annoying laugh again, I'll scream. Roy thinks she's going to win DWTS because of her large fan base. I hope not! I never thought I'd say this when the season started, but I'm rooting for Scary Spice!

9 comments:

Unknown said...

aw MAN..This is the first year in 4that I haven't been to the Shoebox thing! My mom enjoyed seeing you and holding Roy Austin!

Wyatt is a handsome little man!

I hear ya on Marie. I know Jenny gets on your nerves but I would be in her fan base. Scary might just have it in the bag though. I'm afraid Jenny will get voted off tonight...either that or it's gonna be a upset. BUT Marie HAS been in the bottom 2 and Jenny never has so far. We'll just see...only 15 more minutes! We're watching Charlie Brown right now. Gotta love it!

Unknown said...

AHHHHHHHHHH Marie's safe! What in the world? I'm getting so nervous!

Dolly said...

I LOL when I read the part about Marie's laugh getting on your nerves. I can just hear it now! That's funny. I haven't been watching DWTS. I'm not in to it this year.

I didn't realize you're coming home NEXT WEEK! Good! Can't wait til you get here. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with the Grahams. By the way...I talked Dawn and Leland into doing the Turkey Trot...still working on Denise and Danny.

Glenda said...

I actually like Marie! Sorry. I loved seeing your family and Jane yesterday. Have fun getting your tree. Happy Thanksgiving.

Unknown said...

Mom, you would constitute one of Marie's fan base cuz she was your HERO in the 70s...JUST KIDDING..but ya'll do go WAY back seeing as she's your age and all...

Guys, I read Scary Spice's bio on Wikipedia. Holy Moly...she had a baby on April 3...one month before AP! It was Eddie Murphy's...there was this big paternity court battle...then, she married that bald dude in June.

Then, engaged Helio LOVES to kiss Julianne....

SEEEE...Sweet Jenny whose hubby came to everything and is a sweet stay at home mom is looking better and better....although she did say "a" double "s" last night...oh well, she's off...:(

Donna said...

Hannah, I'm laughing that you looked Scary Spice up online! Actually, i shouldn't laugh. When that billionaire was on the show, Roy had me google him to see who he was and how he made his billions.

I'm still rooting for Scary Spice. For some reason, I like her! If Marie wins, I'm boycotting the show.

Suzanne said...

I missed the shoebox thing this year!! and Wyatt is a cutie! Look at those chubby cheeks.
I am so dissapointed Jenny is gone! She did great last week! Marie better go this week or I am going to be so upset!

Unknown said...

Happy Turkey Day, Graham Central Station. Hope you had safe travels and a special meal with Daddy B. We love you!

Denise said...

We do have a few runny noses! No worries. It is all part of it.