“Hi From LA!”

Would you open an email with that subject line?  Nope…me neither!  But my husband would. And did.

It’s a strange story that started out a few weeks ago.  I started this post to share what was happening, but I didn’t know if it was ok to share it or not, so I kept it quiet.  But then I realized I wasn’t sharing anything.  I’m not very good at keeping secrets.  It seems I can only keep a secret if I don’t talk! lol

So, here are the notes I’ve been keeping – updated as of tonight.  Life is so weird!

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11/4/08 – “The Osborns Meet The Osbournes”

OK – so technically it’s called “The Osbournes Meet The Osbournes” but this is my story, so I’ll take some liberties.

It all started a week or so ago when Eric got an email with the subject line “Hi from LA!”. I’m surprised he didn’t immediately delete it.  I probably would have.

It seems the Osbourne Family (Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly & Jack) are going to try a new show on Fox next Spring.  A variety show of all things!  And they want to have a short segment each week where their Osbourne Family spends the day with a different Osbourne Family (regardless of spelling).

We had/have some reservations but Eric really thinks it will be fun.  I don’t want to be the one who tells him no!  So I’m sort of hoping we aren’t picked!!

So far we’ve had a few phone calls/emails and last night we filled out forms for a background check.

Whether this happens or not, I’ll share this post.  But I won’t publish it until we know either way.

All we know so far is that they want to film it in the next month or two.

And, we know that JGirl can’t be shown because her adoption is not finalized.

So, I’ll update this as we go – and will record it as it happens, or not!

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11/8/08

Another phone call with the production people yesterday.  They are sending out scouts next week to take some preliminary tape and interviews.  Eric will take them to school to check out the classroom.  Sounds like they want to come on a Wednesday – so they can go to school with Eric and then go to our Marriage Bible study that evening.  Weirdness!

I’m still hoping they won’t choose us!  But I know Eric thinks this is pretty fun! lol  He plans to incorporate Ozzy into his history – he think Ozzy would make a great Ben Franklin! lol

All this is so strange!

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11/11/08 – So Surreal!

I’ve been saying this a lot!  As in, “My life is so surreal!”

Last night we got the itinerary for Lindsey.  She is coming to visit us tomorrow.  She will be making a video, touring our home, the school, attending Bible study with us and generally answering any questions we have.

I called my sister in a panic late last night because I realized I’d need to feed our ‘guests’ too if/when they visit!  What do I cook?  My sister suggested I keep it simple (as if I can actually cook anything complicated! lol) as it still is Awanas night.  My sister was really surprised I hadn’t told her, but I guess it’s a form of denial.  If we don’t talk about it, it’s not real.

I’m hoping they come to visit us the week of Nov 17 – 21…and then they can help us volunteer at our church for Operation Christmas Child!

Lindsey just called…..our background check paperwork (both faxed and mailed) were never received!  Yeah!! I mean “oh dear” 😉

I’ll write more tomorrow as Lindsey is visiting.  Right now I have corners to scrub and laundry to do!  Did I mention I think something died in our garage?  Yeah…lovely smell! lol

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11/12/08 – Lindsay’s Visit

I haven’t been feeling well since Monday night – but today I woke up with only a sore throat.  Lindsay arrived about 10 and couldn’t have been nicer!  She answered our questions and took video of the house both inside and outside and then headed to Eric’s school to get some video of him teaching and his individual interview.  I think she put off mine when she realized how uncomfortable I was.

When she came back into town, she did my interview, interviewed the boys, taped them on the trampoline, taped all of us, taped Eric and the boys playing LOTR (which I hope they finish – the boys are finally starting to figure out how it works!) and dinner time.  Then we were off to Awanas and Bible study.  By then I had sort of gotten used to her and her camera.  Crazy!

She’ll edit this tape and show it to her associates and then let us know if they think we are a good match for their show.  We did find out they are looking at 30 families but only have slots for 5 or 6 right now.  She told us more about the show…but I’m not sure it’s ok to share it.  I’ll just say it sounds like fun!  I hope we get to be a part of it!  A very small part – less than 5 mins.

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I know there are some who will think we are crazy for doing this.  But we are thinking it will be an interesting experience.   I’ll let you know when I hear something more!