Its a Great Pumpkin.....in September

Ok so I know we are early on carving pumpkins lol. Its been several years since we have grown our own pumpkins for Halloween but this year we decided it would be fun to grow for our son. Funny thing is I thought it would take a lot longer for it to get big enough to carve, looks like I planted too early!

My son wanted to draw on it and have me carve the pumpkin as soon as he saw it has turned bright orange on the vine. We are in the process of changing the garden around so I figured we would cut it off the vine and carve it.

My son would not touch the slimy pumpkin insides which I knew he would not, he likes to have clean hands. But he loved it when I put a light in the pumpkin and turned off all the other lights. This is going to be a super fun Halloween this year. I am eager to see how he will react to costumes and trick or treats this year.

Have you started planning for Halloween? 

Pinterest has me thinking I will do new stuff this year. I am excited for it!

You Had Me At......Yellow

I am so obsessed with the color YELLOW!

I know for sure its the summer going away making me need more Sunshine. 

This year I need to make sure my Fall Fashions involve yellow.

What Summer colors are you making sure to include in your fall fashions?

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Disney Chimpanzee Blu-ray DVD Movie Review

When Disney makes a movie about Nature I always want to see it. They make great movies! Chimpanzees have been something I have loved watching on nature shows since I was little. The way the interact as a family and are individuals is fascinating. When we go to the zoo my son and I watch the Chimpanzees for the longest time of any animals we see. To see them in a wild environment like the movie Disney Nature Chimpanzee was amazing.

The star of the movie is Oscar. He is a little chimp with his mama. This movie is about the adventures of little Oscar and his family in the jungle. Note: Some parts did make me cry! :) I was amazed at the clarity of this movie. It was like you were there! I giggled a bit to hear Tim Allen as the voice over, for me he is Tim the Toolman Taylor lol. I would have maybe liked a different person to voice over but thats just me. My son liked the "monkey movie" as he calls it. I told him they are Chimpanzees and he just looked at me and said "Mama its Monkeys".  I love that he likes animal movies like I did as a kid.

Film Synopsis:
From Disneynature, the studio that brought you “Earth,” “Oceans,” and “African Cats,” comes “Chimpanzee” — a remarkable story of individual triumph and family bonds. Journey deep into the African forest and meet Oscar, an adorable young chimp with an entertaining approach to life. The world is a playground for little Oscar and his fellow young chimps who love creating mayhem. His playful curiosity and zest for discovery showcase the intelligence and ingenuity of some of the most extraordinary personalities in the animal kingdom. Stunning hi-definition images bring you up close and personal as Oscar and his family navigate the complex territory of the forest. It’s an inspiring and life-changing adventure that overflows with courage and charm. And it will capture your heart.


 
Bonus Features:
DVD:
• “See ‘Chimpanzee,’ Save Chimpanzees”—This feature details the “See ‘Chimpanzee,’ Save Chimpanzees” conservation program and how for every copy of the film purchased until August 27, 2012, Disneynature will make a donation to JGI to protect chimpanzees today and tomorrow. The feature also includes an interview with Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace.
• Disney’s Friends for Change—This feature highlights Disney's Friends for Change, a program that showcases steps that kids and families can take to make a positive impact on the world and the people and animals that live there.
• Disney’s Conservation Legacy—This feature provides a look at the conservation efforts that Disney sponsors around the world.
BLU-RAY:
Everything on the DVD, plus …
• ON LOCATION: THE MAKING OF “CHIMPANZEE” is a series of exciting short features that delve further into the incredible lengths the filmmakers went to tell the story of Oscar and his chimpanzee family.
o 30 Years in the Making—The story of the team of researchers who have been observing chimpanzees in the Ivory Coast for 30 years.
o The Heart of the “Chimpanzee”—A behind-the-scenes look at how and why the film was made.
o Piece of the Puzzle—A cameraman’s two-hour daily trek through the forest to get to the chimpanzees.
o Don’t Blame the Tool—An observation of the chimpanzees’ daily lives and how they use rocks as tools to prepare their food.
o Scar’s Army—An inside look at the struggles between the film’s two rival chimpanzee groups who share the same forest home.
o Camp Invaders—A featurette on all the creepy, crawly creatures found at the filmmakers’ forest camp.
o Forest of Bees—A feature detailing how the crew spent two days wading through a sea of bees that inhabited their filming location in order to capture 20 seconds of footage.



Movie Disc Info:
Feature Run Time: Approx. 78 Minutes
Rating: G (U.S. and Canada) Bonus Features not rated
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audio: Blu-ray = English 5.1 DTS-HD MA; French/Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
DVD = English/French/Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
Languages: English/French/Spanish
Subtitles: English SDH/French/Spanish


The conservation program tied to the theatrical release will help protect 129,236 acres (202 square miles) of wild chimpanzee habitat through infrastructure investments in the expanded Tchimpounga Nature Reserve in the Republic of Congo (Congo); educate 60,000 schoolchildren about chimpanzee conservation; and provide food and medicine for nearly all of the orphaned chimpanzees at JGI’s Tchimpounga chimpanzee sanctuary for at least the next year.
 

ABOUT THE “SEE ‘CHIMPANZEE’ SAVE CHIMPANZEES” CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Disneynature will contribute $.50 to the Jane Goodall Institute for the Disneynature Tchimpounga Nature Reserve Project per Blu-ray DVD Combo Pack and Digital purchase through August 27, 2012, with a minimum of $30,000 pledged to this program. Information concerning the Jane Goodall Institute can be obtained, without cost, by writing to JGI, 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22203, or by calling 703-682-9220, or by visiting www.janegoodall.org. This purchase is not tax deductible.

Stay connected with the latest “Chimpanzee” information:
• “Like” the Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/Disneynature
• Follow on Twitter www.Twitter.com/Disneynature
• Website and Mobile Site: www.Disney.com/Chimpanzee

You can order a copy of Disney Nature Chimpanzee online at the Disney store. 


 *I was not paid or compensated for this post. The opinions in this post are 100% mine and may vary from other opinions. I was provided for free a copy for my review.

The Kindergartener

Guess who started Kindergarten? This guy!! JJ has embarked on the wonderful world of Elementary School! He started Kindergarten this week and couldn't be more excited! He was so excited to use his new backpack, his new clothes and new shoes. Growing up the first day of school was a special day in our family. We got to wear all of the new stuff that had been hanging in our closets just waiting for the "special" first day. My sister and I would model our new clothes almost daily until the first day was upon us. Having two sons, things are a little different. They are not so much into the clothing part but the school supplies and backpack were all the rage!! Definitely looking forward to all of the fun this school year will hold! Elementary school is such an important milestone in his life, one that we are truly going to enjoy.