Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Two Fantasy Suite Dates...


The show started out with Andi talking about her connection with each of the guys:

Josh – He has a personality that every girl is attracted to, and he is easy going.  She can be doing anything with him and have a good time.  She can be her complete self with Josh.  He looks into her eyes and see’s who she is.  She is over the moon giddy with Josh.  However, it is very scary that he is the type that she has dated in the past and she is worried about being hurt.

Chris – An amazing guy, sweet, smart, lighthearted and funny.  He has always been the guy that takes her aside and steps up to tell her he is there for her and there to find love.  A manly guy she finds attractive that "definitely has it all".  She never thought that she would truly be considering moving to Iowa.  

Nick – Shy and skeptical of the bachelorette process.  Sweet, affectionate, smart, and serious.  He see’s her for who she is...they have a mental connection.  He has a passionate side, he kisses passionately.  She could see herself growing old with him.

Date #1 – Nick
Andi started the date thinking that she needed to talk about the breakups that Nick has had in the past.  Apparently his version of the breakups versus his families versions were a little different.  - Interesting!  This may be a warning sign!

Nick’s goal for the date was to tell Andi that he loves her.

Andi took Nick for a day at the beach on a private island.  She told the camera that her relationship with Nick has been unbelievable and they have a connection that doesn’t exist with everyone else.  She thinks there is a lot more to him that she doesn’t know.  - Does that mean he is mysterious, or that he isn't telling her everything????

At the romantic dinner Nick had planed to tell Andi that he loves her.  Nick wrote Andi a fairy tale story about their journey together throughout the Bachelorette.  - I'll give him credit, it was actually really cute and creative! Andi offered up the fantasy suite key and he accepted.  Before heading to the suite he told her he needed to talk to her.  He lead her by the beach and told her what he loves about her and that he loves her and that it is terrifying.  Then they were off to the suite!

Date #2 – Josh
Going into the date, Andi told the camera that her relationship with Josh is great, but nerve wracking.  She admitted to needing more than "I’m falling in love" from Josh.

Their date was walking around the town shopping, eating local treats, and dancing in the streets.  Her final surprise was to watch local kids playing baseball and then to join in for a game.  Andi loved the connection Josh had with the kids.  After playing baseball Josh told her that he loves her.

During dinner they talked about family and what type of parents they would be.  Josh told Andi that the next person he says I love you to he wants to marry and spend the rest of his life with. - Does that mean the girl after Andi or Andi? :)

She offered him the fantasy suite and he accepted.  - Both fantasy suite date cards were signed 'Chris', but the handwriting was obviously written by a female.  For some reason I couldn't get past it...don't show the date card if it was written by a producer!

Date #3 - Chris
Based off of all of the news leading up to this episode is was clear that Chris wouldn't make it to the fantasy suite.  - Honestly watching their date was just heartbreaking!  Andi started off telling the camera that she didn't know if her relationship with Chris warranted a fantasy suite overnight.  Chris told the camera that he falls in love with Andi even more every day. - Sad!!!

Andi decided for their date that they should ride horses on the countryside.  Chris was more than happy to instruct her on how to ride a horse.  Andi's horse started trotting and she started panicking.  Chris was their to help her out. 

After riding horses they talked about his hometown date and how much she enjoyed his family.  They reenacted 'ghosts' in the graveyard'.  Andi told the camera that she keeps thinking about the fantasy suite and was still unsure if she is ready to give him a key.  

During dinner Chris brought up Iowa.  He asked her how she felt about living there.  Andi admitted that she was struggling with it.  Chris told her that he is willing to make sacrifices for her and would help her to acclimate to the life of a farmer's wife.  He said, "All I want to do is fall in love with you.  There isn't one thing that I want to change about you."  He told her that he says he is falling in love with her, but that he really is in love with her. 

Finally Andi told him that she doesn't see herself in Iowa and doesn't see them together.  She told him that she doesn't think that it is fair to invite him into the fantasy suite and to continue to lead him on until a rose ceremony.  Chris took it like a man!  - All I have to say is Chris better be the next Bachelor!!!

Conversation with Chris Harrison
- She rehashed her decision to send Chris home
- Discussed Nick telling her that he loves her and Josh as well
- She wonders, can Nick be giddy and can Josh be serious?

Rose Ceremony - No surprises!

Rose #1 - Nick
Rose #2 - Josh

Looks like it is down to Ella versus Michelle and Amy!  Exciting to see that three of you made it into the final round!!



Bachelor #1
Bachelor #2
Bachelor #3
Bachelor #4
Jamie
Dylan
Chris
Marcus
Eric
Natalie
Marcus
Chris
Andrew
Nick V.
Nick
Carl
Josh M.
Chris
Nick S.
Stacey
Marcus
Chris
Josh M.
Nick V.
Kim
Marcus
Chris
Nick V.
Patrick
Ella
Nick V.
Tasos
Marquel
Eric
Amy
Josh M.
Brian
Marcus
Nick V.
Michelle
Josh M.
Marcus
Craig
Dylan


Wednesday, July 9, 2014

A Real Moment!


Hometown Date #1 Milwaukee, WI – Nick
Before meeting the family Nick and Andi met up at a local farmers market.  After the market they went to a local brewery, drank beers and danced the polka.  After a few beers at the brewery they headed to meet Nick’s BIG family! 

One of Nick’s sisters pulled him aside to talk about how he feels about Andi.  He admitted to being in love with her.  She seemed to think that Andi is a good fit for Nick.  After the sister talked to Nick she talked to Andi to make sure that she wasn’t planning on hurting him. 

Nick’s little sister (roughly 10yrs old), Bella, grilled Andi.  It was super cute!  She had a list of questions that she asked Andi.  Andi passed the ‘Bella’ test! 

When Nick talked about Andi to his mother a tear ran down his face.  He told his mom that he is waiting for the right moment to tell Andi that he loves her. 

Hometown Date #2 Arlington, IA – Chris
Andi met Chris at his farm.  He gave her a tour of his farm and country home.  He took her for a ride on his tractor and then showed her how to drive the tractor.  They stopped for a picnic in the middle of one of his crops to discuss what life would be like as a farmer’s wife.  In the middle of their picnic a crop duster flew by with a sign that read ‘Chris Loves Andi!’.  Andi was blown away by the most romantic thing anyone has ever done for her. 

After a day on the farm they went to Chris’ house for dinner.  His sisters talked to Andi and told her his secrets and how successful he is as a farmer.  Chris talked to his mom about how Andi would fit in on the farm.  Chris’ mom tried to talk Andi into being a farmer’s wife.

Hometown Date #3 Tampa, FL – Josh
As expected Josh took Andi to play baseball.  Andi showed off her baseball skills by breaking the bat!  Josh talked about his struggle with professional baseball and then moved onto his brother’s professional football career.  Andi could already tell that there seemed to be a lot of focus on his brother and the start of his professional football career. 

They meet up at Josh’s parents house.  Josh got choked up after saying hello to all of his family and his dog.  The first topic of conversation at the dinner table was about Aaron’s (his brother) football career.  Andi got some one on one time with Josh’s mother and she told Andi that he is in love with her.  After spending time with his mom, Andi realized how involved the family is with Aaron’s career.  They made it very clear that they would spend Sunday’s watching his brother’s football games.  During Andi’s time with Josh’s sister she told Andi that they would probably have fights about spending time with each other’s family and compromising. 

Hometown Date #4 Dallas, TX – Marcus
Marcus picked Andi up in his Mercedes and gave her a tour of the city.  After the tour, Marcus took Andi to a club and reenacted their first date by giving her a private striptease.  The final stop was to meet Marcus’ family.  Andi told the camera that she was most nervous about meeting Marcus’ family over anyone else’s.   

During Andi’s time with Marcus’ sister she talked about how quick Marcus is to opening up.  Andi told her that she was concerned about catching up with Marcus in the feelings department.  Marcus’ brother gave his approval.  Marcus had a moment with his brother when he told him how much it meant to him that he stepped up as a father figure after their dad abandoned them.  Marcus’s mom was surprised at how open he had been with Andi.  Marcus said it – “I love you, I truly do!”

Chris Harrison’s Home
Andi and the guys all met up at Chris Harrison’s home.  The guys were clueless as to why they were getting together.  Chris broke the news to all of them that Eric Hill had passed away.  Marcus walked out of the room and Andi got up to follow him and talk about the situation.  The other guys sat on the couch looking confused.  Andi brought Marcus back to the guys saying they all needed to go through the situation together.  The camera crew dropped the camera and all of the producers and camera crew comforted the guys and Andi.  It was probably the most real moment that I have witnessed in Bachelor/Bachelorette history! 

Conversation with Chris prior to the Rose Ceremony
Andi admitted to having a hard time with all of the stress of being the Bachelorette and hearing the Eric news.  With the news of Eric, Andi admitted that it makes her decision more difficult.

Rose Ceremony

Rose #1 – Josh
Rose #2 – Chris
Rose #3 – Nick

Marcus was sent home crying!  Andi walked him out and tried to explain to him that he did nothing wrong.  She just wasn’t feeling the love that he was feeling and couldn’t keep him as a result.  In the car ride home, Marcus said he should have told her that he loves her. 

We took a Huge hit on the board this week!!!


Bachelor #1
Bachelor #2
Bachelor #3
Bachelor #4
Jamie
Dylan
Chris
Marcus
Eric
Natalie
Marcus
Chris
Andrew
Nick V.
Nick
Carl
Josh M.
Chris
Nick S.
Stacey
Marcus
Chris
Josh M.
Nick V.
Kim
Marcus
Chris
Nick V.
Patrick
Ella
Nick V.
Tasos
Marquel
Eric
Amy
Josh M.
Brian
Marcus
Nick V.
Michelle
Josh M.
Marcus
Craig
Dylan