Finding Dory

If Disney released this news yesterday I for sure would've thought it was a good April Fool's prank but it's real - Finding Dory is real!!!  Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory” to dive into theaters

November 25, 2015

Director and Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton takes audiences back to the extraordinary underwater world created in the original film. “There is no Dory without Ellen,” said Stanton. “She won the hearts of moviegoers all over the world—not to mention our team here at Pixar. One thing we couldn’t stop thinking about was why she was all alone in the ocean on the day she met Marlin. In ‘Finding Dory,’ she will be reunited with her loved ones, learning a few things about the meaning of family along the way.”

According to Stanton, “Finding Dory” takes place about a year after the first film, and features returning favorites Marlin, Nemo and the Tank Gang, among others. Set in part along the California coastline, the story also welcomes a host of new characters, including a few who will prove to be a very important part of Dory’s life. 

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Skylanders Have Invaded Our Home!

The Skylanders invaded our home on Christmas but Duke didn't even open the package until the end of January!  I'm kinda glad he held off for so long because now he's addicted.  These fellas are hard to find and thank goodness the sales on 'em are easy on the wallet.  19 figures later... he beat the game over the weekend and unlocked Nightmare mode.  I have no idea what that means but he was so excited about it.  I just got my credentials to E3 in June and can't wait to report back on what Activision is doing with Skylanders SWAP Force!

I decided to do a formal introduction to Duke's blog, Days with Duke with a post on my blog and a giveaway!  I teamed up with Growing up Blackxican who is sharing "5 Reasons Every Kid Should Play Skylanders" and hosting a giveaway!

This photo set is styled and directed by Duke. I just snapped away.  This is a toy story of how Woody & Buzz welcomed the Skylanders into our family.

This is an amazing sale for Skylanders!  The starter packs, single figures, 3 packs, cases are all on sale!  Buy Two, Get One Free on Select Video Games at Target.com 
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Disclosure:  This is not a sponsored post.  All thoughts are my own.

Mattel Cars Micro Drifters Launch Party!

Mattel knows how to party!!!  We had a great time at the Mattel Cars Micro Drifters launch party last night at the Petersen Auto Museum - Huge Thanks to ModernMom.com!  We got to take a tour of the “From Silver Screen to Die-cast: Disney•Pixar Cars Imagined by Mattel” exhibit, Duke got to test drive the Disney•Pixar Cars Mattel Micro Drifters Motorized Super Speedway, munch on yummy food from Johnny Rockets (the Cars inspired grilled cheese sandwiches looked great and tasted so good!) and watch Cars with all his new friends.


My Husband Chris and I took turns checking out the 2nd floor of the Petersen Auto Museum which was amazing.  I really loved how the event was really for the kids.  I know they all had a blast, Duke can't stop talking about it.  Lucky boy!


Showing me there's 2 different Lightning McQueens
Duke and I made new friends!  Tee of ThatsITMommy.com and her daughter!



Duke loves the The Cars MICRO DRIFTERS™ Super Speedway set.  He built it all by himself when we got home last night.  It took him about 10-15 minutes.  He was racing his cars all night and again as I'm typing this up.  I'm a fan of the micro drifters and love that there are so many that he can collect.  He's already asking for the rest of the Cars Micro Drifters collection for Christmas and recommends it for girls and boys, old and young.  He said check his blog for more of his thoughts.  The Super Speedway is for ages 4+ and retails for $29.99

Highly recommended for Holiday gift giving!







Disclosure: This is not a compensated post.  We were invited to attend the Mattel Cars Micro Drifters event and Duke received a swag bag for attending.  All thoughts are our own.

Pixar Short "La Luna"

The 7 minute short film before Disney/Pixar's Brave is called La Luna and looks absolutely adorable!  I want to see it more than I want to see the feature!    

Brave opens on June 22nd, 2012!  

Directed by Enrico Casarosa

Produced by Kevin Reher

La Luna is the timeless fable of a young boy who is coming of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. Tonight is the very first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. In an old wooden boat they row far out to sea, and with no land in sight, they stop and wait.  A big surprise awaits the little boy as he discovers his family's most unusual line of work. Should he follow the example of his Papa, or his Grandpa? Will he be able to find his own way in the midst of their conflicting opinions and timeworn traditions?

All information, pictures and video courtesy: Disney
Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post.  I'm genuinely interested in this movie and just passing on info I received in a press release.