GUNCLES

The entire day was spent with one eye on the entrance awaiting her arrival.


To say that emotions were running high on the morning of Stella's first birthday party would be an understatement. After all, Tori really wore her heart on her sleeve when she sent the invitation over to her Mom and since the RSVP came back as a "Yes", we figured then she must be coming! The entire day was spent with one eye on the entrance awaiting her arrival, as we really didn't know whether she would come or not because of the unexpected RSVP. Well, as you all know now, she didn't come to the party. So you can guess who missed out?!

Stella's party was sensational (period!). A first class, stylish, ladybug themed first birthday party for the Princess Buggy. With everything from a "decorate your own cookie" station to a bug petting zoo, there were enough activities to last an entire weekend. Stella had a blast! Of course, Liam also had an amazing time. When they rolled out the gigantic ladybug cake, Dean let Liam speak into the microphone and what did he say... his favorite birthday word... "CAKE!". It always puts a big smile on our faces to watch Stella and Liam "go at" a birthday cake and smear the icing everywhere. Don't we all wish we could do that as adults too!



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71 Comments


Hi Guy

You two will make the best daddys. I wish you all the best. Love watching you on the show. Tori is very lucky to have you in her family. Hopefully, soon we will be seeing you with your own baby.

Love you guys

I think you guys are quite amazing. Hey I would love to be a surrogate someday. For amazing men like you who really want a baby and would be perfect parents. My kids also have a guncle. My younger brother. I am a 28 year old woman who 3 years ago found the love of my life ..... another woman. I think you guys have the kind of relationship I'd like to mirror. Much love for both of you.

Hey Guncles, How lucky are monkey and lady bug to have you guys in thier lives!!!!!!!!! You guys are great people. Good luck with your adoption!!! I couldnt think of better parents!!!

what makes you think he isn't a supportive brother? Do you live with them? If you ask me he's doing what he should be doing..staying out of the middle of it....Ya know what ever he does.. isn't going to be right anyway..

Guncles when does the next season start and have you adopted a baby yet? I hope we get to see more about that this season.

Can't wait for new shows to start!


#1 Guncle Fan -

Liane

Hello Bill and Scout! I am a teacher in the district where Scout's mother substitutes. I always ask for her! She's an amazing person! She led me on my first NY shopping trip. Knowing what a marvelous person she is, I know you, Scout, must be just as wonderful and a wonderful person would have to have the absolute best Anam Cara(soulmate). I will continue to pray for the two of you. I have seen you with Stella and Liam and any child would be blessed to have you two as parents! Love and blessings to the both of you. April

I love you guys! I have Scout's mom as a sub teacher a lot of the time, she's a lovely person. My mom's insurance agent is also Scout's dad! Good luck with the baby, I'm sure that Mrs. Bennitt will bring in pictures (:

I absolutely adore you both! I am so happy you committed to eaac hother and hope you get your baby soon!

Hi Guys!
Tori, Dean, Liam & Stella are so lucky to have such wonderful Guncles! They really are blessed! I will had ya'll in my life. You are both really wonderful people. I am so happy for you both getting married and adopting a baby. Any child would so lucky to have you both in their life!
I hope you get one soon! I just wanted to tell you how neat you guys are, and special! Hugs to you both! Mary

pamela carter | August 27, 2009 11:47 AM | Reply

Please find out where Tori got her White, red & blue top too cute ... i've been looking everywhere ... it was the kind of pesant (sp) top

PLEASE BRING BACK TORI AND DEAN AND THE GUNCLES IMMEDIATELY. THIS "ADDICTED TO BEAUTY" SHOW IS JUST RETARDED. AND WHO WANTS TO SEE WEBISODES OF THAT GARY GUY? OXYGEN - MAKE A GUNCLES SHOW IMMEDIATELY! THAT'S WHAT THE WE FANS WHO WATCH YOUR NETWORK WANT TO SEE!

I was wondering the same thing! Where has Randy been during the whole process, he should be a suppotive brother.

where is Tory's brother Randy in all of this? how does he feel?

Ashley-
You should come up with your own stuff to say about the guncles!! You totally copied off of Hunter's and just added a few changes. Not cool!!!

best wishes with your life together and your whole adoption process. when you guys do get your baby your gonna be great parents. i hope you get your baby soon!!! Love you guys

i agree with you completely

I hope you both get the child you want..so many children need loving parents and don't have them.
So I'd like to see an unwanted child have a nice home so they can have xmas & other holidays with family..Instead of being in some foster home.
Also again I have to say to you guys I mentioned this in Tori's ..Liam looks like Tori's brother Randy..they really have similar features. And Stella looks like Dean.

You both are great. I wish nothing but the best for you. Liam and Stella are so lucky. I have three children and they have 14 aunts and uncles and none of them ever come to see them. My kids are lucky to see their family once every two years. I can only hope for terrific role models (genetically related or not) for my children.

Congratulations on your wedding many wonderful wishes to you both, I think that you two will make wonderful parents I will keep you in my prayers and hopefully soon you both will be blessed with a wonderful child. Both of you are such wonderful people and watching you is great, the friendship that you share with Tori,Dean,Liam and Stella is a blessing it is hard to find true friends like them, both of you are wonderful with Liam and Stella. I just wanted to say that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for all the happiness that you both deserve. May you be blessed in everything that you do. =)

I love the show and think that Liam and Stella are 2 extremely lucky kids to have you guys as their Uncles. You will be amaing parents!! Good luck with your adoption!!

Courage isn't the issue here. It's my preference-and what difference would it make anyway?

I'm getting married soon and i have to know where you got the box your rings were in for your commitment ceremony...I love that idea and have looked everywhere!

Bill and Scout,
I commend the both of you for one being completely 250% open about being a couple and two for going on national television and showing your commitment ceremony to one another. I really hope your story will inspire others to want to join the same sex marriage campaign and pursue it at the national level to be made law in all 50 states. I think you are both amazing men, and will be even greater fathers. Do you plan on allowing your surrogate to be part of your childs life as they grow older, and share of how they came to life with them? As my mom and I are total Tori and Dean guru's we loved seeing how you interacted with Liam when he was picking out your wedding cake, and I loved your after party of your commitment ceremony so kid friendly. It truly showed how much love you have for your neice and nephew and how much you love them being in your lives!

Love you both!

Hey Anonymous, if you are going to trash someone and call a show "retarded", at least have the courage to use your name.
Bill & Scout - I hope you get your baby soon!!

There is no such legitimate word as "guncle"-do you realize how dumb that sounds? Seeing the 2 of you on this retarded show is yet another reason to make people sick to their stomach when they accidentally flip to the OXYGEN channel.

Hi Guncles,

Tori, Dean, Liam and Stella are so lucky to have the two of you. Watching your commitment ceremony brought tears of joy to my eyes. I am so happy that you are moving forward with your lives together and starting the process of creating a family. You will both be such great parents! I wish you a lifetime of love, happiness and sleepless nights (the sign of a true parent : D)!

Just wondering if you both have found a baby to adopt yet? please let me know. I might know of someone who needs help.

sincerely,
D

Guncles,

I got sad realizing that they're won't be a new "Tori & Dean" on tonight AND that means no Guncles either! Very sad!

Hurry back on the air soon!


Hey Guncles,

I love you guys! Just became a fan on your guncles facebook page.

MWAH,

Molly

Hi Guncle, I love you guys so much. You remind me of my brothers with my children. It is so important to have a support network. I can't wait for you to introduce your child to us. I am a product of adption and I adopted two children (twins) and it is a special gift. God Bless You Guys.

Roberta Sangie | August 10, 2009 6:43 PM | Reply

Hey guys,

You two are going to make great parents. You are two of the most caring people I have ever seen to Liam and Stella. I wish you well and hope you'll share your adoption with us on the show or better yet your own guncles show!


Be well & best wishes -

Roberta

When is the ceremony episode airing again? I want to watch it & cry again!

Did you guys start your adoption process yet? I hope not, I was hoping it'd be on the show!


Love me some Guncles!


Robbie

I LOVE THE GUNCLES!

IF OXYGEN READS THIS - WE WANT TO SEE A GUNCLES SHOW!

Christopher Worley
replied to comment from Bentley Callahan | August 8, 2009 1:22 AM | Reply

Hey guys! I really loved the episode of you two sharing your wedding vows. I cried a river. Tori and Dean are such amazing people to show the world that being gay is just part of ones soul. They trust their children to you guys and not sure how most straight people would feel about that. I am a single gay dad of 4 wonderful boys that I have adopted on my own. However, I am so blessed to have the support of my family and friends. I wish you guys much luck in your quest to start your own family. You both will make great parents. It can be a bumpy rode to adopt but one worth all the bruises one can take. Just remember when the time is right your bundle of joy will be waiting. I had several disappointments along the way but now have 4 amazing boys.

Good luck,
Christopher + 4 :-)

Bentley Callahan | August 8, 2009 12:40 AM | Reply

Hey guys! Just saw your IAC video clip. My partner and I had a wonderful experience with the IAC and celebrated the birth of our daughter (now 10 months old) within 5 months of being "on the market." I'm so excited for you both and if there's ever any questions, just let me know.

I am so glad you two are in Tori's life - watching her show showed me a different perspective of who she is. She is very blessed indeed for both of you. Good luck on your adoption.

I am in the same situation as Tori. You are pulled one way, than another. Its her Mom, and its hard to let go. It was an emotional show. Some people can say ok, and cut the ties, but some cannot. At least she has her family, and your family. I feel her pain. With good friends like you, she will be ok.She has a good support system.......

I just want to tell you guys how MUCH FUN it was to watch you on the show this year. I'm completely hooked & can't wait until the new ones start again!!!!

Yolanda Parker | August 7, 2009 5:49 PM | Reply

I love watching the two of you! Am so sad that this season is over :( I'll miss the Guncles. Hurry back!

Oxygen better bring us a Guncles show!


Yolanda P.

Good luck with your adoption plans! We adopted our two sons (2 year old and 1 month newborn) through domestic open adoption - I think we used the same agency you guys are using (from the snippets of the letter draft we could see on the show - it looked like one of the samples we used also). Its fun to go through this experience with you guys! Good luck!

Debbie Carter | August 7, 2009 1:51 AM | Reply

Yes, I know everyone was waiting for Tori's mom to arrive and how sad and cruel that she would RSVP her attendance and then not show. A form of emotional abuse, in my opinion. And I think Candy has major control issues. My heart goes out to Tori as I could feel her disappointment. Thank you for being there for her. She is very blessed indeed to have "family" like you. I would tell Tori to stay strong.

I am a grandmother to twin 7 yr. old and 4 yr. old granddaughters and they are my joy. I cannot imagine how Candy can stay away from her grandchildren. Having grandchildren is the best part of growing old. :))

Monica Leigh Mann | August 6, 2009 4:12 PM | Reply

Hey Gunkles,

Greetings from Alaska. Congrats on your marriage, I am 10 years into my engagement and really happy! I know you are going to adopt, but have you ever thought of surrogate? You guys are fabulous and wouldn't have any trouble finding a gal to help you out... HMM, take care and will be watching for your next blog.

Hey GUNCLES! Love you guys! Do I REALLY have to WAIT until next season? I want to see more about your ADOPTION! (Hope we don't miss it in the off season!!)


Be Well -

Heather

What's the harm in having Tori and her mom meeting without the camera's . I sense that she has much anxiety about being in front of the cameras. I would hope and pray that this is resolved. WE sometimes have good intensions, but fear gets in the way and it's hard to admit fear.

Hey Scout & Bill,
You all ROCK!!! I hope you all have a baby by or before Christmas. You all will be awesome parents. If Patsy is not able to come when you get your baby(s) I am available. I am known as Nanny Janny!!!

Dean, Tori, & the kids are so blessed to have you all in their lives. I say to the %$*#&$*#P$& with Tori's mom. I have a mother just like her and she has been out of my life and children's life forever.It was the best decision I ever made. All my mother did was keep me in turmoil and stressed out. It is their loss not ours.

Take Care #1 fan from KY
Jan

Dear Guncles,

Congratulations on your recent nuptials!! When are you guys going to have your baby? I hope it's soon - by Christmas, like Tori mentioned. Regardless, best of luck with that entire process!! You guys seem to be very happy together and will no doubt be great parents, as you are uncles to Liam and Stella.

You two put a smile on my face! I hope that you are blessed with a baby soon... you do so well with liam and stella and just from the little i see on the show i can tell you two are going to be great with a baby! good luck to you!

Hi Guncles You guys rock you are another great set of parents to Buggy and Monkey. I could hardly wait to see what the stork brings you soon. I know that you will keep Tori and Deans kids safe and yours too

Scouty-I'm so SO sorry that you extra made the effort to personally
deliver the invite to Candy-I'm so mad I could shriek right now at Tori's mom. What an insult and so inexcusable huh??

Renate

Oh my gosh GUncles! What a wonderful name. I wish my son and GUncles. They would be the best addition to my family I could think of. Tori, Dean, Liam and Stella are lucky to have you. You guys are the greatest. God Bless both of you!

Hi Guys,

I hope Tori realizes how much of a GREAT, warm, loveing caring mom...she is just so good to her childen and she gives the the very best...those children are so very fortunate to have Tori and Dean as parents, I pray she can move on from her mom, it does not matter wether it is your mom a friend, this person does not care period...Tori has done so much but you can not make someone love you, and we all know if you love someone you are there for them, she has you guys and many other very close friends, more then most people have, I know you guys are there for her, but let's hopw she can now put this behind her and move on with her life, there are no missing pieces, she has it all and nore...I know you all are trying to help her, lets just hope she can now shut the door and open a new one...you all are such great people, I could only wish I had as many people in my life to help and love me as much as Tori and Dean...you two are going to be the best parents, after all you have learned from the best, it is going to be so exciting to see you both with a babby ot "two" in your arms, how lucky this baby will be as well, and to have Liam and Stella as cousins..I can picture it now, God Bless you both, stay in touch see you on Twitter....love Janice

Hi you guys,
OMG... I love you guys!!!
You two are the best friends anyone could ask for.... Wanna be my friends? lol... Tori is very lucky for having both of you in her life.
Good Luck with the pending adoption. I hope to see you two soon with a little one.
I am following you on Twitter... so keep me updated.
Love you all!!!

OMG!!! I love you guys!!! :) You are so great with the kids and I wish you both the best of luck with your adoption! I hope you will be bring home babies very soon. You will be such great amazing parents!!!!

Love,
Ashley

I LOVE you guys! You are so kind with kids and I wish you all the luck with your adoption! You will be such great parents! You are amazing!!
Love,
Hunter

Last night's season finale was so great! I can't wait to see what's in store next for you guys and what happens with the adoption. Will you start shooting again soon? We don't want to wait until next summer!

Rebecca Holland

Hello,

You are both amazing people and I wish you so much luck in your adoption journey! I was a adopted and I love my parents so much. I also found my biological parents and now all 4 are friends it has been so amazing. I have also put a child up for adoption and he has since come back into my life. I cannot wait to watch your journey, Much luck and well wishes to you!

StephanieAK | August 5, 2009 2:40 PM | Reply

I am very excited for you both. You seem like you will be amazing parents. You are amazing "Guncles" and Friends to the McDermott family. I can't wait to hear all about your new little bundle. Congratulations and Good Luck on your new venture !! PS I Vote for a "Guncle" show :) xo

HEY!!!!!!!! I WAS ADOPTED!!! I can't wait..........I KNow you guys will be great parents. Your Commitment ceramony made me cry. I wish my brother and his partner would do the same as you guys did! Many kisses......Your
Fire Fighter/EMT Fan from Maine
Marie

I wish you luck in your adoption process! Our little boy is 20 months old, and he is truly the light and love of my life!

I wish I had friends like you who are so supportive with this family.It is so sweet and awesome to see how caring/loving you are to Tori & Dean,monkey& buggy. And being there for Tori and delivering the invitation to MOMMY DEAREST just goes to show that friends sometimes are god's way of making up for crappy family. I would be HONORED TO CALL YOU GUYS MY FAMILY. TAKE CARE & GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!
LOVE & BLESSINGS~
hayley amber in minnesota

Shelley Atterberry | August 5, 2009 12:49 PM | Reply

I was a little depressed before I even watched the show. I went and read Candy's blog & already knew she wasn't going to show up. How cruel can she be to RSVP 'yes' then not show? She knew camera's would be there. I can't imagine a grandma not making every effort to be a part of her children's & grandchildren's lives. Nuff of that...I love all of you, and wish you the very best in your quest to adopt. I hope you keep us all aprised of the happenings! I'm on twitter as 'mawmawshelley'. When my oldest grandson was about 8 months old he called me mawmaw. LOVE.

Love watching you both on the show. I can tell you'd be great parents just by the caring way you look after Stella. The party sounded like a lot of fun. I have a two year old little girl who reminds me a lot of Liam...she loves to say "cake" too. She'd love to go to a party like that (ok maybe her Mommy would too...) Anyway, Tori is very lucky to have such great friends as you!

Hi Newlywed Guncles~

You are both sensitive and loving enough to perceive that you are about to be in for a time of a state of grace when your baby arrives. There are no words to describe what will happen to you and how you will feel. It is the most amazing experience a human can have, parenthood.

I raised three sons and can say, "it was the best of times and the worst of times." But being a parent is the best part of human existence on planet earth. A child raised by a loving couple is indeed blessed. Your children are already congregating in the spirit realms discussing the good times that are ahead when you all become a family. They're ready, now just to get physical vehicles for their spirits to navigate in the earth paradigm.

I'm sending love and focusing on your getting the best surprise ever from Santa this year!

Hugs,
Nanny Sigi

I think that Tori did do the right thing by inviting her mom. It is so hard to just give up on your blood. I did the same with my father a few years ago. You have to think what is going to be best for you and your children in the end. If her mom is doing this now, before she even meets the kids(the bad-mouthing,name-calling) then whats going to happen when she does. I think Tori might be a little more hurt if she did meet the kids then still acted the way that she is. Anyway, I am so happy for you guys and the adoption process. I think its great that two people that love each other so much will hopefully soon get to share their love with a child. We need more of this in the world.

Best Wishes to you and the McDermott Clan,
Stephanie

Seeing my sons (the "guncles")interact with Liam and Stella each week only reinforces what I already know, they will be wonderful dads!!!!Love to both of you!! PA Mom

you guys are going to be great parents-there is a very lucky baby out there making his or her way to you soon.

As you know I love you guys to death! I can't wait till the adoption process is final and you are able to have your own little one to start creating memories with! I know that Tori, Dean, Liam, and Stella will be overly excited with the arrival of your new bundle of joy! Keep Twitter updated with the process...cause you know..especially Scout..that I check up my Twitter all the time. Have fun this Saturday at the Ride for Autism..what a great cause. I hope Tori, Dean, and the kids have fun on their vacation..pictures were beautiful. Keep in touch...I don't know if I will make it without keeping in touch with all of you. Great episode!

Xoxo,
Jenny

I <3 watching you both, and after seeing the love you have for Lili and Stellita, it is clear that you'll be amazing parents! Best of luck during the adoption process!

X<3
Amama bird of 3

Robin Whittier, NC | August 5, 2009 12:05 AM | Reply

I agree with Dean's take on Candy tonight. Tori, send your Mom an email, a certified letter, whichever informing her that she is forever welcome in your home to see ehr grandchildren. With OR without the cameras. But as far as getting anymore correspondence from you or any more invitations- you are done. She knows where the children live. Whatever he choice - it was hers to make. End of story and stress. You have opened the door forever - it is up to her to breach it - and only her fault if she never does. Guncles- good luck on your adoption. You would be great parents!

You two are such wonderful friends for Tori and Dean and great guncles for the babies too! I wish I had friends that supported me like you do Tori. It is heart warming to watch you all together. Best of luck with your pending adoption. Can't wait to hear the good news.

that blog was a spoiler for tonight's up coming season fanale but i already knew cuz that guy from the soup on e! said it already but any ways i want to know when u guys get ur very own baby i hope u get it it soon


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I've created the family I used to dream about.
Read Tori's blog
We're going to have to make another baby real soon.
Read Dean's blog
It's time for me to take care of myself now.
Read Patsy's blog
I thought Tori inviting her mother to the party was the right thing to do.
Read Mehran's blog
A small moment of peace and quiet? Doubt it!
Read Suzanne's blog
Since the RSVP came back as a "Yes", we figured then she must be coming!
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