Shark Tank Watch Party

The night of our watch party was SO MUCH FUN! Adam and I were supported by so many friends and it was so much fun!!!

Our Tippi Toes New CD - Tippi Toes Let's Boogie Tippi Toes Newsletter My greatest supporter - I love this man!

Some of my amazing dance teachers! They were adorable and dressed up "red carpet" style

Here we go!!

Heather, Butcher, Camp & Virginia

Watching the show

Brooke was my photographer...thank you Brooke!

Local Media - the buzz was so fun.

Shark Tank Tonight!

Just want to remind everyone to tune into their televisions tonight at 8pm cst to watch Shark Tank. Tippi Toes will be featured tonight and hope to get a big audience to watch. Tune in and enjoy the fight in the tank!

ABC's Shark Tank Press Release

As many of you know my sister and I will appear on Shark Tank this Sunday night 8pm CST. ABC just sent out a press release worldwide highlighting "the sister duo". We are so excited! Read below.

March 15, 2011
SNEAK PREVIEW

“SHARK TANK” RETURNS FOR SEASON TWO IN A SNEAK PREVIEW ON SUNDAY, MARCH 20

HIGH TECH BILLIONAIRE MARK CUBAN AND
COMEDIAN/SELF-MADE BUSINESSMAN JEFF FOXWORTHY JOIN PANEL AS GUEST SHARKS

Innovative Entrepreneurs Include A Sister Duo Who Have Their Own Shark-Like Tendencies, a
Chef With Seafood Products Designed to Whet the Sharks’ Appetites, and a
Season One Follow Up from the Maker of the Teaching Tool Known as “Classroom Jams”

ABC will air a special sneak preview episode of Season Two of its hit reality series, “Shark Tank,” SUNDAY, MARCH 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET). During its first season, the investors known as Sharks offered over $10 million of their own money in investment deals to bankroll a creative array of innovative entrepreneurs. Season Two of “Shark Tank” will feature two guest Sharks: high tech billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban and successful comedian and self-made businessman Jeff Foxworthy. They jump into the Tank with the other Sharks to appear separately in the show’s nine episodes. “Shark Tank” will air in its regular time slot beginning Friday, March 25 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).

In the preview, “Episode 205,” the Sharks are stunned to discover the shark-like exploits of a sweet-faced sister duo with a children’s dance company; a chef from Tennessee hopes to whet the Sharks’ appetites with his delectable seafood products; and a winemaker from Oregon believes he has a game-changing new product that will revolutionize the wine industry. Also, an entrepreneur with a line of men’s accessories has his hopes set on partnering with Daymond John – but his big mouth infuriates this Shark and could jeopardize the entire deal.

Last season the Sharks, using their expertise and contacts, along with their own money, made investment commitments totaling an incredible $5 million, and viewers will have the opportunity to see how those investments turned out in follow-up stories this season. In the Special Preview, there will be a follow up from Season One entrepreneur Mark Furigay. All five Sharks invested $250,000 of their own money into his unique business proposition, a DVD collection he calls Classroom Jams -- a teaching tool that turns kids on to literacy and learning.

The Shark investors who will appear throughout the second season are Mark Cuban, Jeff Foxworthy, real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran, infomercial industry pioneer Kevin Harrington, technology innovator Robert Herjavec, fashion icon Daymond John and financial expert Kevin O’Leary.

The Sharks in “Episode 205” are Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Kevin O’Leary.

Mark Burnett, Clay Newbill and Phil Gurin are the executive producers of “Shark Tank,” based on the Japanese “Dragons’ Den” format created by Nippon Television Network Corporation. The episode is directed by Ken Fuchs. The series is from Sony Pictures Television.

“Shark Tank” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format with stereo sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to the airdate.

For more information on “Shark Tank,” visit ABC.com.

A visit to St. Louis

We had such a fun visit to see my sister Jennie and her family in St. Louis. Gannon, Lucy, Lola and Ella had so much fun having cousin time. We were packed with activities the entire weekend. A trip to the zoo, out to eat at a local Mexican restaurant, I got to meet with a potential franchise owner, downtown, St. Louis parade, Jennie & Matt's annual St. Paddy's day party, church, the gym and movie time. We covered all of our basis and had a blast!

Lola and Ella seeing each other for the 2nd time!!

Lucy and Gannon were beyond excited to see each other

Ella checking out the chimps

Lola hoping the Chimps would come back to the window

These cuties are 4 months apart and got a kick out of each other.

Adam and Matt with Ella and Lola strolling through the zoo

The biggest margarita's I have even seen.

After a long day at the zoo they just wanted to snuggle

At the downtown parade - I love this sweet little pic of Gannon and Lucy

We got so lucky with 60 degree weather - AMAZING!

Lola was less than thrilled to still be in the stroller

I love these little smiles!

Gannon was sad and Lucy bent over to try and cheer him up!

Not sure why we picked the creepiest looking clown - but here is our attempt at a family picture

JJ and Ella

I loved this picture of them and not sure why it is so sideways but here is my sister with her Irish clan

Sweet Lola - Thanks Mom for the darling dress!

At the neighborhood parade Jennie and Matt hosted.

Lola in Gannons hat

It's a BOY!

Today Adam and I decided to open the hidden envelope after 1 month of holding onto it. We had such a fun family day with the girls. We had gone to church last night so the entire day we could hang at home, we had the girls join us in bed to watch cartoons, late breakfast, walk to the park, Adam worked in the yard and I read a book in the sun (aah it felt great!), and cooked out. At dinner I said, today has been such a good day, maybe we should open the envelope. I had been thinking about it a lot, and come to find out Adam had too. Today I was in Lola's room looking at a ton of pink socks that don't fit her anymore, I started thinking it would be really nice to know so I can either pack these away or go out and buy blue. Silly I know but there is such preparedness in knowing ahead of time.

I got the video camera out and asked everyone what they thought we were having:

Lucy "Girl"

Lola "Grrr""

Adam "I gotta go with them girl"

Me "I think girl too"

Adam opens....its a BOY!

What a boy! Oh my gosh! A million things going through my head mostly total excitement and SHOCK. Adam and I are so thrilled and feel like this little man will bring so much more joy and blessings to our life. He will have the greatest big sisters that will love him so much. We are so excited to get to talk about Hank now! We think it was a little confusing to Lucy and Lola to say Hank and Georgia, I started thinking Lucy may be thinking there were 2 babies.

Such a joyful night in our house and such a fun adventure ahead of us. God has such perfect plans!

Date Day

Today Lucy had a special date with Adam and Lola and I enjoyed a special date. Adam took Lucy to school and all the dads came and had breakfast with their kids. It was a 50's theme so Lucy wore a little poodle skirt and a poodle bow in her hair. Adam said it was a total blast. He and Lucy sat with our friends Nathan and his daughter Johanna. Adam said Lucy chatted the entire way to school. What special bonding for them.

Lola and I loved not having to jump in the car in the morning but instead enjoyed the beautiful weather. We took a walk and Lola grabbed her purse and hat. I am so happy she likes wearing her hat since she is more fair skinned. It was so precious. Lola started in the stroller and then decided she wanted out to push. We colored inside, played on the front porch and had a great morning. Adam and I agree that date days need to happen more often because both girls loved their one on one time.

My Dad is AWESOME!

My Dad is such a neat guy! I just love him to death! He is so fun and is the only person I know that can get away with wearing this on the golf course. He shot a 75 this weekend in this fancy outfit - so I guess it works. He is the nicest person in the world. I am lucky enough to get to chat with him on the phone every morning! I just loved this picture of him so much, he looks like a pro!