Retro Junk - A

If you know me, you know that I love to R-E-M-I-N-I-S-C-E about things. Memories. Old Tv Shows. Old Movies. Old Fads. Anything!  So today I am going to start with the letter A.

Tv Show:  A
 -My favorite 80's cartoon was definitely Alvin and the Chipmunks. 1983-1990

I loved the girl chipmunks too haha. I still need to see those new movies that came out with them in it. And since when do chipmunks have bad eye sight? haha.

Adventures of the Gummi Bears

- 90's Cartoons: 

    AAAHH! Real Monsters! 1994-1998

Uhhh look how nasty these monsters look. Can't believe I liked this show!!

Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: 1993-1995

Are You Afraid of the Dark? 1992-1996

This show used to freak me out haha. I am sure watching it now it would be LAME.  But back then, it was pretty intense!!

Any one else have a favorite tv show that starts with A??

The Hunger Games

Ya so I freaking LOVE this book! I am almost finished with it, and then on to the second one! It is such an easy read! So this is like the FIRST book that I have read that I haven't already seen a movie for it. For example, I saw the first Twilight movie and THEN read the book.  So when I read the book I imagined the characters just like the people in the movie.  Same with Harry Potter.  So finally, with this book, I get to have my own imagination :)  So I thought I would share with you, as close as I can, what

I think the characters look like!

Katniss Everdeen

I imagine Katniss kinda like Gemma Arterton. But ofcourse a younger version since Katniss is a teenager. 

I like Camilla Belle too...

I found this on a blog, I don't think this is the official girl but ya..another idea!

Peeta

Yes, I think of Samwise Gamgee! haha

Haymitch

Hugh Laurie totally reminds me of Haymitch. Scruffy, Tall, Slender.

Well, thats all for now! Tell me your ideas of who the characters remind you of! I would like to know your opinion!

Recipe/Crafty Websites

These are some sites that I subscribe to/visit that have some good recipes and craft ideas! Check em out!

Martha Stewart (Click Here)

Disney Family Fun (Click Here)

Disney Family (Different From above)  (Click Here)

Food Network (Click Here)

Cooking Channel (Click Here)

Kraft Recipes (Click Here)

Rachel Ray (Click Here)

The Girl Who Ate Everything Blog (Click Here)

Moda Bakeshop (Click Here)

Hostess with the Mostess (Click Here)

Bakerella (Click Here)

Creative Parties/Showers (Click Here)

The Blue Sky Cellar...

California Adventure has this new "attraction" called the Blue Sky Cellar.  Inside this room are tons of pictures and models of upcoming things that will be coming to the park.  I LOVE it, especially because I am always researching new things that are coming to different theme parks and such. 

Take a look at whats ahead!!

Buena Vista Street

When a young and energetic Walt Disney stepped off the train from Kansas City in 1923, he discovered a bustling Los Angeles filled with pedestrian boulevards, charming shops, tantalizing restaurants and shining Red Car Trolleys. Buena Vista Street — the new entrance to Disney's California Adventure® Park — sends you back in time to an idealized version of a city that has always been a beacon of bright optimism and new opportunity.

The Carthay Circle Theatre, where Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premiered, will anchor the new plaza. It's the perfect place to start your own California adventure!

Coming in 2012!

Paradise Pier

Paradise Pier is a return to the romance, elegance and charm of the great turn of the 20th-century seaside amusement venues. Rich with Disney character — and Disney Characters — exciting new changes are well underway.

Featuring an old-fashioned boardwalk, gingerbread wood trim and delicate Victorian arches, Paradise Pier is a place to discover, to relax and to play. When the sun dips below the horizon and the twinkling lights spring to life, you'll know that you've arrive in the kind of timeless getaway that has inspired romantic dreams for generations!

Toy Story Mania! – Opened Spring 2008

Games of the Boardwalk – Opened Spring 2009

Mickey's Fun Wheel – Opened Spring 2009

World of Color – Opened Spring 2010

Silly Symphony Swings – Opened Spring 2010

Goofy's Sky School – Opening 2011

The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure – Opening 2011

Cars Land

Blending the magic of Disney stories and characters, the legendary adventure and excitement of Route 66, and California's celebrated car culture, Cars Land recreates the memorable town of Radiator Springs just as it appeared in the Disney·Pixar animated classic, Cars.

You're invited to a town built for, and by, cars. All the locals are home including Lightning McQueen, Sally, Mater, Doc and their friends. The whole city is recreated in loving detail — complete with three new attractions. You'll float on Luigi's Flying Tires, dance to Mater's Junkyard Jamboree and rocket through the desert on Radiator Springs Racers.

See Pictures HERE

Coming in 2012!

****A worker at California Adventures told me that they are totally redoing STAR TOURS..Which is quite necessary cuz it makes me wanna barf when I ride it. 

Peppermint Ice Cream

So this week I made homemade icecream in my ice cream maker and it was DELICIOUS!!! I got the recipe from this website.  Check it out!!
***The only thing I added was some pink food coloring to make it look more pepperminty! ENJOY!

Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving was alot of fun this year.  It was my whole family, my Aunt Becky and my cousins Tyler & Tierny.  We had a fabulous lunch (I had ham, I don't LOVE turkey) We played games and then we went and saw the movie "Unstoppable". It was really good!!

Dad cuttin the ham and turkey!

My mom sets the table so beautifully! (That peach  jello, ya that was my doing :) )

My big bro and meeee

My cute nephew Keith

My hubby and meee

My super cute nephew Kyle and me

Adorable little Noah, just loves gettin his pic taken!



Got some catching up to do....

Halloween was alot of fun at the McD's! I decided to take over on the entertainment for the evening. I made up a story about "Captain Johnny Blackbeard" I had a map and you had to stop at each destination and play a game to earn prizes and such. Here is what I made:

The kids loved it! It was a lot of fun to put together!