Christmas card? We're legit...

We had a fantastic 2011 and can't wait for what 2012 has in store! Merry Christmas to all our family and friends, we love you all!

Amberly, Betty. Betty, Amberly.

WATCH THIS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdpMwp641Vo

If you're sick of hearing that I was on Jimmy Fallon...skip this post, because I WAS ON JIMMY FALLON!! For those interested, here's the story:

I LOVE Jimmy Fallon. He is freaking hilarious, and I knew I wanted to see him when we went to NYC for my birthday. I told a friend at work that I was going to get on that show, no matter what I did. Thank you, universe, for listening.

I called the show that morning to listen to the recording to find out who the guests were, because I was contemplating not going. It's kind of an all day thing, and we had tickets to see a Bway show that night and I didn't want to be late. When I heard the guest was Betty White, there was no turning back. I absolutely love her, and yes--I still DVR Golden Girls. Can't get enough of those broads.

Yes, I was chosen out of line at random. There were about 200 people in line to get their tickets and they pulled out about 25-30 people randomly and asked if they wanted to play a word association game and possibly be on the show depending on how well you did. Of course I said yes! I played a few rounds with the group (and kicked butt, I might add) and they told me to come back in another hour and they'd make up their mind as to who they were picking.

I came back and got in line to go into the theater when I saw the guy that had pulled me out of the line the first time. He walked right past me to the kid that was Jimmy's partner and pulled him out of the line. I looked at Larren and said, "I guess I didn't make it...oh well, now I can watch the show and enjoy it and not be nervous." Then the guy walks over to me and says, "So do you want to be on the show?" Umm...HELLO? Of course I acted cool and non-fazed as I said yes. He pulled us out of that line and we went into the theater where some guy mic'd us and gave us the rundown of what was going to happen. "Jimmy is really competitive and wants to win, but we're rooting for Betty...just so you know." Cool, no pressure...right? I mentioned to them it was my birthday, which they thought was great, and mentioned to Betty and Jimmy when the game was about to start.

I appear calm...but I WAS A WRECK. I don't think I really watched the first half of the show...I just sat in the audience (front row!) waiting for my segment. My heart was racing and my hands were sweating like CRAZY. Yes, the first round was rough. Once Jimmy said 'plane' I was so lost. I had no idea what the word could be so I was just randomly saying words. I know you feel uncomfortable for me while watching it but who cares? We came back to win it in the end and killed it, if I do say so myself. Little known fact...we played one more round. The word was "jogging," which I got on my first guess, so the score was 25 to 5, not 15 to 5 as it appears. The magic of editing. I guess "sausage" was a funnier word to go out on. How did I guess that??? SO CRAZY!

I always wondered what I'd say if I ever met a celebrity. I thought I'd be cool and not say any of those dumb things that people say to them. But forget that! I told Betty White that I love her. I said that I grew up watching her and this was a dream come true to meet her, especially on my 30th. She just smiled and said, "That is so great! Happy Birthday, Sweetheart!" I'm such a stalker. Anyway, it was SOOO much fun and I still can't believe it happened. What are the freaking odds?? Best birthday, EVER.

AND P.S. The camera adds 10 pounds? Try like, 100.