Regis and Kelly Called Me!

I was watching Regis and Kelly. Of course, Regis is out due to hip surgery so Bryant Gumble was co-hosting with Kelly Ripa. It is funny I even know all this because I rarely watch them, usually just when I am doing things and TV is on in the background.

Well, I fell asleep during the opening credits, but heard in my subconscious the dialing of the phone for when they do their daily giveaway. Their phone started ringing at the EXACT moment my home phone started ringing.

Have you ever had those really irrational dreams that happen between snoozes on your alarm clock? That's kinda what I had going on. I thought to myself, "Wow, the Regis and Kelly show is calling me for their daily trivia question. I didn't even enter, and I sure as heck didn't watch the show on Friday, so the chances of me getting this question right isn't very good. At least I can win the consolation prize."

So, groggily I got up. I walked up to the phone and saw the caller ID. Sure enough it was "unknown number" as I'd expect it to be when a live TV show is calling you. Of course, they don't want their real studio line phone number to get out.

I answered the phone. "Hello?"

Long pause. "Wait," I thought to myself, "the phone on TV is still ringing and I've clearly picked up the phone. What is wrong with their end of the line?"

It was at that moment that I realized I was being called by a telemarketer.

Hootie the Owl

I recently won this owl from Mini Monty Mama.

Upon its arrival, String Bean immediately claimed him as her own. Mini Monty Mama also sent a piece of owl fabric that we've been using as a baby sling (or "owl sling") for String Bean to carry Hootie around in. It is quite a sight.

Now we just need a Blowfish.

And the Winner is...

There were 147 of you who entered our giveaway and some of you got extra entries. We used Random.org and found a winner. The winner was lucky number 32!

If that was your number, come on down! You're the next contestant on the Price is Right!

Congratulations to Keitha! Keitha is the winner of the EcoGear EcoZoo Pig bag (blessed by a kiss from String Bean). Keitha said she'd give this bag to her friend's daughter. I hope she enjoys it!

Keitha, e-mail us your address so we can get it in the mail to you right away! If we don't hear from Keitha by Sunday, December 7, we'll pick a new winner.

Thanks everyone for entering our giveaway and watch for another one coming REAL soon!