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    Vicki Gunvalson

    Briana's Special Moment

    Vicki reflects on her grandson and explains why she had her face done. 

    Apr 4

    Welcome back to The Real Housewives of Orange County. I think it's going to be a great season.

    As I watched tonight's episode, it made me cry watching little Troy be born again. It was one of those "life's moments" that I will never forget and I thank Ryan and Briana so much for allowing me to be part of their special moment.

    Troy is six months old now and is a beautiful little boy. He is almost crawling and is a sweet tempered baby. Ryan was deployed two weeks ago, and it was very hard for Briana to see him leave. I've attached a few pictures from the morning that he embarked to Afghanistan. Please keep him in your prayers.

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    dontlikeit 107 pts

    I hope Briana gets a spin off, I would so love to see a Great Mother with hubby in and out (not glad, but so Proud of the service he does) with a new baby show the young mothers and couples what a real mother/wife does for her family . Briana is the reason I watch the show now. All the House wives are just so caddy and to much drama any more. It a shame the ladies have so much to offer but they put all there energy in to over the top parties so the lady can turn on each other. I just cant stand seeing the ladies bringing each other down and all the (friends) being so two face to each other.  

    bthomps849 10 pts

    Vicki, out of the housewives cast on OC you're my least favorite. You get upset if others don't agree with you and as you say "have your back". You need help and I am serious about it. You are down right annoying.

    RebelPrynsez 9 pts

    Vicki, Being a mom to a very outspoken daughter, I totally understand what you're going through. However, whatever small amount of rent your daughter is paying does not give her the right to rule your life. You're a grandma...enjoy it but life goes on and yours included. Live life to its fullest; we only get one chance. Briana and her family need to be out on their own so that she can be proud of her husband and life.

    dontlikeit 107 pts

     RebelPrynsez

     My thought..I don't see Briana running Vickys life. I see a daughter that don't like the new boyfriend, Briana has a right to tell her mom how she sees the guy, just like a mom has the right to tell the daughter the guy is not right for her. That's what a family does. I see Briana's point that if she don't wont a person around her baby, she is the mom then as a single grandma Vicky should respect that. Briana is a great mother and I so hope we see more of her and little Troy...

    Krita8521 8 pts

    Vicki congrats on you new Grand Son, but please dear do not let your Daughter run your life. You do what makes Vicki feel good, Briana is a grown woman and needs to worry abut her own life, not yours.

    imarelic100 6720 pts

    Vicki - have NOT read past page #2 - THAT picture of Ryan and Troy COULD be Pulitzer Prize winning!

    How POIGNANT!

    I'll read the rest of your blog - when my eyes clear up!

    Dcooper@jhsph.edu 26 pts

    Vicki you look wonderful!   If that is what you wanted your face done, so be it.  Believe me if I had the spare money I would have some work done to myself!!! 

     

    Your grandbaby is adorable!  Congratulations to Ryan and Briana!

     

    Prayers for Ryan in Afghanistan!!!

     

    prbronze103 457 pts

    Vicki, I think you look great and if it having some work done made YOU feel better, then that is all that matters.  Please be careful with Tamra and Gretchen.  Tamra is overall a mean and vicious woman, and I don't think she can loyally be anyone's true friend.  The only way she feels better about herself is when she is criticizing and mocking others.  Gretchen is pretty much following close in her shoes.  Despite your own shortcomings, you seem to own up to them.  I wish you all the best this season.  As for Ryan leaving, I truly understand how Brianna is feeling. My husband was deployed 4 times. Thankfully, he is finally retired and home for good. My prayers will be with Ryan and all those deployed. And Troy is absolutely adorable!!

    mp.212 1013 pts

    Vicki, while I have never been a fan, I do understand why you would want to get surgery after the remarks about looking like "miss piggy." Though I thought you looked just fine before and it wasn't necessary, if you like it, more power to ya! Congrats on being a new grandma and to Briana and Ryan to being first-time parents! Such a blessing! I hope you got rid of Brooks for good, though (I'm sorry, I am hopelessly blunt but...) I think you are ferociously controlling of everyone and everything in your life, you could do better than him. He needs to focus on his kids, not talking "love language" with a not-completely-divorced-yet woman. I'm sorry to seem vicious, but children must ALWAYS come first. I have hopes that this season will be a little more enlightening than last's...

    indyswim 504 pts

    Vicki,

    You look great! Don't listen to Slade and Gretchen. Both of them are so full of themselves it's sickening. Congrats on your grandson being born! Love you on the show! 

    pinkshooz 7 pts

    Vicki, listen to me ... your "tweaking" looks beautiful. Truly. Don't listen to anyone who has anything negative to say about you ... ESPECIALLY those broads!!! You look gorgeous ... and this is coming from someone who didn't even have an account, but created one JUST to be able to leave you that comment. You look great! Revel in it!!!!

    anastasia669 8 pts

    hey brianna-if you are not happy at mom's house---stop freeloading-go out and get a job and get your own place, waaaah waaaaah-how dare you!!

    ChildofChrist 47 pts

    Vicky, life is too short to not be with the one that you love and makes you happy. Everyone else gets to be happy in their relationships...why not you? Muah

    KANDIplease 8 pts

    I'm so team Vicki this season!!! You have always been enjoyable to watch I can see your life unfolding and your becoming authentically true to yourself!!! Vicki u go girl!!!

    SandraFan 10 pts

    Vicki you look beautiful! Great decision. Now, live your life WOMAN!

    miller42450 6 pts

    PS.. sorry for all of the typos. Bad eye sight. SORRY!!

    Itokagi23 3827 pts

    Beautiful baby, Briana looks wonderful too, very happy! Vicki, there was absolutely nothing wrong with the way you look prior to your surgery! Being around people as vile as Tamara

    and Gretchen would make anyone feel badly, stay clear of both of them!

    elaine43 84 pts

    Hi Vicki,you were always my favorite,but lately I am seeing meanness in you.I hope you have gotten rid of that monkey on your back namely Brooks,if not you should..I f you think back,the troubles that you are having with some of the girls,is when you started seeing the grub,you think maybe he might have something to do with all of this,please Vicki,you can do a lot better than him by far.

    kingadoo23 10 pts

    Vicki, You Rock! I really think you look great, and Tamra and Gretchen are not worthy of you :). I just want to say thanks for sharing your lives with us.  I recently became a 1st time grandma as well, with a grandson from my only daughter whom I am very close with.  I can relate with you and  know just how you feel , it's the best!!  Good luck this season and enjoy being a grandma!

    NeutronBomb 751 pts

    Vicki, please don't become friends with Tamra again! She is toxic and brings the worst out in you. Focus on being a good grandmother and successful businesswoman.

    anita.shamblinmaraugha 1007 pts

    Vicki,you look great! quit worrying about what others say you are now a grandma,thats the most important thing in the world! everyone has some self esteem issues.you are beautiful.its whats on the inside that counts. be kind to others,love your children and follow God's Word and you will be fine

    Twintastic 51 pts

    You look great and you are still my FAV!

    SASKIA2003 66 pts

    Vicki - you look beautiful, stay positive and sweet! You have a beautiful family! Tamra is an angry mean girl! You are better than that in every way! Holding a good thought for you!

    rteezgirl 9 pts

    You are looking wonderful! Good for you and congratulations on your new grandson :)

    doglover1 8 pts

    Congratulations Vicki, good luck this season your my favorite OC housewife, don't let the others bring you down.

    Lucy_10 66 pts

    Vicki, if i were your friend, i'd advise you to take it easy with the false eyelashes.  They are too much.

    bluebelle3442 18 pts

    Congratulations on your new grandbaby!  He is absolutely adorable, and your daughter is becoming even more beautiful!  New motherhood certainly agrees with her.  I have watched you from the beginning and think you are an amazingly smart and talented woman.  Thanks for letting us peek in at your lives and those of your friends and family.  It clearly isn't easy to have people in your business all the time and I think you handle yourself with dignity and class.

    jasmine95 6 pts

    Hi Vicki!  Congrats on your new grandson and new season of Housewives!  Just wanted to let you know that you are a beautiful person inside and out.  You were beautiful before your surgery and after.  I think whatever makes you feel good do it!!  You only live once!  I know Briana is heartbroken seeing her husband deployed.  My son is a Marine also.  He just came back from Camp Pendleton and is now stationed at New River, near Jacksonville, NC.  We live in NC so he is able to come home on the weekends.  He will be deployed at some point also.  I am not looking forward to that.  Thank God for our sons!  Looking forward to seeing you on the show!  Have a great season Vicki!

    limetless 8 pts

    Congratulations Vicky on your grandchild!  Also congratulations to Briana and Ryan!!  To Ryan, please stay safe and thank you for your service!!!!

    klburkett1 31 pts

    Vicky! CONGRATS TO YOU ON BEING A GRANDMOTHER!!!! I even had tears in my eyes, that was a very special moment... I've never had children.. You also look BEAUTIFUL!!! I love your new look and GOD BLESS YOU!!!! Your a beautiful inside and out and I'm happy to see you on the show again!!! I'll be watching!!!! all the best! Kimberly

    happy11 119 pts

    Vicky, Congratulations! Your grandson is beautiful! Congratulations to Briana and Ryan to!!! It must be so hard for Briana with Ryan away, but thank God she has you to help out. By the way, you look great! Whatever you did...good for you!

    Sainbury 224 pts

    Wow! These women are mean and catty. Keep your temper, be a secure woman and don't join in the cat fight.

    TheOGHousewifeFan1 11 pts

    Vicki, 

    Congrats as a new Glammother and do your daughter's family as well! :)  I must say I LOVE your new look!  You are an accomplished, attractive woman and proved you do not have to change how you look to improve it so kudos to YOU! On a different note, I have to say as a mother and a human being we often have the best intentions but sometimes make mistakes. With that said, I would hope in the moments of clarity when our heart is in agreement when our friends and family point out mistakes/corrections to you...listen. Sometimes, when we are close to a situation, we cannot see the forest through the trees, in this case the forest is Brooks. I'm sorry and I know you have been going through H*** for years and but you are an incredible, strong and driven women  As one single mother to another the MAN for you is out there without reservations, who is independent and will be a help to you and not a hindrance. Focus on you and HE WILL COME!  Best wishes :)

    ak_gal 95 pts

    Congrats on your grandson - he is a cutie. 

    Stop with the plastic surgery already - when they showed the old clips of you and Brianna you looked so much better with your natural features. Why worry what others say? Be yourself, be proud of who you are. It's ok to age you know, everyone does. :)

    fell 759 pts

    Vicki, for you to blame Tamra for all the negativity last season and the season before is a major cop out. you are a middle aged woman, and you will not take any responsibility for any of the things you said, or how you behaved. shame on you. oh and 1 more thing, please stop schilling your business. you would be the last person i would ever buy insurance from. would not trust for anything!

    piperbeau 12957 pts

     fell  Tamara is a middle aged woman too.. Their is only 5 years between them or 4?? Tamara tries to act like she is a lot younger then Vicki, but she's not.. And Vicki would definitely be the first person I would buy insurance from!! That lady is a work horse.....

    keepcalm 8 pts

    VIcki, congrats on being a new grandma!  He is so adorable.  I have to say that I have never liked your lack of selfcontrol and emotional outbursts on the show, but I have to say, YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!   WOW! 

    Ashot 365 pts

    Congratulations on being a Grandma!! It's truly a miracle and Troy is so cute. I really want to say that I always thought you were beautiful before your surgery, but you look amazing. I cannot believe how mean T&G were on the first episode. Don't believe any mean spirited comments they make towards you. They need airtime. If I wanted to be mean, I could pick them apart too, but I won't. 

     

     

     

    AndreaDiamond 755 pts

    Congrats to you all on the birth of Troy. You look lovely Vicki. And may God watch over Ryan and all our other service men and women. I hope you and all the ladies can be nice to each other this season. But because of the need for drama, I know this wont happen all season. Best wishes. :)

    maria89 2121 pts

    Vicki, Please don,t drive Brianna and her husband crazy....they are giving you a huge chance to be a gramma...please don't wreck it by being over controlling, let them make their own decisions and never bad mouth Ryan...he is wonderful and brave.

    hannah79 523 pts

    You were very kind to Alexis when the other women were mean to her.  You should greet Tamara and just be nice to her.  Move on don't get caught in Tamra and Gretchen's pettiness.

    Barbarajean 847 pts

    Vicki, I do not mean this to be a critical comment just constructive criticism. (pardon the oxymoron) I don't believe your facial surgery did much to make you look better. To me you were just fine the way your were. They seem to have made you look ten years older. Actually, you shouldn't dwell so much on what others think of you. (Slade isn't that great looking) Briana, Michael, Ryan and your wonderful grandson should be the only ones that matter. Your friends will take you any way you come and love you for who you are. Keep your chin up and follow your heart where ever it takes you.

    Teri_R 2402 pts

     Barbarajean How is this constructive criticsm?  

    piperbeau 12957 pts

     Barbarajean Her surgery was one week before the clam bake!! Give her face a break!!! Let it settle then comment!!

    DixieDarling 7680 pts

    Congrats to Brianna and Ryan on the birth of their son. Congrats to you also. Being a grandmother has brought me untold amounts of joy! I thank God everyday for the time I have with my grandchildren and for blessing me with 4 daughter in laws that I love,respect and admire! Mine have me and their Pop so wrapped around their fingers it's silly. But when they turn around and see me their faces light up with delight! They run towards me saying, "Mimi,Mimi,Mimi" how can that not turn anyone into a ball of mush? They act like Im the greatest thing since chocolate. I'm a goner! And I love every second of it!!! As with their Fathers my time is to short before they will be to busy for their old Mimi. So soak up every moment you can. This is what really matters in life! I think being away from Tamras nastiness will be good for you. You weren't bouncing off the walls.

    DesiLuPR 10 pts

    Congratulations on your grandbaby, absolutely gorgeous, and you are looking great yourself!!! Why is it that women always hate on a strong, self-sufficient woman?  You seem to have it all together and you have the right to love whoever you want, befriend whoever you want, noone has the right   to tell you how to live your life, or what flaws we have in life, for noone is perfect in this world.  Life is short, rather than live it bitter, put a lil love n sugar in it and make it sweet!! You have what you need, your children, grandbaby, a relationship, that nobody has to accept but you, not even your own GROWN kids, you have been there for them 100% of their lives from what I see, and that's more than I can say for the "other women" with small children waiting for them at home, drinking, acting a drunken mess, at least your kids are grown already and you can do whatever you beautiful heart desires.  I wish your daughter and son in law the best of luck with their new baby, and prayers for his safety while is serving our country in the Marines.  You have it all, God Bless, and may he continue to bless you.

    aljl77 1916 pts

    It makes me sad that you changed yourself because of stupid stuff people say but you do look beautiful! I've always loved you, Vicki. You have your issues, but everybody does. Don't change anymore for others! You can do way better than Brooks. Please don't settle for him because you don't want to be alone! 

    RealAndFabinNJ 179 pts

    Don't let Tamra drag you down again - she is toxic and hateful and you are at your worst when you are with her.  You laid down with the dogs and got fleas.  I hope you have learned from that and move forward in a positive direction.  You look beautiful.  Congrats on your grandson!  He is adorable.

    gaily221 26 pts

    I think you look great VicKi!!  I think you are a great role model for professional women.  However your personal relationships with your family and friends definately needs work, but it looks like you are working on it. Like Suze Orman says...People first, then money, then things..

    Bex 20 pts

    Vicki you look fantastic! I thought you looked great before but I understand how it feels to want a little tweaking here and there. I just loved seeing the footage of your beautiful Grandson coming into the world, congratulations to you and your family.

    I tried to explain to one of my children that watching it was amazing because as a viewer we've had the pleasure of seeing your beautiful daughter grow up before our eyes...my child now thinks I'm too invested in RHOC lol.