Christmas Decorating 2020

This past weekend, my family and I went out and got ourself a Christmas Tree. For weeks now, my wife has been slowly decorating our house in all sorts of festive garb. Wreaths, lights, garland, stuffed characters and more have been placed around our house in anticipation of Christmas night when Santa will come down our chimney and bring gifts to all the good girls & boys. The final touch to our decorating though, was the tree. We bought it Saturday and the wife got the lights strung (after years of asking, I have just realized to let her do this on her own). Then on Sunday we got out the boxes of ornaments and got this baby dressed for the jolly occasion! You can see the finished product above, but I would also like to share a few shots of the other decor around the house with you. This Christmas is going to be great!!!

Our Elf on The Shelf named Buddy

My daughter's collection of Grinch Funko Pops

Stuffed Reindeer Snoopy cuddling next to a Snowman pillow

Wind up Nutcracker

Three cool little elves chillin' next to some scented pinecones

Charlie Brown's Christmas Tree next to "A Charlie Brown Christmas" book

Pooping Reindeer toy next to a Funko bobble head Darth Vader

Rudolph characters next to a handmade Christmas train

Stockings (Mine is the Spider-Man one on the bottom!

I love this time of year and I am thankful my family has stayed healthy enough this year to decorate and celebrate our yearly Christmas traditions. I hope your season is off to a good start and I wish you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

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Retro Revival Challenge: Movie Memories

This week the Retro Revival Challenge from the Retro Ramblings website is to tell about OUR FIRST TIME AT A MOVIE THEATER!  What was the first movie you saw at a theater?  How old were you?  Do you remember a lot about it?  Tell us everything!" I'm not sure if this was my first movie going experience, but it is the first one I can vaguely remember!

It was 1985 and I was 5 years old. My entire family went to see the film "Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend". To a 5 year old me this movie was amazing! There were real dinosaurs in it! I remember really enjoying the movie, but that's not why I remember this trip to the theater.

We must have recently watched The Peanuts "Bon Voyage Charlie Brown" cartoon special. Because for some reason the part where Linus is stuck in a burning house and yelling "FIRE! FIRE!" stuck with me. During the previews before the movie I stood up and yelled "FIRE! FIRE!" in a well attended theater for no apparent reason. I did not do it to cause panic or hurt anyone. My mom was so embarrassed and she had every right to be. I learned my lesson to never yell "FIRE!" in a crowd again unless I was the one on fire. It was about 20 years later when my Mom went with us to the movies again.

Christmas Smurf Village

I bought these Smurf figurines about 6 years ago and they have become a holiday favorite for my kids. They love when we pull out the Christmas decorations and empty out the seasonal toys. The Smurfs have always been one of my favorite 80s properties since my Mom made me a blanket when I was 2 years old!

These festive Smurfs were made by Jakks in 2006 and they are some of my favorites. They have the look of the original Smurf figurines from the 80s, but their arms, heads and waists move.

My favorite of the 3 figures in the set is easily Santa Papa Smurf. He was born to guide that sleigh! Literally, there is a place specifically made in the sleigh for Papa to rest his butt. My only problem is that Papa is stuck in a crouching pose so he can ride in the sleigh. He can not stand straight up!

I also wanted to show this "A Charlie Brown Christmas" book and tree set. The book is a full adaptation of the animated special and the tree came in parts so you could assemble your own at home. These small stocking stuffers range in price from $7.99-$9.99. This one was $8.99.

As a gift to you, I present the 1986 Smurfs Christmas Special! Watch below and Merry Christmas!!!!