Thursday, April 29, 2010

15 Seconds of Fame

No fame really. Just a lot of Fun!
I was just on the Ellen Show! No, not in the audience…actually ON the show. Here is how it came about:
I submitted my information to attend the taping of Ellen’s “Mother’s Day” show, where she is infamous for giving the audience (all 1st time pregnant moms) a bunch of cool baby gifts. Did I expect to attend…no. Was I shocked when I received a call from someone who works on the Ellen Show…yes! Sidenote: When I attended a taping with my parents they called to verify we would be able to attend and to tell me how to get our tickets. So, I thought the phone call was about that and was really excited! I was told the taping for the Mather’s Day show was full, but that they wanted to use me in a game with Heidi Klum…Yes…Heidi Klum and Ellen! They asked if I would be available all day Wednesday for the taping…I said YES! Day of Taping: Yesterday I arrived at “the lot” and was taken to wardrobe where we (me and 4 other women in the game) were being fitted with clothes from Heidi Klum’s new maternity line. We were taken to make-up and hair…fun! After we were all ready we did a rehearsal (without Ellen and Heidi of course) on the stage. Once the show started taping I became extremely nervous! We were taken backstage and mic’d, ready to make our entrance. About the Game: There were 5 of us who would be on stage (3 pregnant and 2 not pregnant but wearing belly body suits) and Heidi and Ellen were to guess which of the 5 of us were really pregnant. The time came when we entered the stage…I had to lead!!!!! I had to locate a tiny red dot on the floor and look decent will walking out in 4inch heals…for those who know me…this was extremely difficult! Once out on the stage Heidi and Ellen went down the line of us asking questions and guessing whether we were pregnant or not. When they got to me they asked my name “Sarah”, how many months pregnant? “…(hesitation…I don’t think of my pregnancy in months) 30 weeks”, boy or girl? “boy”. They both guessed I was pregnant because I had a “sparkle” in my eyes! We were then given gift cards for being on the show and the best part….invited back to the Mother’s Day taping!!! After the Show: After changing out of our outfits (which I got to keep!) we were pleasantly surprised with a visit from Heidi!

What an experience and an amazing day! I am still in shock it happened to ME!


AubRee was kind enough to attend the taping with me! Thank you AubRee...you helped calm my nerves!


Wardrobe room.


Hair and makeup.


My beautiful Heidi Klum outfit...which I get!
Other prgnant and not pregnant women (preg, not, preg, me (preg), not)
Heidi Klum! Go to 6min. 20 sec. to see the game in action!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Baby Showers for Baby Awesome!

What a weekend! I went home this past weekend to attend baby showers being thrown for my sister and myself. It was a fantastic weekend full of family, friends, and fun! To kick my visit off my mom picked me up from the airport and we went straight to a Mexican restaurant for some delicious queso… my eyes were much larger than my stomach! The showers started Saturday with a joint shower for my sister and I . My aunt’s Laurie and Lynn threw this baby shower for us. My aunts and grandma were able to come from Topeka and Colorado, my family from Minnesota, my grandma, mom, mother-in-law, co-worker Karen and her daughter Mallorie were all able to attend. We had a great time guessing baby foods, eating delicious foods, and open gifts. Thank you to everyone who participated and those who couldn’t make it; you made it a special day!

Me: 29 weeks Amy: 31 weeks


Adorable diaper cakes and delicious food!


Grandma and the girls



Sampling baby food...mmmmm...good!

Mom, Grandma Mildred, Tina, and Susan
Bunny made by my mom


Sunday my friends put together a shower made just for me  We went to a local Mexican restaurant where we ate queso, a delicious lunch, and tasty cupcakes! As part of the party theme everyone brought a children’s book instead of a card! They know me too well! The baby received such wonderful gifts, while I received wonderful attention! Thank you girls and to everyone who was there and sent love from afar!
Megan, Becky, Erin, and Erin threw one awesome baby shower for me!

Bekka sent this cute onesie with love from New York