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Saturday, July 4, 2009

A busy morning: What do Al Roker, Jesse McCartney and a wallaby have in common?

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You're wondering where this is going, am I right?

My posts today for Shine Parenting have been a little light. I was in Los Angeles this morning for a live segment on KTLA Channel 5 about low-cost summer fun. I highlighted some of the cool ideas you've shared on Shine, so thank you for all of your tips!

And what of this silly question I've posed about Al Roker, singer/actor Jesse McCartney and a baby wallby? Simple answer: I chatted it up with all of them today at KTLA (except the wallaby...we cuddled).



I was waiting in the "Green Room" when Today Show weather man Al Roker walked in. He truly has such a great sense of humor and we spoke for a bit before his segment.






As I was having my makeup done, I heard the sweet sound of an acoustic guitar strumming followed by a young man's voice singing along. I walked by and it was Jesse McCartney rehearsing for his acoustic performance on the show. He was promoting his new album, Departure, which you should check out. (His first single, Leavin', sounds even better when acoustic). After his set, introductions were made and while photos were snapped, for a few brief seconds I could say I was "Jesse's Girl" (because I can tie anything back to Rick Springfield.) He's 21, such a gentleman, very polite and sweet. Forget my segment, I just wanted to hear the kid sing. And yes, he's a handsome guy.




And finally, the baby wallaby. Here I am with cute little Hannah, an 8-month-old wallaby that was visiting from Sea World. She was cuddled up in this little Baby Bjorn/sling style-pack and so, so adorable. After this photo was snapped she buried her head and fell asleep, just like that.

Related: summer activities, seaworld, parenting, ktla, jesse maccartney, budget summer fun

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  • Mimi-pz's Avatar
    Posted by Mimi-pz Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:25pm PDT

    Oh that is too sweet!

    Congrats!

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  • Melisma's Avatar
    Posted by Melisma Fri Jun 20, 2008 6:34pm PDT

    Aww!!! I want a wallaby!!!!

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  • Lovely's Avatar
    Posted by Lovely Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:15pm PDT

    Yeah, I may be off but, is he younger than you?

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  • TechMama's Avatar
    Posted by TechMama Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:35pm PDT

    Slip and slides are the best! That was a great interview, I like the idea of kids filming their summer activities with cameras - then they can create their own stories. Gotta go get my "i am bored" bucket - another great idea...

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  • babydoll's Avatar
    Posted by babydoll Sun Jun 22, 2008 2:45am PDT

    you met jesse mccartney....you lucky lucky gal, i am 52 and he is the man. jesse mc. new video leavin is so cool so hot whoa baby baby......

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  • Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff's Avatar
    Posted by Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:50am PDT

    Lovely, Al Roker is older than me. Jesse McCartney, much younger (and perfect for my college-aged niece!) And the wallaby, even younger!

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  • Bahareh's Avatar
    Posted by Bahareh Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:09pm PDT

    :-)

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  • sxc minx's Avatar
    Posted by sxc minx Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:01am PDT

    you now jesseemail me

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