your a natural blonde. smart, funny,and beautiful good luck

Re: Barbara Parker Jewelers in Ladera Ranch took care of my "bling" like she always does.

Vicki - Not for anything, but the episode where you walked into Barbara's Jewelry Store. . . I really don't think she acted professional. Her greeting was rude, to me. I would think Barbara would've had a better attitude knowing you gave and give her plenty of PR on the show.

As I posted before (and I'm sure you don't remember) My husband's name is Donn also. I can't stand it when people continually spell his name Don. . Don is Donald for short!

Congratulations on your renewal of vows! How wonderful!

Have a great day! Many more blessings to you and your family!

Vicki I felt so bad for you when that Alexis attacked you at lunch when you were with your daughter!! how dare she!! I really dislike alexis and Tamra. they completly over reacted when you stated that your husband works. they put you on the defense and you simply defended yourself. Alexis is such a witch and should mind her own buisness. Her story about how she met her hubby was groce. who cares what she was wearing and how often she changed. i wanted to puke.you are my favorite housewife and your daughter is adorable. I hope she gets better! take care and stay happy

Vicky, you and Gretchen are my favorite housewives. You are are a strong,independent and successful woman and you should never allow those women to break your spirit. It was sad to watch you cry in the car with Donn. When they do that, it's time to get them out of your life. Lynn is a pain to watch and should apologize to Gretchen for trying to help with the rudest kids I've ever seen. She obviously lacks some serious parenting skills. Goodness, she does appear to be lacking a few brain cells too.I think your husband is great and so are your kids and I commend you for trying to make your marriage stronger. If anything, Gretchen is probably the only other person who you should trust.

Hi Vicki,
I usually write comments on oither blogs, but this week I was completely positive of whose blog I wished to post on. The episode where you speak to your kids and the other young adults really inspired me I am 20 years old and I wish that I had someone like you to talk to me about managing my finances. The shows name is Real Housewives, so I completely understand when you say that it would be a waste of time to attend mid-day events like Alexi's cooking party or Gretchens tupperware party.
Dont worry about what others say, your doing everything for your family...Keep Up The Hard Work Girl.

Hi Vicki,
I understand that we only see what the network wants us to see, but the cameras can only frame so much. You are a loyal friend! My sister's and I watch every week and each time, some one is talking "icky" about another housewife EXCEPT you. I shake my head every time one of the other women contradicts their claimed loyalty for another, but they are only making themselves out to be perceived ill, not others.
I believe that you are a strong woman to be admired for what she does. I am proud of you and hope you stay forever, you are like the momma-bear: putting things in perspective for everyone and saying only the truth. I hope my future children will respect and admire me as much as the nation can see yours do.
ps, I cried when you and Donn renewed your vows, I am so happy you too have made it this far! I hope you two love birds share all the rest of your years together! We can all see the love and respect you two have for each other and just because other people on the show don't understand the relationship dynamic you two share, who's it to them; no one needs to understand everything, they just need to be shown happiness from themselves and others and you and your husband do that! Great financial seminar for your employees, you may just be the best boss ever! ;)

Your Seattle Fan whose two other sisters love you too!

Ashley R. Morse

Vicki,
I am a housewife AND working mom. I say housewife because I do all that housewives do before and after my 50 hr a week career. I have 2 boys, 3yrs old and 4 months old. We could get by on just my husbands salary, and people say why work? I work so hard and "do it all" so to speak. I feel that balancing work and motherhood gives you a true sense of purpose in life. It is called VALUES and it starts where it ends, good parenting. Something that was not nessisarily passed on to the other housewives.

You are right, and if you are guilty of anything it is caring too much. Your so called friends have no clue. My husband and I have a (healthy) relationship just like you and Don. We have weekend apart and girl trips AND date nights. You may have been disrespectful to Don in past seasons, but I think it was because the girls were a bad infulience on YOU! You are not a bad inflience on Tamra, but the voice of reason...ahain you care too much. That is who you are and you can'r change it, but you are a great person and on the right track.

WOW! Is all I can say. I agree, that you and Donn have a healthy marriage. Is it always perfect, NO, is it always fun, No!, but at least it is real. Just like the rest of America. Marriage is hard work and it takes alot of commitment and pride to make it work. I think Alexis and the others need to get a life. She talks about how she works hard at being a Stay-at-home-Mom, well, I guess getting manis & pedis is hard work. I am grateful that I do not have a controling husband. And thank goodness Donn TRUST you and let's you be you and you let him be him.
Get over the othe OC housewives... you are much better. Oh and I think Slade is a user... He will hurt Gretchen!

I love the relationship you have with Don. No one is perfect and you admit that! Tamra really made me mad because she did not have your back AT ALL. I wish I was at that dinner party! They all tried to gang up on you and Don about the FL trip! And Gretchn tries to give advice when she can't!!! VICKI ROCKS!!!

Hi Vicki,
Keeping up relationships is more important in life than just about anything else. I'm so glad you and Donn are working on that, and I applaud you for your progress - you guys seem much happier now. Obviously you have to make money to pay for the things you need in life - like a home - and if you are struggling financially, that can become an wedge in any relationship, especially a marriage. Money however, should not be an ultimate goal in life. What is the purpose of money - to help you to do the things you REALLY want to do in life. What do you REALLY want out of life? How can money help you accomplish that? How much money do you need to accomplish that? Is work ever getting in the way of accomplishing that? Its a balancing act, you have to figure out your priorities in life and what is helping or hurting those priorities, or sometimes when something is helping or hurting those priorities.

Back to the importance of relationships - being a businesswoman, I'm sure you understand how important keeping up relationships is to your business. The same goes with your personal life. I understand not necessarily wanting to spend time with the other housewives because there is always drama going on, but with your true friends, it is important to try to spend time with them just so you don't lose touch with them and quite honestly lose them as friends. I know you've already seen how important spending time with your husband is to your marriage, the same goes with friendships. I would also caution you to be cognizant of what you say that might be offensive to others. Sometimes it is better to hold your tongue than to risk losing a friendship.
I want the best for you, Vicki! I'm so glad to see how your life has improved this season! Continue the trend! Take Care!

Hello Vicki,

I just wanted to tell you that I think it is unfair of you to say that none of the Housewives (besides you) work. I am a stay at home mom with a seven month old baby. Let me tell you, I freakin' work. Just because I don't go to an office, and get a pay check every two weeks don't mean I'm "unemployeed". I'm doing the most important job a woman can do...I'm a mom. For me and my husband it was way more cost effective for me to stay home than to take our daughter to day care. Besides, I get to see all of her 'firsts' that some parents miss when they send their babies away for someone else to watch.
Please remember that when you tell the other Housewives that they don't work, you are not only insulting them but every woman that watches the show, especially the stay at home moms.

Hey Vicki, I think you & Don are the most genuine people on the show. You should hold you head high!! You have great kids, a blossoming marriage. Don't let anyone derail your family!!! It's nice to see someone enjoying there husband & kids.

i have to say you are right tramara is a terrible friends actually no friend at all yes you might be wrong a little if the said something to you in confidence but as her friend and a true friend you could not stand to see her being treated the way simon does case and point their marriage is over.
jealous of what them; their marriage is over, they are having massive finanical trouble.
you and don have a great relationship there truth love and respect you don't need those girls you are above them
and alexia you were right her story is boring and no one wants her ugly husband with their fake over the top lovey dovey marriage oboviously money motivated.
continue to take great pride in your hard work your kids are good your husband loves you that all that matter
i'm very proud of you wish i was as strong as you
keep up the good work
gob bless!

Vicky...hang in there. You took the high road at Lynne's dinner party. Tamra is not a friend. She backstabs you and her husband, and pits both of you against each other while crying she's stuck in the middle. Tamra is weak and not a confident person in her marriage. She allows herself to be controlled, told she has a happy marriage when she knows she doesn't agree with these things. She can't stand up to her husband to tell him otherwise...sad. Now that we know divorce papers have been served, Simon's behavior makes total sense tonight. He was defensive. As he's sitting at the table waiting for Tamra to tell him about the tatoo, you can totally read his mind. He can't get beyond the fact she did something behind his back and is thinking she cheated. If you are in the PERFECT marriage as he loves to say, why would you jump to that conclusion? Tamra started what she got tonight..every bit of it. She threw you to her angry defensive husband and then pretended she did no wrong. Stop with the drinking, obviously if you do things you regret after you drink you may want to get help Tamra. Donn, grow a spine. Stand up to these people when they attack your woman. It makes you look weak and I know your not. Alexis, shut up already. Who cares about your boring "who you met" story. It was boring and I found myself falling asleep until Vicky's snoring woke me up. Get a sense of humor already. And, claiming you "have a job" because you care care 3 kids and a husband....puuuuuleeease. You forgot to mentio the two nannys who are probably doing the majority of the care for the kids, laundry and cleaning while you primp yourself for your unattractive man because you're to insecure to have an attractive woman have a conversation with him. Vicky, a girls weekend and a mother-daughter trip to Greece are sweet kind gifts, all confident women do, while growing a successful business. You go girl! No tears or regrets. I feel sorry for any woman who has a man who cannot accept this independence in a relationship. Trust. Is this something unheard of in OC land? If you don't have "trust" OC women and men, you don't have a relationship or marriage. I'm glad to see that you and Donn certainly have this. Gretchen, you were overstepping your bounds telling a mother how to raise her children when she didn't ask for your input. Taking anyone's daughter aside and undermining their parenting is WRONG. Dead beat father Slade opinion is irreverent. Gretchen your not a good role model even though you think you are and your not that pretty, really.

Vicky, I really hate to see you cry, I think yhat you are a good person.You are a hard worker for your family..not everyone can do what you do, and make the money that you do.The things that you buy with that money are not important...except for paying the bills...work to clean your own house, clothes, ect., eat out less,do your own yard...work less ,spend more time with your family...when you have a grandchild, will you just buy him/her things, or spend time every week with them...trips once a year are nice, but they are hard to teach family values, compassion for others..or just love for family

Vicky - you are way to good of a person to be around those horrible housewives, with the exception of Lynn. Another thing - Gretchen is not even married so what makes her a housewife. Never listen to them you are everyones favorite and they are all living in a fairytale of make believe.

Hey Vicki, I just want to say that I REALLY like the new you, I've been watching you guys from the very beginning. I always thought you where mean in the beginning, but I'm loving the more sensitive side we've seen of you lately. You definitely are the prettiest(finest) and hardest working of all the OC wives. May you and your family be ABUNDANTLY BLESSED!!

P.S. Ive got your back Vicki, the other housewives be hatin.

To Vicky..I absolutely loooovvvve you!! You're the realest housewife on the show. The other ones are so scared of their husbands it's sad that they have to depend on their husbands for self-worth. I admire the fact that you can work & afford to live the lifestyle you want to live. While the other housewives are exercising & having lunch they have to downsize or get evicted. All the while you work & are able to go away & renew your vows. They are also two-faced & weak & they don't know how to stand up to their husbands & I think the husbands & the other housewives are envious of your independence & the fact that you are a strong woman. I say keep letting the haters hate and you keep doing what you do!! PS..Who brings their husband to an all girls weekend lol I think you had a right to be upset about that. The husbands can't let their wives travel alone because they are insecure and the wives need backbones!!

vickie you are so real dont let head up the ass simon and the rest get to you.I feel that out of all the women and I have seen this show from day one.you have come so far you are a self made women and that is a role to all.oyu love your family and have done a wonderful job we all go through bump along the way in life but its what we learn from it and to keep tring to do better Im a grandmother of three and been married 25yrs so I have lived alittle and still learning.as i see it two out of the five could care for there self without a man and with all the money they act like they have to me it looks just like that an act they need to care more about there familys and not how much the credit card holes br real and keep being true to your self and your family I only wish I could find away to make it like you.you are my hero keep up the good work up vickie ya who dont let those big baby men get to you they just wish they were you.if you need back-up Im an email away and Ill come kick some ass or give you a hug your my girl.

Vicki,
You are so ridiculous! Give it a break, you are not the only woman in the world who works. You just sound like you are envious of the other wives. You go through friends like some people change their underwear, ask yourself why is that. Tonight you asked Gretchen some personal questions that were not any of your business. I guess later you will say she came to you as you claim Tamra did. Stay out of other people's business.

You are my favorite! I love how you speak your mind. The other housewives are jealous because of your financial stability!

Vicky, You are truly the most amazing person on this show. Please do not let these other women make you feel otherwise. YOU are the one who has been there all seasons telling your stories and sharing your life with us, YOU are what has made this show a success. I actually met you on our cruise last spring and you were wonderful to talk to. I was hesitant about saying, "hi" because most celebrities would just ignore someone or blow them off. You were nothing but super nice and friendly to my mom and I and we really enjoyed talking to you. You are truly a beautiful person inside and out and you definitely display a characteristic that none of the other housewives have, and thats class. You keep doing your thing girl, don't ever change!
-Mandy

Vicki..You are the only normal one on the dang show. My two teenage daughters and I gasp at how stupid the other women are. You are real and have the most common sense.
My God it is ridiculous. we just sit there and listen to all the B.S they say. Mr. Simon is emotionally abusive. Pick up any book on the subject and everything he has done on the show verbally, will be in it. They should use him as an example in for group therapy for abused women. Have them watch the show and discuss it. Simon's tactic of saying that his wife is "different" when she is a around you, is all across the board very common with emotionally abusive men and SO OBVIOUS. It is hard to watch her cave in to his abusiveness.
Don't feel nuts..you have a real perspective, they do not. They have no confidence in themselves, besides all the plastic surgery they have gotten to gain it. I think growing up in the midwest with the hard work ethic and moral attitude is an asset. They just don't get it. Thank you for being the role model for young women watching the show. You know what is important and so does your husband. I barely watch TV and never care enough about this stuff to ever write, but I just can't stand how sick the others are. Simon is a freaking angry controlling man and his wife has no self esteem.
Look at your children. Level headed, honest and hard working. Good job! you are normal, they are not. You are not crazy! They are!
I am somewhat embarrassed to write, but it was just hard to watch.
Don't change. Keep showing the young girls who watch the show, what is right and what is normal behavior. Being a strong and honest woman, is not being a bitch.
Stay strong!

Hey Vicki,

The first season I have to admit I did not like you, but I am so in love with you now and forever. I just received my degree in Business Management and have two sons in college and a son that is 21 and autistic. In addition to all this I have a beautiful daughter, she's 15 and has always put her education first. My children were born this way; overachievers. My baby the youngest son is 12 years old and has is eyes on the local Performing Arts Academy for Visual Arts that where his older brother graduated from. You must work hard, if you want to play hard. And you see everyone (men&women) alike around you are downsizing and that is because they are lazy and are very jealous of you and Donny, he is so cute. Definitely a Sweetie...you guys stay strong. I love the fact that you came back to each other. That is what real love is made of.

Anise

Vicki,
I have been back and forth on my thoughts of you but after tonights show (Lynn's Housewarming)...I must now admit that you ARE the Real Housewife of Orange County. You keep things real...you don't have to pretend like the others. Let's face it...they have nothing and could lose it overnight. You spend time with your kids, you cook, you care, you cry, you forgive, you stay strong even when the others are kicking you down, you care and they turn on you. I'm so over the others and just want to say "Thank You" for staying true and I'm glad that I'm seeing the real Vicki and not what the cameras want us to see. God Bless!!!!

Vicki - Chances of you seeing this. . . well I know - you won't, so I'll write for myself! Beyond being the ONLY intelligent one in the bunch, and also the classy one who we all admire - I sware, I use to think being too liberated was foolish until I started watching you and all you stand for! You are more than an example. I went from my parents home (who came straight over from Greece) to my "X" husbands care (ok, staying real, CONTROL) to running away with my daughter with NO help from the govt, or people, to slowly getting on our feet, getting a job flying (flight attedant) and now next week after NOT having a vacation since 1985 I'm coming to L.A.!!!! I get to go and meet Jimmy Kimmel and whoever he has on his show - and if I pray hard enough, maybe I'll really get blessed and you'll show up! I believe now in work and pray the door will open for me too! I've nothing to give anyone but one thing LOVE (I have a heart of gold) and my friend - know this - I see yours too - (I just watched tonights show where your so called friends turned on you) and your husband who I adore too is right - they're NOT there for you - you need ONE good/loving friend like yourself - look on the heart and pray, God will bring the kind, caring one to you (like me) :) and I too will find that gift as well because as I told my daughter who now is graduating high school and this is my gift to her - if she's blessed to have ONE real friend, it's more than enough for an entire lifetime! I wish you only the best! and if you do happen to see this, feel free to write, Yana

Vicki is the only normal, independent woman on the show! The fact that the other women don't understand why it's important to do things where their husbands aren't invited is mind boggling to me - everyone needs some time for themselves.

Vicky...I just saw you crying because of the dinner party. Don't be sad, don't cry, none of them have anything on you and your family! Yes, you are the only one that really works. And guess what...all this talk about how your marriage is not good...I will bet you anything that your marriage will last longer than any of theirs. It seems to me that all of the women are very controlled by their husbands, have no brain, and lead very sad lives. You have a great and healthy marriage with a man that supports you and loves you the way you are...not like the other women who are trying to make themselves into women their husbands will love and not the women they really are. You are powerful, loving, and determined...and they are attention craving, unhappy women who are submissive to their husbands. Keep your head high and set a good example for all women out there...that you can be beautiful and successful and self-sufficient!!

Vicki:
First let me say...I admire you for the one who is working and not the one getting the eviction notices. I think it is great you are showing your children who to be a responsible adult by working.
All the other women need to get their heads out of their butts. First of all women today do not like a controlling husband, what they like is the money. They don't want to say it, but that is why they stay married.
I have always admired you for being the women you are don't change. Tamara needs to be honest with her self, along with that new blonde who thinks she has a rough life, being a stay at home mom with 3 kids....she has nannies....PLEASE.

I really like you this season, and I want you to move beyond the ladies and this show. I think that you should just move on, and let them look like idiots.

Vicki, you are my shero! I love your business sense. You have your stuff together and I truly admire that. I have become a real fan. I intend to get your book and look into your insurance business as well. Do NOT let the other housewives get to you. I think they all envy you. I love the marriage between you and Donn. I think you have a great relationship and it's the longest out of all the couples on the show. Keep doing you Vicki!

Like I must say....I only respect you. I swear they are always fighting about small problems, whille you are living a real life. Vicki keep working hard and find people you can identify with because at the end of day.....they are not that group. They are broke individuals who are trying to live a life they can't afford...let they broke behinds go...soon they will have to move out of Orange County anyways! lol

Vicki, I love you, you say what exactly is on your mind and never apologize for it... a lady after my own heart... but dear when are you doning to realize Tamrya IS NOT your friend!!!

Vicki... I have to agree with the comment above. You have proved that you are the classiest lady left on this show.

Vicky
YOU ARE AWESOME!!! DONT LET THOSE OTHER HOUSEWIVES BRING YOU DOWN!!! You and Donn have the healthiest marriage on the show!! Stay true to yourself and YOU ARE OUR FAVORITE!! You are a great Mom, person, wife and hardworker!!

LOVE YOUR ILLINOIS FANS!!!
Future Housewives :)

Vicki, I am watching the new Housewives episode with my roommates and we decided that YOU ARE THE ONLY SANE PERSON on the show. We also think Don is so cute and such a great husband. Thank you for being normal.

Dear Vicki,
You and Don, to me, have the best relationship. I give it to Don! The other husbands are nothing but control freaks. A couple is not SIAMESE TWINS. I also like your work ethics. I am self employed and I know how hard one has to work to succeed in this business world. You get things done!

Vicki- you looked beautiful at the dinner party, your dress was gorgeous!!! And Don is my favorite husband from the OC!

Vicky! I love this new and improved you! You rock! Taking a que from you and giving my inner-self a make-over! Be so proud of yourself, you are proving to be a star through and through!

To have a husband that is willing to let you grow and be your own person is a blessing. For all of us should grow and change with time. That doesn't mean you care less for your life partner, for that love and respect is always there. It only means if your partner really loves you, they will respect those changes that you need to go through for both of you to be happy.

I have only been married for 35 years and if my husband had a need to control me, we would not be together for he would not respect the person that I am, nor I him. I like the chemistry between you and your husband for I see it as healthy. For two strong people can make it work with honesty, trust and love.

To open the doors of your home to everyone has to be tough. However, I have to say I seriously question if there are any real friendships between the women. I really don't like the way any of you treat the other at times. However, can appreciate your honesty.

Vicky!! I heart you! I was a complete waste of space today as I sat on my couch and watched all the episodes from this season since I've never watched the show. You and Don made me cry sweet tears of happiness. Marriage is so hard. I got married at 21 and was separated/divorced 9 months later. Now at 26 I wonder how I'll manage a second marriage (if I am blessed to have another chance) and after watching you I feel so encouraged...it IS hard work but when you open up and let those walls down it can be a beautiful thing. And wow!! I want a copy of that financial seminar. I finally looked up my credit score this year and was shocked! I found two bills from years ago that never got paid when I moved from Charleston. Yikes! No one EVER taught me how to manage money and Im starting my own business right now and I'm wishing I had been in that conference room with you. You are incredibly smart and beautiful and such an inspiration! you go girl!!
xoxo

we love you vicki woohoo!!!!!!!! do you have any words of wisdom for us oh great sage of economics.

Vicky, I didn't care for your personality last season, but this year I just adore you! A true inspiration!

Vicky I just wanted to tell you think that you are amazing. You are the only reason I watch the show. I think you are dead on with what you are doing. I am also a strict mother and I think with the generations that are coming up they are allowed to do whatever they want without boundaries so when things don't work out they don't know what to do or how to deal with it. I am glad you and Don are working things out you are really good for each other. Thank you for being an inspiration. Thank you!

Hey Vicki! I think you're just fabulous, I love that you aren't afraid 2 speak ur mind.I feel sorry 4 Tamra, and I know u do 2. I think all the ladies on the show r special in their own way but u r a good role model 4 me. I'm a single mom receiving no child support, so I look up 2 ur "can do" attitude. Thanks 4 being so great!

Vicki, what do you think of the husband that "lays hands" on his children before he goes to work? To us, YOU and Donn are the most REAL of all the housewives and husbands, not to mention, one of them is not a housewife at all, anywhere!

Vicki;
you are one of my favorite housewives. you are so inspirational. I am a young mother working full time trying my hardest to follow your lead.I truly believe Gretchen was out of line with Lynn's daughter Alexa.Lynn was right to tell her if you are not there than you have no room to talk. Raising children is hard work and you constantly question if what you are doing is right for them. You did well with your two. I only wish Tamra had stood up for Lynn as a mother with a difficult teenager. I wish that the show would include more self made women except for wifes that have to live of their husbands fortunes.

I just voted for Donn on the Real Housewives of OC Poll
"Which OC Househubby would you hit on?" He has 45% of the poll!!! We love Donn! I'm so glad that OC Housewives still has you Vicki, I wouldn't watch it without you, you're the last of the originals, stick it out girlie! we love the ups and downs. You and Donn are the glue for this stupid show, the other housewives and hubbys can't hold a candle to you two. You go girl!

Hi Vicky!
Can I just tell you that I love love love your kitchen! Great decore and everything flows...love the faux painting as well!!! Also, you are very blessed to have such a sweet husband! Out of all the housewives, you have the best one! He seems so loving and kind and that is what every woman deserves to have!!!
Can't wait to keep seeing you!
Mwah! :)

You know, I wasn't sure about you in the beginning. But after seeing you in action, you have really grown on me. You are that type of person that we don't want to say is right, but usually is. I have NO financial skills, but I am trying to learn. You are SO right that we are left out in the cold, despite the years of education. It is a joke.

Life insurance? I can't even get health insurance. I lost my leg last year, and it's difficult for my husband and me. BUT, we do know that better times are coming. I have help from my daughters each day, and am also incredibly proud of my two sons. My eldest daughter is hearing impaired and going to college! My youngest girl is a straight A student, so I'm like you...WOW how lucky for us both, and isn't it wonderful when our kids do us so proud.

To admit your faults is something so many of us can 'say' but never act on. Watching you work so very hard on yourself reminds us all that we can all do some improving, no matter how small.