Note from John: I previously posted some things that are the same as this post, but Marriann gives some more details about it all.

Well, I spent most of the day yesterday getting my tires changed. I was going to change them three trips ago. Traveling back and forth from Vegas to L.A. for Dancing with the Stars does a number on the wear and tear of the car.

This friday in People magazine, Julianne will be talking about her endometriosis with pictures of her and her puppy (I’m in there too). Her puppy has been on antibiotics but after three weeks it seemed the medicine was also making her tummy hurt.

For all the animal lovers, which all the Hough kids are! You might be interested that we put Julianne’s puppy on a different brand of dog food. We are giving her vitamins and it has really seemed to help.

I was so proud of Derek and Brooke. They looked great Monday night. Derek choreograghed two dances one for Brooke and one for the team. He did a great job in both dances. I loved the blue costumes for the paso. And amidst all the teaching and practices, Derek spent two weeks every night after practice to decorate Shannon’s house for a Halloween party and scavenger hunt. The decorations were amazing. Lasers, smoke, spider webs, hanging skeletons, D.J. and dancing, it was a great success. Derek loves holidays. I always made holidays and birthdays a big deal. It’s fun to see the tradition carried on.

I am going to the results show tonight. I’m hoping to have dinner with Derek after the show. He is so busy after the show he goes to the studio with the band and works on their album that will be released in March. The band will be going on tour in December promoting the album. I am so excited. Their music has a very unique sound that distinguishes them from other bands. They are great musicians. Derek’s schedule is so busy but he loves what he does.

Julianne and I watched the show on T.V. Julianne thought the dance was great and beautiful. I loved the dress Brooke was wearing. After the result show, the dancers get their new music for the next week and they (Derek) design the costume they will be wearing usually that same night. The wardrobe team works 24 hrs. around the clock until Saturday. The dancers and Stars come for a fitting and Sunday they make any adjustments for Monday and even Monday they sometimes are making last minute alterations. I Salute the wardrobe team because they really work hard on a limited budget. I sew and I appreciate their work!

Til next time!

Sending pictures soon.
Marriann

18 Comments

1. 

   That is so sweet that Derek took time at night to decorate the house. (I go way over board on decorations; hoping to decorate for Christmas this weekend if my mom agrees.)Derek’s dances were amazing this past week. Can’t wait to see him on Monday. I also love Almost Amy; Millions, Model In The Making, and Running are my favorites.
   Kelsey

   Comment by bballk2332 — November 7, 2008 @ 4:09 pm

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   Derek and Brooke were amazing Monday night. Their foxtrot was elegant, graceful and classy. Team Paso rocked it. I was pretty sure that Derek choreographed the dance, but it was nice to see it in writing.

   I am rooting for Derek and Brooke. Derek really deserves this win!!

   Comment by Jenna — November 8, 2008 @ 12:34 pm

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   Marriann, I saw the People article with you and Julianne on Saturday. What a beautiful picture! She’s very Blessed to have you around during this rough time. Congratulations to Derek & Brooke and their 30. They were phenomenal. Your family is in my prayers. Take care.

   Comment by nana — November 10, 2008 @ 10:09 am

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   Hey there!

   Great website you got here. I am so glad to see that JuJu is doing so well and recovering nicely. I saw her on eonline.com.

   I run a non-profit fansite for Julianne, it started out as a school project but it grew and became much more, not only to me but her fans. Julianne Hough Web is the name of the fansite and you can visit it here: http://julianne-hough.ws . I have been trying to get a hold of a fan mailing address for her to write to her or you in hopes of doing an interview via email for my site. I was thinking that maybe I can put a question box on my site and fans can submit the questions they want and I would sort through them and send to her the most commonly asked ones. This would be amazing if it would be possible in the near future, and it would mean so much to me, as well as her fans. Thanks so much.

   Comment by Jay — November 10, 2008 @ 3:54 pm

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   Hey Do you know if Shannon has been at the shows lately??? I haven’t seen her in the audience and she finished her movie right? Would love to hear about Derek and Shannon. They are sooo cute together. Derek is rocking the competition this year.

   Comment by Anne — November 11, 2008 @ 3:28 am

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   Thanks 4 all the updates Mariann = ) Can’t wait for the pics…Derek and Shannon are so cute together!!

   Comment by Liz81 — November 11, 2008 @ 8:46 am

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   Hey guys…FYI….the Fan Forum is back up and running..ya.

   Derek and Julianne did an awesome Jive tonight on the show, they are the best pros.

   Comment by Anne — November 12, 2008 @ 12:10 am

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   Marriann,
   You must be thrilled that Derek & Julianne were voted to do the “design a dance!” They were incredible!!!

   Comment by JC — November 12, 2008 @ 6:40 am

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   oh no!!!! Did they do the design a dance, dance last night???? i missed it!!!!! i realllllly wanted to see them, and i voted only for Julianne and Derek to do it. :(:( i thought they were doing it last week. *makes sad face*

   Comment by jenna — November 12, 2008 @ 1:45 pm

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    I loved the design a dance last night. I can’t stop watching it. Julianne and Derek dance with such joy – it’s hard to take your eyes off of them!

    Comment by Jennifer — November 12, 2008 @ 8:57 pm

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    I was wondering if you could tell me about Mark Ballas, Derek’s best friend. He, like your children, seems so nice and so very talented. Is it true that he, Derek, and Julianne will be preforming together next week on DWTS? Will that be dancing or singing or both? Thanks. Kate

    Comment by Kate — November 12, 2008 @ 10:53 pm

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    jenna,
    Have no fear. You can watch the full episode of Dancing with the Stars on the ABC website.

    Kate,
    I answered some of your questions on your other comment. Suffice it to say that Marriann thinks Mark Ballas is great.

    I haven’t heard the new plans on when Julianne will be performing on DWTS. If I hear something I’ll let you know.

    Comment by John — November 13, 2008 @ 9:40 pm

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    Ok, John, thanks a lot!

    Comment by jenna — November 14, 2008 @ 9:44 am

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    Mariann, we’d all love to hear your thoughts on Derek and Julianne’s amazing job on their jive and them being voted the favorite pros on DWTS. You must be swelling with pride with all the success your amazing children have achieved. Derek and Julianne bring so much joy into people’s lives each week and their dance on Tuesday was unbelievable. You should see all the DWTS message boards raving about it – calling it the best dance every performed on the show. I hope DWTS realizes how big they hit the jackpot when they found your children.They are the sole reason many people watch the show.

    Comment by Mel — November 14, 2008 @ 10:56 am

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    I loved Derek and Julianne’s jive from Tuesday- “Dancing with the Pianos”! They are so talented!! Derek’s tango with Brooke is part of a poll for best dance of last week, vote for him: http://dancingstarsabc.livejournal.com/12562.html

    Comment by dwtsfan08 — November 17, 2008 @ 8:26 am

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    I have a question for John how and are you related to julianne and derek??

    Comment by lauren — November 25, 2008 @ 1:42 pm

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    lauren,
    I’m not related to them (at least not that I know). I’m just a friend of the family. I met Marriann through a mutual friend along with having my own Dancing with the Stars website and that’s how this website was started.

    Comment by John — November 30, 2008 @ 10:10 am

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    Thanks that question was bugging me

    Comment by lauren — December 2, 2008 @ 2:19 pm

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