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I think Mykelti was hoping for family involvement in this project to validate the union of her and Tony and was disappointed when that didn't come. 7000 flower petals was overwhelming for anyone and I think only Aspyn helped out, even Tony didn't feel it was a "manly" thing to do. Her own mother only contributed a few flowers from the cut up dress and Kody was only interested in the fact that they saved Thousands, Thousands by Mykelti taking this on. For a few hundred dollars, they could have asked the local supermarket to order carnations or some other cheap and cheerful flower dyed in the color theme, tied them up with silver ribbon and had a far better looking bouquet. No one would consider those tacky fabric arrangements worth keeping for display after the event anyhow.

Meri could turn this into a great way to supplement the income from the B&B, people may actually drive 3 blocks to enjoy such take away delights as : Christine's Mock Tapioca Pudding, Meri's Mock Ravioli, Janelle's Peanut Butter Fritos and Meri's Soda Cracker Surprise.

"a slice of pizza" right Janelle! Just what is she decompressing from, all that meditation and reading self help books she can quote from?

Still in a state of delusion if she chooses to believe this.

She could toss them a bowl of Christine's famous Mock Tapioca Puddin'...it does contain Cream of Wheat.

The review mentioned 1800 reps. plus spouses. I guess Kody was induced to take a look at the Parowan house with her, if they pushed it, the trip there and back could be done in a day, but wasn't willing to be trapped on the high seas for days on end with her. Maybe the friend she is pictured with at DW is her assistant, which would probably be the logical plus one to take along.

Meri's expenses would be high as she seems to take her 'Traveling Pants Show" on the road a lot. There would be gas, meals and hotels, as well as rent on the venue where she stages the events plus expenses and salary for a helper if she takes one along.

Caleb got Knighted, so maybe he got a sword.

I could imagine Christine seeking a spin-off as a choreographer for one of the big time LV revues or maybe even a singing engagement somewhat like Celine Dion had.

Thanks for that info....there goes that theory. Still wonder where Meri came up with down payment and qualified for mortgage. Do you think family Brown participated in financing this?

That would work only if the Brown's were willing to honestly share what was going on in their lives. For instance:- Has Janelle actually lost any weight with her Strive program? Is SW closet actually turning a profit and do they design any of their product? Did Meri receive funds from sale of Bonnie's Lehi home to make purchase of B&B happen? I'm not holding my breath for answers from the Browns.

Plan B. When the family was aghast at the prospect of providing a 4 bedroom retirement home for Bonnie, she conveniently sold her Lehi home. Annie didn't have cash to invest, so Annie out...Bonnie in.

I have to assume one of Robyn's spawn, Savanah and Truely never seem to capture bonus mom Meri's attention.

I agree, it seems to me that the segments such as bathroom needs, table shuffling for family meals etc. are 'fillers' to pad out the show to round out an episode. I don't watch for this mundane stuff, I am more interested in the dynamics of this lifestyle, how and why it works...or doesn't. Even though they weren't totally honest about the catfish situation, it held my interest and I will be very interested in how Meri maneuvers her way through the B&B situation. TLC is the learning channel right? If I wanted to know day to day activities of another family, I would invite a neighbor in for coffee.

...and the brown tooth. Surely she has heard the feedback on that.

Meri must have realized herself how preposterous her proposal to have the rest of family participate, but she forged ahead anyhow. The nervous giggles and shifting eyes said everything. Selling her interest in LV house would make sense but I don't think that will happen until TLC cuts the golden cord. Without the exposure the program gives her, the LLR fan/customer base would dwindle. Two of Meri's sisters seem to have young kids, I wonder how she would react to toddlers pulling on the fussy crocheted doilies and generally messing with her vision.

Trying to muster the courage to use her toaster.

The damn song has become an ear worm for me since Christine started rehearsals It seems to me that song was originally sung in a lilting, rhythmic cadence. The fact that Christine is belting it out like an operatic aria tells me that she is more interested in her performance than conveying a sentiment to T&M.

Well what if you could be a Brown style Mormon and pick and choose what tenets you want to follow...a little traditional Mormonism, a little AUB and as Kody did, throw in a little Judaism as well.

It must be de-caf, otherwise she would be just a little more perky. I think it's the caffeine in coffee and soft drinks that is taboo to the strict Mormon followers.

I imagine Meri found another reason to feel ignored when she wasn't asked to be wedding coordinator. She must have been seething that she wasn't handed a clipboard and asked to restore order out of the chaos that was the rehearsal. She was overbearing and bossy at Maddie & Caleb's wedding, but she did get the job done.

Janelle's were just as bad the week before, we caught a glimpse of hers when she was sitting on the couch. Either their floors are filthy, they don't bathe very often or they are outside walking in mud.

Storylines........without these magical milestone events, we would have looong episodes of Meri intently texting while ignoring the rest of the world, Robyn nursing baby Ari while being Commander in Chief of family, Christine letting off steam by running around house in a frenzy, Janelle dozing on chair and Kody...just being Kody.

Meri drops her 'g's' completely...doin, goin, thinkin....

This is Meri going into her Lioness mode, flinging her straw like mane and snarling.