My apologies for being the worst blogger ever. With a two year old, the energy is such in this house that sitting at a computer to type out posts just doesn't happen anymore! I have to keep her mind growing and her energy burning.
So during one of Matilda's naps (I guess over a week ago) I was on facebook and saw that Good Morning America had posted a contest called an Instaglam Makeover. How much fun would a makeover be? I've never even had my makeup done at the mall! So on a whim I entered it, never expecting to actually win a makeover.
Last Wednesday a producer with ABC & Good Morning America called me about the contest and asked me questions. They wanted to know all about Josh and I and Matilda. They wanted to know about what had happened to Josh and how we dealt with that. They wanted to know all about Matilda and the things we do. I thought it was amazing to even get a call back! We talked each day last week. She told me that there were 12 other finalists and that the lucky winner gets bombarded one morning with a makeover at their home. I loved all my friends had some amazing comments and questions about this. Like, "Do you have to stay home every single day, just in case???" "OMG, so this means you are going to have to keep your house spotless for months, you know, just in case!" They wanted to know if you really get a heads up and it's pretend. How does this all happen???
On Sunday we had a film crew come video and interview Josh, one of my good friends Jessica, and I. THAT was such a fun experience. I've never done anything like it. They spent a good part of the day with us. They wanted to hear our stories, they wanted to see our lives.
Then yesterday happened. Matilda got up early and so did Mitzu. Well since it was so cold out, Josh offered to take Mitzu outside (which was nice, but weird because he never does that!). Little did I know, there was a film crew, full hair, makeup, wardrobe crew, producers, and anyone needed to pull off something like this. Also, Josh's medical team from The Heart Hospital were there, our local High School's marching band and cheerleaders. Family, neighbors, close friends.
Josh made pancakes and we were hanging out watching The Gruffalo and the doorbell rang. REALLY EARLY IN THE MORNING. So I answered it in my pajamas. There were cameras and people ready to go to make me over! It was a huge surprise. I really didn't think I had won this! An entire crew came in, shuffled my furniture, set up cameras, and then got to work. It was so nice to just sit and have my hair and makeup done and have a pretty outfit picked out for me. It was amazing to just sit there and not have to do a thing. I am so appreciative of that time!
After the makeover part was finished I had to reveal my new look. They had a carpet set up in our front yard! Everyone was out front clapping and cheering. The new look was amazing and so fun, but what meant the most was just having everyone out there. I LOVED seeing Josh's medical team, our family, neighbors, community, the band, cheerleaders. The craziest thing was knowing good friends, coworkers, family all over the country was with us watching, and celebrating. This time this year compared to last was so different but to again have friends and family AND strangers rooting for us felt really special. What a gift!
I feel like this time of year, because of what happened to us last year, should always be celebratory. I am so so so happy we got to celebrate with all of you. Thank you!
I will try to collect some of the video and photos for you all to see---
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2013/11/instaglam-makeover-contest/
If you check Good Morning America's Instagram, they have so many posts about it! http://instagram.com/goodmorningamerica
(I will try to add more later) Thank you all again!!!!
