Dancing the Night Away...

For those of you wondering, I am still watching Dancing With the Stars. What an exciting season! There are some really phenomenal dancers. In case you're not watching, Joey Lawrence (from Blossom -- "Whoa!"), Mario Lopez (Slater on Saved By the Bell), and Emmitt Smith (one of the best running backs in NFL history) made it to the semi-finals. All three of the dancers are awesome and I've never seen a season with three such amazing dancers at the end. The biggest surprise to people is probably Emmitt Smith, but he is unbelieveable -- incredibly smooth, light on his feet, and able to move those hips! The semi-finals was Tuesday and all of the dancers did great. The results show, however, was last night and someone had to go.

Unfortunately, it was time for Joey to go. You could tell that everyone was upset he had to leave (Mario looked a little choked up). I really wish they could have all won. It was that close.

Hey, you want to hear something really cool!! Dancing With the Stars is going on tour! Some of the celebrities and dancers and touring together and they are coming to Chicago on January 5th! How awesome is that?! I know, I'm pathetic.

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Manda said…

Yay! I've been wondering who your favorite would be this season!! Are you and Walter still taking dance lessons? You probably have your first dance as husband and wife in mind...

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