All I want for Christmas is...

I don't usually make Christmas lists. Generally, I just wish I had enough money to go shopping and buy great things for everyone on MY LIST. That's what would really make me happy. But every year, someone is bound to ask what I want for Christmas, (and someone already has), so...Here is my Christmas wish list:

Because I have a carpeted floor in my kitchen now, I think one of these would be ideal. That way I wouldn't have to drag out the big ol' vacuum cleaner to pick up a few Cheerios or whatever else we happend to spill on the floor. After all, they vacuum up nuts and bolts on the infomercial, so they MUST be good! This should also work great on the wood floors I have in my office and in all of the upstairs rooms.

My husband is the AWANA commander at our church. Many a Wednesday afternoon, he has called me and asked if I would please make some kind of handout for the kids to bring home to their parents THAT night. Therefore, it would be really nice to upgrade from my old Print Shop 12 to the brand new Print Shop 23! It would also come in quite handy for creating my own greeting cards or party invitations etc. I could have lots of fun with this.

Ever since I was a kid, I have always loved the C. S. Lewis "Chronicles of Narnia" series. I've read almost all of the books at least once, and would really enjoy having DVD's of the two movies that are out so far, "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" and "Prince Caspian" which comes out on DVD this coming Tuesday, Dec. 2. I'm also really looking forward to the next big-screen Narnia adventure, "Voyage of the Dawn Treader". I can't wait!

Everyone that knows me well, also knows that I am a "VeggieTalian". What's a Veggietalian, you ask? Why, it's someone like me, who is trying to collect every VeggieTales DVD ever made. So far, I am only missing two of the "VeggieTales Classics"; "Larry Boy and the Fib from Outerspace and "LarryBoy and the Rumor Weed. I actually do have one copy of each of these movies, but they are part of a 3 disc Larry Boy set, so I would love to have the individual DVD's of these two movies to complete my VT Classics collection. And then I'll probably give my 3 disc set to someone else.

I am also missing "God Made You Special" and the brand new "Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" Movie that just came out on DVD in October.

Oh and my copy of "A Snoodles Tale", (which really belongs to Molly), has seen better days and needs to be replaced. I don't think it will even play anymore.

So there you have it, that's about all I can think of right now, other than world peace and good health, happiness, wealth and prosperity for my family and our friends. How 'bout you? What do you want for Christmas?

P. S. I was just informed tonight that "Mama Mia" will be out on DVD on Dec. 16th. I went to that with "the girls" for Sarah's birthday. We had so much fun! I wouldn't mind owning that one either.

Today's The Day!

The VeggieTales Full Length Feature Film "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" comes out on DVD today. It is available from Big Idea, (where it comes with a free inflatable sword), or at your local Christian book store, or Target Stores or Best Buy. There may be other stores that carry it too, but those are the ones I know of. I'm thinking about picking this up for my grandson, CJ. For his 4th birthday this Saturday.

Last year, on his 3rd birthday, we took him to a sneak preview of this film, and he really enjoyed it. He still remembers the rock monsters and was telling his mom all about them. Jess, if you're reading this, don't tell him. I don't think he can read yet.

If you'd like to see the full trailer for this movie, you can find it at Big Idea.com.

Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry Larry Reminder!!!

The newest VeggieTales DVD will arrive in Christian book stores on the 12th of this month, and will be available in other stores on the following Tuesday 7/15! Here is a brief synopsis:

Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue On July 12, join Huckleberry Larry and Tomato Sawyer for a wild ride down the mighty Mississippi! When Tomato and Huck meet a stranger in need, they discover that while helping others may not be the easiest thing to do, it's always the right thing to do! This heartwarming story is based on the Biblical lesson of helping others inspired by James 4:17:
Anyone, then who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins. - NIV

As I have mentioned before, I am an ambassador for Big Idea. They used to send us screener DVD's when new movies came out, but I guess they're not doing that anymore, so I have not seen it in its entirety yet. They have made video previews available for us to post on our blogs etc. and I have one posted at the bottom of this page. Just scroll down to check it out. It looks like another winner.

This just in...from Big Idea

A brand new VeggieTales dvd movie is in the works and will be released July 12. It is called "Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue"!

Set along the banks of the Mississippi, this story is full of rafts and riverboats, grand adventure and helping others in need. Join Huckleberry Larry and Tomato Sawyer as they abandon their dream of running the Huck Stop and Tom’s Tax Business to help a friend in dire need.

Stay tuned for more details...

Lessons From The Sock Drawer!

I am a Big Idea VeggieTales Ambassador. I received an email from them a few days ago, about a new DVD coming out on May 3rd. It is called "Lessons From The Sock Drawer, A Collection of Veggie Shorts and Briefs". I had to read that subtitle a couple of times before I "got" it. Hmmm...shorts and briefs in a sock drawer! Imagine that. If you and your children love your veggies like I do...have I got a deal for you!!

They are selling the DVD with 2 free gifts for 14.99 and you can order yours now from http://www.bigidea.com/

The Bundle includes:

1. A CD entitled "Songs from the Sock Drawer: A Collection of 9 Toe-Tappin' Tunes
2. 1 LARGE 2'x3' Sock Drawer Show Poster (neatly folded)
3. Lessons From The Sock Drawer DVD: A collection of 15 all-time favorite short features.

That's 75 minutes of fun! Edmund's pet hamster disappears after he accidentally leaves the top off its cage, so he writes to Bob & Larry for advice. Find out how Larry helps poor Edmund with his hamster problem as we learn that "a happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing." Proverbs 17:22

Socks DVD Includes:

• Binky the Opera Singer (2003)
• Going Up (2004)
• Larry's Blues (2005)
• Dr. Jiggle & Mr. Sly (2004)
• Paco and the Singing Aardvark (NEW!)
• Omelet (2001)
• Gated Community (2006)
• The Englishman Who Went Up The Hill (2000)
• Larry's Lagoon (1994)
• Paco and the Chicken (NEW!)
• Modern Major General (2003)
• Forgive-O-Matic (2004)
• Lunch (2003)
• The Story of St. Patrick (2004)
• Larry's High Silk Hat (2001)

Socks CD Includes:

• I Want to Dance
• Billy Joe McGuffrey
• Salesmunz Rap
• The Waiting Game
• Schoolhouse Polka
• Good Shepherd (Psalm 23)
• The Forgiveness Song,
• Modern Major General
• Promised Land