The last few days BigZabba and her cousin took an art class.  The teacher was just wonderful.  They learned several painting and blending techniques.  I was very impressed with what they were able to accomplish. 

It’s almost done.  Today is the last day of production folks!  Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs will be in theaters September 19!

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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs in HD

It’s cartoon quiz time.  Ready, let’s roll.

1.  What are the names of the two groups of robots in Transformers?

The Autobots and The Decepticons

2.  Who is the evil sorcerer in The Smurf’s?

Gargamel

3.  He-Man is the alter ego of who?

Prince Adam

4.  He-Man’s twin sister’s name is?

She-Ra

5.  Name this show. – Jem and the Holograms

6.  Bugs Bunny first official appearance was in what? – The Wild Hare

7.  Name this character. – She-Ra

8.  Name this character. – Voltron

9.  Beachhead is a character from what show, and what is his real name?

G.I. Joe / Wayne R. Sneeden

10.  Optimus Prime is the leader of what group and what planet are they from?

The Autobots from Cybertron

Congrats to Melissa for winning the Bob the Builder DVD lunch box set, and to Emily for winning the Bob the Builder Built for Fun DVD.

Thanks for playing!  Your gifts will be in the mail shortly!

Quiz time once again.  I know you want to play along!

For this quiz we will have two winners!  Our first place winner will receive a Bob the Builder 3-DVD lunch box set.  Second prize will receive Bob the Builder, Built for Fun DVD with a bonus toy truck!  Contest ends on Tuesday, June 30, 3pm PST.  You will be able to see your own comment but not the comments of others!  Have fun.

It’s cartoon quiz time.  Ready, let’s roll.

**note – these are not current cartoons.  these are cartoons i watched as a kid.**

1.  What are the names of the two groups of robots in Transformers?

2.  Who is the evil sorcerer in The Smurf’s?

3.  He-Man is the alter ego of who?

4.  He-Man’s twin sister’s name is?

5.  Name this show.

6.  Bugs Bunny first official appearance was in what?

7.  Name this character.

8.  Name this character.

9.  Beachhead is a character from what show, and what is his real name?

10.  Optimus Prime is the leader of what group and what planet are they from?

I have wanted a new vacuum for some time.  Each time I go to the store I start to drool over the dyson vacuum.  Not only does it look cool, it is apparently the best.  But, it is a bit pricey for our cleaning budget.  Here is my/your chance to win one!  Angela, from Seven Dogs and a Baby is giving one away.

Pick me!  Pick me!

Go as fast as you can and enter too.  If I win I will let you borrow it.

http://www.sevendogsandababy.com/2009/06/win-dyson-dc25-just-like-on.html

Recently I got an email from a “store owner” who wanted to see a product sample.  We get requests like that all the time.  This one was different.  They didn’t tell me any real information about themselves or their store, not even the name of the store.  The note ended with a name and a home address (which I know from looking it up on Google maps).  We requested more information about them and their shop, so we’ll see if they respond.  What do you think?  Is it legit?

I own an upscale boutique/ Gift shop here in XXXX and upon looking through your website I am very interested in your megazabba product and was wondering if I might request a  sample to see what I think of your product before making a large purchase for my shop. I thank you for your time and look forward to doing business with you very soon.

Today I was able to get a massage at a local day spa.  It was wonderful.  It was so nice to be pampered a little bit.  The masseuse spoke in such a calm quiet voice that at times I had a hard time hearing what she said.  As always the massage was over all to fast.  At what I thought was the end of the massage she placed cool things (I am not sure what they were) over my eyes and I think she said “Just lay here a while” and I heard her walk out the door and close the door behind her.  So I did just that.  I laid there a while.  I am not sure exactly how long, but after a while I thought that it had been an awfully long time.  Was she going to come back?  I know that the massuese leaves the room so you can get your robe when your time is up, but if it was over I thought she would have said something  like, “Thank you for coming…you can get dressed and use the imminties…have a good day.”  So I laid there a little longer.  She still did not come back.  I decided I had waited long enough and I was ready to go.  I walked out of the room and that was that.   I looked at the clock once I got to the changing area and I realized that I had been laying there for 30 minutes!  Knowing that I laid there that long I am assuming that the massage was over.

So, do you think the massage was over or should I have waited until she came back?

I love my girls, so much my heart hurts.

Important back information – We have had a few mushrooms grow in our grass in the last few days.  Today BigZabba read a fairy book.

Mom, about the fairies.  You know when we pull the mushrooms we are destroying the fairy’s homes.

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads in my life.

Thank you to my Dad.  He has been and continues to be a constant source of encouragement and love.  As I wrote in his card, Thank you for not getting mad at me when I got suspended from school.  Thank you for teaching me to drive, helping me break up with a boy, showing me what a husband is supposed to be like.  Thank you for being an excellent Papa.  Thank you for letting the girls paint your toenails & brush your hair.  You are a fantastic Daddy and I love you to bits.

Thank you to my Father-In-Law.  Your example made my husband the man he is today.  Thank you for teaching him how to love and respect his wife and children.  Thank you for showing him how to be the leader of our home.  Thank you for always being there for your son in the midst of job changes, and life changes.  Thank you for giving me a second chance, even after breaking your sons heart.  Thank you for being a wonderful Grandfather.  Thank you for playing games, reading books, exploring outside and teaching new jokes.  I love you.

Thank you to my husband for being our everything.  You are all we could ask for and more.  Thank you for including the girls in the many projects you do.  Thank you for participating in their silly make believe stories.  Thank you for even playing your share of Barbies.  Thank you for taking time to show them how to play games that I think are too hard.  Thank you for being all that you are.  We love you.