Well, I didn’t fall off my chair or anything.
Alas, there’s no You Tube link for me to offer you. Apparently, no one else in my near vicinity knows any more than I do about creating such a thing. Sorry! The only link they gave us on the KARE 11 site is here.
But I did capture some photos, with a little help from my “support people” (TV station-speak for husband, and two kids.)
Our first look at the studio.
Bobby Jensen invited us into the studio long before it was our turn, so we had a chance to watch behind the scenes for more than an hour. It was really cool. The atmosphere is totally relaxed, even with several segments airing or preparing at the same time. What a fun place to work.
D and C took their seats in the evening news chairs. I think the wheels are turning…
Belinda Jensen is even more gorgeous in person than on TV. She’s really tall, too. It’s not fair to look that good when you’re nearly seven months pregnant.
Eric Perkins is even more hilarious in person than he is on the air. He was cracking us up in-between each segment.
Yeah, they thought he was totally funny.
This is my 6 1/2-minute brush with fame.
Paris Bennett, former American Idol participant, was on the show promoting her new album. She is scheduled to perform at the Mall of America on Tuesday.
And here are all three of us at the Border’s book signing afterward: Myself, Cynthia Hamond, and Jodi Lynn Severson. My co-contributors are lovely ladies with beautiful stories to share. It was so great to meet them!
So there. Robin says I have 8 1/2 minutes of fame still coming. Hmmmm….
If you haven’t read the ad-infinitum about my Chicken Soup for the Soul: Celebrating Mothers and Daughters story, here it is.
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9:11 pm
What an amazing day! I’m so impressed I know someone so famous! *wink* I can say “I knew her when…” CONGRATS!
9:23 pm
Hahahaha! Thanks, Beth!
11:28 am
That is so wonderful! How exciting!
Can we get an autographed copy long distance?
ps. D and his Dad look so cute in their matching leather jackets!
12:49 pm
Looks like you had a great experience!
1:37 pm
That link to your ad-infinitum reminds me about what my six year old said to me the other day. He said he likes me best because I am always home with him and pay attention to him.
3:52 pm
Tonya – you bet! Just fax me your copy of the book;) I noticed their matching jackets too — they look so much alike.
Hopeful – we did!
c – sounds like your six-year-old knows what’s important, huh?
6:38 pm
YOU ROCK SUPERSTAR KELLY!
YOU GO GIRL!!! I wish I had been at the Borders so I could have your autograph and we could have had coffee together. You have such a BEAUTIFUL family. Your kids are so gorgeous. They take after mom and pop. 
Thanks for sharing your fame with us little people. 
7:00 pm
HAHAHA! I’m lapping this all up while I can. Yes. Superstar. Rock Superstar even. I have plenty of autographs left for when we meet someday;)
9:20 am
Yeah you go superstar mommy! What an awesome experience. I am so glad you had fun . Oh I want an autograph … LOL Thanks for sharing the picture and experience.
Hugs and love,
Angel ( Angel Mama Pearls of Wisdom)
8:21 pm
Go from strength to strength.
8:48 pm
How exciting! Plus, I think this is the first time I’ve gotten a chance to see what you look like! Yay!
Did Paris perform any songs?
10:13 pm
Thanks for stopping by Angel!
Kailani – Paris did perform, but we only saw her warm up. She’s a real sweetheart – very quiet.
12:10 am
that woman is 7 months pregnant?
I loved the 9th picture of the three smilers.
Thats one you should caption contest
well.. I liked all the pictures, really.
It sounds like it was a great experience. I’ve heard some horror stories of people who go on TV.
10:56 am
Kelly I’m so darn proud of you! What a fun thing to experience. Way to go and thousand congrats on your book and all your many accomplishments. I know they’re the first in a string of many to come!
Hugs,
Holly
10:22 am
Very cool! How was it overall? I would have been very nervous and my mouth would have been dry, LOL!
Congratulations!
10:26 am
Pamela – yes! she’s 7 months pregnant! Can you believe it?
Holly and Mary – thank you! I was really nervous, but it went so fast, I hardly had time to mess up;)
11:58 am
Very cool for the kids to experience with you!