CCB Fun Fest Theme Reveal 2013!

Ah, October. Our most manic time of year. It's not even officially October yet, and things are already crazy!

Last year, we announced the CCB Fun Fest 2012 theme in mid-August. The Fun Fest wheels started turning a little later this year, but today we're happy to present:

Fun Fest Theme Announcement 2013: ROCK of AGES!

Party on!

Sugar's Memorial Service

We're thankful to Kathy, Ally and Jeni for joining us for what was, truly, a special time.

Maren made a headstone and flower arrangement; I made the program. In front is Sugar's little casket.


Derek, ready to officiate.


It was an open-casket service. Sugar looked so peaceful.


Jeni took such good care of Sugar while we were away. So glad her family could join us. And Kathy thought to bring tissues, which we all needed.


A brief discussion with the girls before the Interment.


Lots of love for a little hamster.


Sugar's final resting place.

In Loving Memory: Sugar the Hamster

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our little friend Sugar the Hamster.

2011-2013

Sugar was born in North Hollywood and soon thereafter moved to her new home in Burbank, where she passed away on September 19, 2013. Sugar was an active, friendly hamster who loved running in her wheel, eating, and spending time with Maren and her friends. She will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held tonight at 7:00 pm.

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

My grandfather, Orville Vanderlip, turns 104 today.

(He's only 100 in this pic.)


You can read a little more about Grandpa on his 100th Birthday post, here.

Happy birthday Grandpa! We love you!!

UPDATE: Disney Second Screen Live

Disney has posted a higher resolution video of the Alff/Ross kids commercial. MUCH better than the previous version (though still no Maren):

The Little Mermaid Second Screen Live

Click on the video and enlarge to fill your screen. I'm sure it will change your life forever. :)