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Goodbye Mama Jeana: Tamra bids Jeana farewell and welcomes the newest Housewife, Alexis.

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Tamra Barney

Good-bye Mama Jeana. You will be missed. As you have all seen Jeana and I don't always see eye to eye. But we are still very good friends. I think Jeana has a very big heart and always takes the side of the underdog. She has shown me that you can care for people even if you don't agree with them. I took her advice and apologized to Gretchen last month. Regardless of who is right and who is wrong, I never should have said the mean things I said to her out of anger and frustration. But from the first three episodes she looks like she is trying to get me back. That's OK with me. I can dish it out so I can take it.

Tonight's episode was very sad for me to watch. Even though Jeana only lives around the corner I felt like she was riding off into the sunset and never coming back. She has always been the backbone to the show and we will miss filming with her. I do understand that there comes a time that you need to move on — five years of exposing your life is a LONG time.

Welcome Bellino family! I was so excited to have Alexis and her family come over for the Fourth of July. We really have become great friends. The kids had so much fun playing in the pool, BBQing, and watching fireworks. Typical 4th of July! I adore Alexis and any woman that can look that good after three kids should get the Hottie award. That takes a lot of work! I am so glad that Alexis and Jim were chosen for the show.

I thought the lingerie party was a success. It felt so good not to have the uncomfortable tension between Gretchen and me. I really did go into this season wanting to make things right. My family is something that I needed to focus on 100%. I didn't need girl drama to add to it. I honestly believe that the world is in such a difficult place right now and it is a time to help each other out, not fight. Of course it is easier said than done.

I do agree with Jim when it came to parading around in lingerie for the camera. I learned that lesson the hard way last season. Simon and Jim both stood strong on that one. I did try on a few things and respected Simon's wishes by NOT walking out in anything reveling.

I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving

Comments

46 Comments

: 03/10/2010 - 4:00pm; kim1984S; You are my fav ! Ive been watching a marathon of the housewives and cannot get off the couch ! thought you should know no matter what happens with your marriage america thinks you are the best ! We love you !!

: 02/28/2010 - 6:46pm; kellbell007; Hello Tamra from wisconsin!! I gotta know... Where did you get that super cute white with black lace OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT.. I just have to know, thanks so much for your time! I love watching you, and i love your honesty! Have a great night!!

: 02/05/2010 - 2:20pm; Tamera, I'm glad to see your not the BITTER-jealous housewife any more. [Gretchen decisions is none of your busniess] I thought you hanging around Vicki changed the person you once were-you became a bitter Vicki. I can see Simon point of view when it comes you & Vicki. Simon a well respected husband -What man going to love you like Simon. Hopefully you can focus on your family again. NOT GRETCHEN & VICKI.

: 12/11/2009 - 4:14am; Jacksonville Florida Viewer; Hey hun! I was wondering where you got that black and white off the shoulder blousse....

12/03/2009 - 10:16pm

Laura D

Hey Tamara - I agree with Cathleen - Simon is a great guy and treats you great but he needs extra tlc...Your good too, but a little too sarcastic at the same time of being so sensative.

By the way, in the episode of you at Jeana's house you were waring a pink leather wrap bracelet, where did you get it?

PS - Your my favorite.

: 12/03/2009 - 10:15pm; ryansmom; Tamra, As I watch I see me and my son Ryan in you and your son. I feel your heartache and can only say hang in there as one day he will be the amazing son you knew you raised. My son had his share of troubles through his teens until about 21. Then something made him become an Army Special Ops guy and he just returned from Aftganistan fighting in combat. Who would have guessed my tiny baby boy who never touched a gun would become an American Solider? Sometimes I can't believe he's my son. One day, you'll be amazed at what a wonderful man your Ryan turns into. Take care

: 12/03/2009 - 9:22pm; montana viewer; tamra you are the most down to earth and real housewife. i like how you tell it like it is. no phony bs like you know who. enjoy your show

: 12/03/2009 - 11:52am; Lynn N; I can relate to the difficulties with your husband and your son. I hope the two of them work things out together and not through you. I wish your family the best!! Team Tamara YAY :) HAPPY HOLIDAYS

: 12/03/2009 - 7:08am; maggie50; I think u r gorgeous and cool. I love that you don't hold back and u tell it like it is. Pls don't lose that by trying to conform to what others determine you "should" be. You go, girl!

: 12/02/2009 - 11:05pm; 1Viewer; Jeana, good job in staying real and not being afraid to show it. A lot of the stuff you went through in the show is just like what many people in the world go through. Thank you for being a great example for all of us and all of them.

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