Monday, July 16, 2012

Challenge!!!


There were a few moments to call out on 'The Men Tell All':

The best part of 'The Men Tell All' was when Emily said she would do the running man next week on 'After the Final Rose'.  Melissa!!!!!  She is challenging you!!!!!

Spotted - Chris Harrison is no longer wearing that gold wedding band!

It's Official - Ryan will NOT be the next Bachelor!  He will have to find his trophy wife somewhere else.

Humiliated - Emily told Kalon off one final time!

That's all folks -

Can't wait to see you all Sunday when Emily pulls a Brad! :)

Monday, July 9, 2012

Who will stay and who will go?



Emily shared her thoughts about the remaining guys:
Sean – Love at first sight!  He IS so many things that she wants in a husband.  He gives her butterflies in her heart.
Jef – He is his own person, who marches to his own drum.  She likes guys with a little bit of an edge – she thinks he has that and is sweet & kind too!  Her life with him would be filled with adventure.  He gets her in a way that no one else does.
Arie – She had an immediate connection with him.  He is thoughtful, sensitive, and attentive.  She started to cry when she was thinking about her life with Arie.  He would be her best friend and love her forever.

Date with Sean
The date started off with a helicopter ride with Sean who was wearing the deepest V-Neck shirt I have ever seen!  Emily took him to a private island to “hang out”.  The date started out with discussing Sean’s past relationship with a girl that he wasn’t really into.   After the relationship conversation it got even more awkward because it was very clear that Emily was trying to get him to tell her that he loves her.  Sean broke the ice by suggesting that they go snorkeling.

The date ended with a romantic dinner on the beach and Emily waiting for Sean to say he loves her.  Sean was convincing her that he is the right guy for her - he wrote a letter to Ricki (the handwriting looked a little feminine).  Emily was touched by the letter and got what she wanted – I HAVE FALLEN INLOVE WITH YOU!!!!  She then broke out the famous fantasy suite card.  Sean accepted the invitation.  After a tour of the room they took a dip in the hot tub for a little make out session.  The shocker of the night was that she ended the night without making it an overnight.  She had to maintain her innocent mother reputation.

Date with Jef
The date began with a sailboat ride.  They discussed the hometown date, Jef shared that his family approved of her.  He said that his parents want to meet her now that the siblings approve of her.  Jef told the camera that he wants to meet Ricky to see if they would work. – That might be one of the smartest things I have heard yet from the guys! 

After frolicking in the water they had a romantic dinner on the beach.  Jef started in with some really good questions – Where would you want to live?  Why do you think it hasn’t worked out with the previous guys that you have dated?  Do you think I’m a good fit for Ricky?  Emily said she pictured Jef as a part of their family while she was home in Charlotte recently.  With that thought, Emily broke out the fantasy suite card and Jef declined the invitation.  Emily was thankful that he responded that way, and asked if he would like to just “hang out” in the room to spend more time together.  Emily then told the camera that Jef had said exactly what she wanted him to say and that she was slightly disappointed that she wasn’t able to turn him down.  He turned her down! J

Date with Arie
They began the date on a catamaran.  While out, they spotted a couple of dolphins and went swimming with the dolphins.  Emily was afraid of the dolphins, but Arie protected her.  After the adventure they spent some time talking, drinking wine, and a little more kissing. 

The date ended with a romantic dinner – surprise, surprise!  Emily started in with the serious conversation.  Arie won Emily over with describing how he would develop a relationship with Ricki. 

Another bachelorette first!  Emily didn’t give Arie the fantasy suite card because she knew that she wouldn’t be able to maintain her innocent mother reputation. 

Conversation with Chris
The first question that Chris asked her was if she got clarity this week.  She said she didn’t!  She told Chris that she is worried because she see’s so much with each of the guys and is falling in love with each of them in different ways.  She told him that she isn’t ready to make a decision and wished that she had more time.  Chris informed her that each of the guys left her personal video messages to give their last plea.

Rose Ceremony
Rose #1 - Jef
Rose #2 - Arie

My heart breaks for Sean! :(  He is such a sweet guy!

Ok, so the game is between Jamie and Doug!  Way to go Douggie!  Nice job for your first time at this! :)

Name
Bachelor #1
Bachelor #2
Bachelor #3
Bachelor #4
Julie
Ryan
Arie
Chris
Nate
Jamie
Arie
Doug
Sean
Chris
Melissa
Ryan
Arie
Doug
Charlie
Natalie
Doug
Arie
Chris
Jef
Nick
Ryan
Arie
Nate
Jef
Derek
Ryan
Arie
Doug
Chris
Doug
Doug
Jef
Nate
Alejandro
Michelle*
Doug
Charlie
Arie
Tony


Monday, July 2, 2012

4 Home Town Dates



Charlotte, NC – Emily starts the week off with a visit home to see Ricki!

Emily talks about how she feels about each of the four guys:
Chris – Sweet, makes her feel great, open about how he feels about her, and can admit when he is wrong – She thinks he is so amazing!
Jef – She saw something special in him from the first night, he gets her and she gets him, she loves how comfortable she feels with him, she can trust him, he is unique and special…unlike anyone else.
Arie - Wants stability, fun and excitement.  She always has so much fun with him.  They were instantly drawn to each other – their first kiss couldn’t have been more perfect!
Sean – Makes her feel safe, taken care of and confidant.  She knows who he is in his heart and she is falling in love with that person.  A life with him is the perfect life she has always said she has wanted.

Home Town Date #1 – Chicago, IL with Chris
They met downtown and went for a stroll along the magnificent mile.  He took her to a Polish restaurant for a beer where they discussed how he reacted at the last rose ceremony.  After rehashing last week, he prepped her for his family – watch out for that older sister! 
They traveled to Hanover Park to visit his family.  I’m not sure what Emily thought when she first met his family, but I was thinking that he is a giant!  Right away his father asked to speak to Emily.  He explained to her how close they are as a family.  Emily asked him if he thinks that Chris is ready to be a father – of course he answered correctly! 
After she got a pass from the father the older sister came in for the kill!  She asked Emily if he isn’t going to be the one if she would end it sooner than later, rather than to drag it out. 
Dad filled Chris in on what Emily said during their conversation – that she is falling in love with him.  Chris was giddy!
The night ended and when Chris was saying goodbye to her he told her that he loves her and that he has never really said it before, but it is easy to say. 

Home Town Date #2 – St. George, UT with Jef
Emily met Jef on a dirt road in the middle of nowhere – Homestead Ranch.  They got in a dune buggy to head down the road to the ranch.  He took her out to the field for some rifle shooting.  Emily impressed Jef with her shooting skills. 
After shooting they talked about who Emily would be meeting since she wouldn’t be meeting Jef’s parents.
Jef introduced Emily to his siblings and their kids.  His older bother pulled her aside right away to find out if Emily would be the right fit for Jef.  Emily seemed to win over the older brother.
After big brother got his alone time, the three sisters pulled her aside to tell her that they can tell that he likes her.  The girls grilled her a bit but she passed the sister test!
Jef had one final surprise for Emily.  They left the siblings and he took her to a romantic spot to read her a love letter that he wrote to her.  She told him it was the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to her!

Home Town Date #3 – Scottsdale, AZ with Arie
Of course she met him on the racetrack!  He gave her a ride in the Indy car.  After the racetrack he took her to a park to sit down for a chat about meeting his European family. 
They met up with his family for dinner.  Everything seemed to be going well until his mom started speaking in Dutch.  They all carried on a conversation in Dutch and finally Arie broke into English.  Mom pulled Emily aside for some alone time.  She told Emily that she watched the season with her and Brad and she wanted to know what happened with their relationship.  After Emily explained her position she seemed to bond with Mom. 
Arie told his dad he could propose to Emily.  Dad approved!
The end!  The cameras showed them saying goodbye and Arie telling the camera that he is “definitely” going to marry Emily!

Home Town Date #4 – Dallas, TX with Sean
Emily met Sean in a park with his two well-behaved dogs.  They picked flowers, played with the dogs, and had some wine. 
They went to meet his folks at their brick mansion.  His niece had her own Dallas style playhouse in the backyard. 
After the initial meeting of the family, Sean broke the news to Emily that he still lives at home.  She seemed a little shocked.  He stole her away and showed her his messy room that he had hoped his mom had picked up.  He then broke it to her that it was a joke!  She felt so much better and tried to act like she hadn’t changed her opinion about him when she thought it really was his room!
Sean’s dad pulled Emily aside and told her that Sean really likes Emily.  Mom pulled Sean aside and told him that she likes Emily. 
They sealed the end of the “perfect day” with a kiss and she drove off.  Sean wanted another kiss so he ran after the vehicle to get another kiss! 

California with Chris Harrison
They discussed the week:
Chris – His family couldn’t have been nicer.  He ended the date by telling Emily he loves her.
Jef – She felt at home.  Jef read her the sweetest letter she has ever gotten in her whole life.
Arie – There is nobody else that she would have gotten in a car with.  Chris called out that he was the first to say he loves her.
Sean – Chris could tell by the look on her face that it went really well.  Chris called out that he is the one guy that hasn’t told her that he loves her.  But she knows he cares about her because he ran after the vehicle to give her a kiss!

Rose Ceremony –
Rose #1 – Arie
Rose #2 – Jef
Rose #3 – Sean

Chris didn’t make the cut!  He was shocked!  He asked for an explanation and she didn’t have one for him.  He was pissed off!

Three remain and everyone is still on the board!  Nice work everyone!

Name
Bachelor #1
Bachelor #2
Bachelor #3
Bachelor #4
Julie
Ryan
Arie
Chris
Nate
Jamie
Arie
Doug
Sean
Chris
Melissa
Ryan
Arie
Doug
Charlie
Natalie
Doug
Arie
Chris
Jef
Nick
Ryan
Arie
Nate
Jef
Derek
Ryan
Arie
Doug
Chris
Doug
Doug
Jef
Nate
Alejandro
Michelle*
Doug
Charlie
Arie
Tony