Bahama Beach Waterpark makes a lazy Sunday "Family FUN!!

David and I have always tried to keep Sunday's for "Family time" not that we are always able to. But this week we did and we had some fun surprising Charlie!! Because the rest of the week David works nights and is not able to spend a lot of time with us. Plus Saturdays are our errand day or my work day. So Sunday is the only day we have together to have fun!!




So this Sunday I surprised AJ and Charlie with tickets to Bahama Beach Water Park in Dallas, Texas.


So before I begin my review I would like to let you know I was given 4 complimentary passed to the park by Richard Sharnsky Jr. Manager 11 Aquatic Services Dallas Park and Recreation Park. The passes was given to my family for free. But the thoughts in the review are all my families and no one else.

So this morning I got up and went with my Mother n Law to work out at the pool we usually go to during the week. While David got things ready for us to head to Bahama Beach Water Park. I left Charlie and AJ asleep and David was going to get them up and have them take a bath and eat breakfast. So once I returned we could leave.

So as soon as I returned home Charlie and AJ meet me at the door asking what we was going to do today. As David told them we had a surprise for them. But we could not tell them until we got there. So Charlie tells AJ we are going to the Pool my mom works out at. David and I just kinda snickered and walked away so they would not suspect anything.

So we all grab things to load in the car. Then AJ runs home to let his parents know we are leaving. Which I am so happy Charlie was able to bring AJ as his parents do not have the money to do things with there kids. So this was a nice outing for AJ.

Once on the road we found some old Rock and Roll and just sang along with the Radio as Charlie and AJ tried to guess where we was going. Once we hit the freeway and Charlie saw we was going away from the Pool he was completely stumped.

So David keeps driving as the Pool is about 45 minutes from us. I thought the boys might get tired of riding and start to fuss but they did not. As they played some games in the car and just chatted with each other. Which I enjoyed as they was making up stories about where we might be going.

Once we got close to the Pool David and I had them close there eyes. As soon as we pulled into the Parking Lot I asked them to open there eyes and all I heard was "man on man" that "looks so cool" and "I wish we could go inside". So David drove up to the front and asked us to get out. Which we did and I went and got into the line. It was pretty long which I thought would drive the boys up the wall but it didn't.

Once we got the tickets we went to get into the line to get in as I did not realize Richard had emailed me to pick the tickets up at the gate. So I had David walk up front since we did not have a cooler and ask if we had to wait in the line. Richard was at the gate and let us right in. I was so surprised to find out they had set a covered table aside for us. It was nice as it was big enough for us to share with some other people that came in. But when we go back I will make sure and reserve a table as we can host a guest join us as there is enough room for over 20  people.

Once we got everything on the table I asked David to put Sunscreen on Charlie before we went to the pools as he is so white and I knew he would end up Sunburned. Once David finished with Charlie I used it. I even sprayed Davids bald head which he was not to happy about. But we have to protect the ones we love!!

So then it was off to have some fun. Charlie and David headed straight for Calypso Cooler- Lazy River   which I loved as it makes losing weight fast and easy. As I can walk inside there and it does not hurt my ankle or knee. Charlie and AJ loved it as they could use Innertubs inside it. David liked it as he says it helped him relax. http://www.bahamabeachdallas.com/132/Calypso-Cooler---Lazy-River

Once we could pull the boys out of here we went over to the little kids area as it had so much to do  that I knew they would find something in there they would like. Plus Charlie is still small enough to get inside there. So they played on the slides which both of them said they loved a lot. If you would like to check out Coconut- Cove you can by following this link http://www.bahamabeachdallas.com/131/Coconut-Cove



The next place the boys wanted to check out was the Bermuda-Triangle but Charlie was a tad to short. So AJ was able to do it by himself. Which upset Charlie but I was able to appease him when I told him we could wait a week or two and then go back out as by then he just might be tall enough to ride it as Charlie is growing like a weed,
http://www.bahamabeachdallas.com/133/Bermuda-Triangle

The next section AJ and Charlie wanted to check out was the Riptide-SlideBahama_Bullet and let me tell you the line was pretty long but it did not take them long for there turn to come and them be able to ride the Slides. Once they both did they was hooked and it was like pulling teeth getting them off them to go and check out the other areas of the park. http://www.bahamabeachdallas.com/134/Riptide-Slide-Bahama-Bullet

Once I saw the Tortuga-Express slide I feel in love and wanted to check it out. But the way my knee is I did not try and climb the stairs. But I wish I had. I am so surprised David did not try it out. But he has been having trouble with his Heart so we let the boys go on there own and they loved it. Once at the top and it became there turn they flew right down to the bottom and before I could ask them if they liked the slide they was headed back up to the top of it. So I knew they loved it and it was a hit as well. If you would like to see what the Riptide-SLide-Bahama-Bullet looks like Please check out this link http://www.bahamabeachdallas.com/135/Tortuga-Express




While Charlie and AJ was on the Tortuga-Express David and I checked out the Water Wars and if it had been working I would have made David do it with me as it looked like so much fun. Plus it would have been fun to do with Charlie and AJ. So once we return I hope it is working as I plan on taking the men DOWN!! If you would like to see what the Water Works looks like and how it works you can check it out at: http://www.bahamabeachdallas.com/136/Water-Wars



Once David and I was able to walk around the park we found some grills and they was grilling Hamburgers and Hot dogs. Which smelled so good. The next time we go I am going to order me at least one Hamburger. As for David and Charlie they can also order some or they can check out the restaurant or bring there own lunch that is up to them. But I know I am getting me a Hamburger and I am not sharing it with anyone!!

So if you take the time to visit Bahama Beach Water Park check out the Gift Shop and the First Aid Station so if someone if your party is hurt you will know where to go. Because I checked them both out and found them to be well stocked.

So all in all today was a successful visit and next year I may invest in Water Park passes for us so we can visit anytime we want to. Plus I noticed the host Birthday Parties there and I just might have Davids there next month as both him and Charlie would enjoy it a lot.

Are you like David and I trying to figure out what to do on the Fourth of July? If so Bahama Beach Waterpark will be open and they are having one dollar hot dogs that day!! So come on out!!



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Glenda, Charlie and David Cates

Summer Fun through Alley Cats in Arlington, Texas

David and I are always looking for fun and inexpensive things to do with Charlie in the Summer. So one of the first things I look for is "free bowling" as I know local Bowling Allies usually offer children free games in the Summer. So this year Charlie and I will be signing up to play at Alley Cats as they have so much to offer not only children but parents as well.



http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/



Plus I can work while there as they have a nice snack bar and comfortable tables and chairs. So while David and Charlie are off doing there things I can either sit back and read or browse the internet. Or if I feel like it I can even work.

So today I wanted to share a couple specials with you from Alley Cats as I was thinking if my family enjoyed them then you and yours might as well. If you have been to Alley Cats share your experience with us. If you have not been but plan on going let me know. Or if you are going to check it out come back and share your thoughts with us as I would like to know what others think of Alley Cats.

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates

Make Bedtime Fun For Your Young Children.

With Charlie bedtime is never fun and so since I am looking for ways to change this I thought I would share these tips with you. If you have tried any of them let me know. 

Make Bedtime Fun For Your Young Children.

There aren't many children who get excited about bedtime. For many parents this can be a very trying time for them and huge source of frustration as their children beg and plead to "just stay up a little longer". Do you deal with this frustrating task and wish that there was a way to make bedtime fun for your young children?

As parents we know that establishing a bedtime for a child is important so they can be well rested and adjusted the next day. They may even have to attend daycare or need to be alert to do educational work at school. Children do not always see things the same way we adults do. You may find that you are explaining to your children over and over the benefits of having a consistent bedtime.

Have you ever put your child to bed and while watching a movie with your spouse or reading, relaxing or talking on the phone your child comes back downstairs. This can be very frustrating. Is there anything that can be done? Well, you could make bedtime fun.

How in the world can you make bedtime fun for a child? I know that may seem impossible but it really can be done. Establish your own bedtime fun ritual. There are many ways to do this. You could purchase and read chapter books near bedtime so they are waiting to hear what happens the next day and they only get to hear it if they behave and go to sleep after the story.

Audio books are a short cut to bedtime story time that can be enjoyed by you and your children. There are so many different stories available that can temporarily whisk you and your children to another land, place, time or world. 

Hold a sleep contest and give a small inexpensive prize to the child who goes to sleep first. You could purchase these prizes right from your local discount or dollar store. Designate a certain day of the week for the contest. To be allowed to participate in the contest your child must behave, be in their pajamas with their teeth brushed and then go to bed on time. When they awake in the morning you can give the winner their prize.

You could also have a certain day of the week, maybe Friday or Saturday to be their stay up day, where they get to stay up for a few hours later than usual and of course this is earned by their good behavior at bedtime all week long. 

If you create a chart and put it on display where the children can easily see it, your children may be motivated to behave at bedtime because they can see their daily behavior charted and it reinforces to them that they will not be rewarded for bad behavior. 

These are just a few things you can do to make bedtime fun for your young children. Get creative and bedtime drama may become a thing of the past

Make Homeschool Learning Fun.

Make Homeschool Learning Fun. 

The main point of homeschooling is to teach your child their core subjects like math, reading, history and science in an environment that you approve of. While it is important for the children to have a good curriculum to learn from there is no reason that you can't make homeschool learning fun.

Instead of just reading about science experiments in your child's text book, you can purchase the supplies and take a hands on approach. There is a big difference in reading about something and experiencing it.

Create a learning game based on a subject your child is learning and get the whole family involved. Give out small prizes to the winners.

Help your child to write a song or a poem about a book they are currently reading and then let them read or recite it to the rest of the family. 

Purchase buttons, beads and other small objects for math. Addition, subtraction and multiplication doesn't always have to be on paper.

Take a trip to your local zoo, museum or aquarium. You child can have fun and learn at the same time as they observe different types of animal, ancient artifacts and wild sea life. 

If your local zoo has a petting zoo for children they can get up close and personal with some of their favorite animals. They can feed the animals as well.

Some museums have exhibits especially for children where they can take a more hands on approach and touch instead of just looking.  Your child can learn how the human body works or even how a bus is operated.

When teaching geography you could have a "day" centered around whatever region, country, state or city you are learning about that day where you serve their native foods and listen to their music.

When you make homeschool learning fun it becomes much more enjoyable and can be a wonderful bonding experience between you and your child

Glee Make Your Own Chocolate Kit www.gleegum.com

Did you know that there is company called Glee you can see it at http://www.gleegum.com and it offers "Make Your Own Chocolate kits as well as make your own Chewing Gum kits. Plus they also have a "Make Your Own Gummies". The Gunmmy one is the one that Charlie and David want to try out and so I am thinking I will purchase it for David to go into his stocking for Christmas. I also think I would purchase the gum kit for my sister and myself as we both love out gum and I think it would be fun to make our own gum. When I contacted the company and asked them if they would allow me to host a review and a giveaway for them they said I would be able to chose which kit I could try and so I let them chose what to send and they sent the chocolate one. I was so glad they did as I love anything that has to do with chocolate. So does Charlie. Once it arrived I sat down to open the box as I wanted to see how hard it would be to make it as it says for 8 and above. With either mine or Davids help though Charlie can do it. We just would let him stir the candy and we would make sure to always be next to him. So I had David and Charlie sit down and I pulled up the site and we went over what came in the kit which is the following items: Inside each Make Your Own Chocolate Kits you'll find: organic cocoa butter, cocoa powder, confectioner's sugar, starter crystals, a temperature indicator, paper candy liners, instructions, and the story of chocolate. All you have to do is melt the cocoa butter, add the cocoa powder and sugar. Stir, stir, stir until it cools to the right temperature; add the starter crystals so that the chocolate "tempers," and enjoy delicious home-made chocolate from scratch! By the way, you also get some cacao beans - we thought you might like to taste a few. Each Chocolate Kit makes 8 oz. of dark chocolate! Then we opened the box together and we went into the kitchen and we started to make the chocolate. I think we had more fun making it than we did eating it. It makes 8 ounces of Dark Chocolate which made Charlie so happy as he loves Dark Chocolate. I wish they had Milk Chocolate. I like knowing that they have the story of chocolate as it helps me teach children and so I can use the kits in school. Since I live in a apartment and there is a Boys and Girls Club here and the kit tells us how to use these in a classroom I am going to take to the lady over the class and see if she would purchase these for the children to make to give them to there parents in school. Story The Legend Of Chocolate Chocolate comes from cacao beans which were originally found only in Central and South America. Cacao was so special to the ancient Aztecs that they told this legend: Their god, Quetzalcoatl, brought the cacao tree from Paradise to earth, traveling on a beam of the Morning Star. He gave the tree as an offering to the people, and they learned how to roast and grind its beans into a paste. They added spices and mixed it with water calling it "xocolatl" or "bitterwater". They believed that it brought wisdom and knowledge to those who drank it. Today, cacao is an important part of agriculture in the tropics all around the world. The legend of chocolate lives on! The nice thing was in the box they sent me was a bunch of samples of the Gum that they carry and I was so excited to try them out as there was so many different flavors. Glee Gum Tangerine This is one that I allowed my friend Allegria to try as she likes Tangerine and she enjoyed it and said she would buy it again. With there being two pieces of gum David also tried it and he enjoyed it as well. Glee Lemon Lime Sugar Free knowing that this one was sugar free is nice as it is something I would not mind Charlie having as he likes to chew gum. I let him try it thinking he would not like it and that it would be sour but he says it is not and that he would like to get it again. Glee Gum Peppermint is one that I let David and I try together. The flavor is good. It is not over powering. Peppermint is not one of my favorite flavors but it is something that I might try again. I even let Charlie taste it and he liked it alot. This reminded me of the Chiclets I used to get at the bank when I was a child and went with my parents. re-fresh Mint was one I let David and Charlie have and they both enjoyed it a lot. They said that they would not mind buying it again. I can tell you I would not mind Charlie having it again as it is also sugar free. Spearment everyone knew this one was mine as it is my favorite flavor of gum and mints. I was nice and I did let David and Charlie try it and they both enjoyed it as much as I did. I can tell you that I am so happy to know I can buy these at Whole Foods as I am going to go and get me some to keep in my desk. Cinnamon this is one I wanted to try as I like Big red Gum and I wondered if it would taste like it. To me and David it tasted better than Bog Red Gum and it is something I would purchase for my dad and my nephew as they both would enjoy it. It would be something that I would put in there stockings. The last one we tried was the Bubble Gum Flavor and it reminded me of the bubble gum I would buy as a child and I really enjoyed it. I think my son and I would like to buy it again. I also think that David would like to have it again as well. If you have not tried all these wonderful gums from Glee Gum Please check them out at http://www.GleeGum.com and let me know which flavors you would like to try. Glenda

Evriholder http://www.evriholder.com

Today I would like to share with you a fun store I found. It is called EVRIHOLDER and you can check it out at This is a online store that carries so many fun and unique items that I could stay on all day shopping. When I was on there I found items that I needed in the kitchen and bathroom. I found items that would make nice stocking stuffers. I also found items that would go good in the party bags I am putting together for Charlies Birthday. With a little one it is so much easier to do my Christmas Shopping online and I was worried about how I would fill his stocking and also Davids. With this store I do not have to worry as they have everything I need. The nice thing is I could even let David and Charlie shop on the site for me and I would have no clue what they would pick as there is so many items I would like to have. I can tell you that I will be asking Santa to stop by there and pick up some of the items I saw not only for me but for the people on my list. I was allowed to chose 5 items that I could review and I must tell you that was so hard to do as they had so many items I would like to check out. The nice part is that they have items for every room in your house. Let me share with you some of the items I chose and who I chose them for as well as why I picked them. The first item I picked was a pack of Crazeee-Strawz as Charlie and I use straws all the time. When I saw then I knew they would make a nice stocking stuffer for him and his friends. Plus I could put them in the party bags I am putting together. I could even stick one in my stocking as I am a big kid and think they would make drinking my tea so much more fun. I think I need to have a Girls Nite out and we use these as it. I like that the colors are colors Charlie would like. He would take the blue and green. David the orange and me the pink. knowing that there is 8 straws in the package is nice as well as this is how many kids will be at the Birthday party.

The next item I chose was also for Charlie and it is the Sip "R" Eyes and it is a pair of funny glasses and it is from Nesquik. Which Charlie and I drink all the time and so with these I could buy him a bottle of chocolate syrup and wrap them up together and it would make a nice present. Or I could lay them out for him to find on Christmas Eve to use at our breakfast. The only problem with that is that David wants a pair as well and so it seems I will be shopping with Evriholder again before Christmas as I like to find new and unusal items to put in the stocking and Charlie would think it is funny to see his dad with a pair of these glasses on. In fact I may even have to order a pair for me.

The third item was also for Charlie but it is candles that I can use on his Birthday cake and they are called Colorific Candl'z. I chose them as the flame is the same color as the candles and I thought the children at Charlies Birthday party would enjoy them. Plus there is 12 in the package and with 2 parties on that day it was enough for both of them. I like the colors of the candles and I know Charlie will as well as they are his favorite colors. There also biodegradable which is nice. plus non toxic and this is something we need when there is children around. The next items is one I picked out for David and it is a wine saver as he loves to open a bottle of wine and stick it back in the icebox. By the time he finishes it it is flat. I am hopping this will cut down on some of the waste. I like that it is easy to use. I think it would make a nice gift for some of the people here. It has a lid with it that would make pouring the wine so much easier. So Please check it out and let me know what you think of it.

The last item I chose was a Purse-Hook for myself. I figured I was good and picked items out for everyone else and so I thought I deserved something as well. I chose it as it had a heart on it and I collect hearts. I also liked that it would keep my purse up off the floor. I think every lady who carries a bag should have one. I like that it is small enough to fit in my bag so I always have it with me. I also like knowing it holds 11 lbs as it would hold a small bag that Charlie fills with toys and I would not always have to bend down to pick it up.

So if you have not heard of Evriholder Please check them out at http://www.Evriholder.com As they will make all of your shopping needs so much easier. I can say this as there is still so many items I would like to purchase from there. As they carry the brands I grew up with like Hostess and Campbells. Glenda

Holy Moley To The Bat Cave

How many times as a child did you hear this? As for me it was a lot as my brother never missed a Batman show. I thought when I grew up I would never have to watch them again and low and behold I was wrong. Along came Suzzane and 4 years later my nephew and they got hooked on it. There where many days we could hear them playing. Suzzane was always Robin and David batman. Know here we go agsin with the Batman toys as Charlie is getting to where he is always wanting to play with them. It is fun to know that Batman has come this far. But there is someday as I do not want to hear his name as it makes me miss Suzzane so much more. Yesterday was one of those days as it was the day she was killed. But Charlie wanted to play and he wanted to have someone over and so I knew the best way to keep them in there room was to take out the items we had gotten for the Batman Party we hosted. I am so glad I did take them out as they had so much fun. The funny part is Charlie would not let anyone play with his Robin he put it up and told them it was his moms. The Batman Toys we played with yesterday where these ones.

This is the one that Charlie would not allow anyone to play with and it is going up on a shelf in his room as a reminder to Suzzane and how much we both Love her.

Since I was sent so many wonderful items for Charlie and his friends to try out this is all I had gotten out yesterday. I thought that since we had had the party and they knew there where a lot more that they would fuss. I also thought they would be mad because I did not get out the Bastmobile but they where not. As I told them that if they where good and took care of those and helped clean there rooms once they where done playing they could come back today and we would get some different ones out. So Charlie is still asleep but his friend Kegan is not and he has already been down here knocking on the door wanting to know if Charlie was up. So as you see with these new Batman toys my house is the house to be. Why don't you bring your children over to play and we can have a adults conversation. Unless your like me and these are calling you to come and play if so we can see if the boys will share and we can have our own party. I know if David and Kegan's dad Marco had it there way they would have a party. Today I am even going to let them watch the move we got. Glenda

Leap Frog Little Touches Big Learning!!!

Today I would like to share with you the items Charlie and I where sent from Leap Frog to host a party with. I can tell you I knew it would be a hit when I unpacked the items we where sent from Leap Frog.

Since I knew when I opened the Guitar that Charlie would not want to look at anything else I kept it hidden until the end.

I had his friend Thomas who is 2 1/2 come over and a couple other boys and we all sat down in my living room and I asked them all what they would like to be when they grew up.

They all wanted to be race car drivers.

So I pulled out the Guitar and I said since no one would like to become a Rock Star I think I will send this back.

You should have heard them all change there answers. 

So I let them draw numbers and then I allowed them to stand and play a song for everyone. 

They had so much fun and the songs where so funny.

I was rolling on the floor.

Once David arrived home I let Charlie get the Guitar back out to play a song for his dad and before Charlie could take it from me David took it and started to play a song for us.

So once he was done I had Charlie sit down with David and show him all the things the Guitar could do and I can tell you David was so impressed.

Then I told Charlie I need to run over to my sisters and he had to take the Guitar with him so he would sign her a song. She Loved it.

Now I know to get Charlie a Karoki Machine for Christmas as he keeps telling me he is going to be a Rock Star Soccer player and so with this and a set of drums and a Karoke Machine he would be all set. 

The Guitar from Leap Frog is one of my favorite items as well as I love the songs it plays. It has helped Charlie with his ABC;s which is a God send to me. 

Another thing I like about the Guitar from Leap Frog is that it comes with 10 songs so Charlie will not get burned out with it.

If you have a little one who would like to have a Leap Frog Guitar then Please check out the contest that is going on now.







Little touches. Big learning.™
• Amp up the learning fun and create and perform music while building motor skills and confidence!
• Includes guitar, percussion and special effect sounds—even applause.  
• Ten different learning songs let little musicians layer in sounds and create their own unique music.
• The Touch Magic Rockin' Guitar is appropriate for children ages 3+ years.
• Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog® Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learnin








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Charlie and I opened this bus called Little Touches Big Learning and I must say that it lives up to its name. Little Touches was  a item I  I thought Charlie  would say  was for a  Baby but he did not. Which I was amazed about. But since I thought that with the Little Touches Learning Bus  I was prepared to help him see it was not. But once we opened the Little Touches Big Learning bus  and he saw all he would be able to do he was hooked. He even took the Leanring Touches Bus  next door to share with his friend Thomas who is 2. They both just sat and pushed the buttons and kept repeating the letters over and over. I can tell you this is going to be one item we will get a whole lot of use out of. I like the fact that the letters are big enough that Charlie can copy them when it is time for him to practice his letters. I also like the different colors as it allows us to go over his colors and discuss the different items those colors can be. Another thing Charlie Loves with this is that it has songs. He has listened to them so much that he know has them all memorized. I l like that there is 3 different sections we can switch between. So on the days we do his school work we can chose which ones we want to do and when.  I like that we can connect online with the Leap Frog Learning Path as this gives us more things to learn. With all of the items that Leap Frog puts out I was once again impressed with the amount of things this one toy can do and how it will help Charlie in his learning.  If you have not seen it Please take the time to check it out as it would make a difference in the way a child learns. 








Little touches. Big learning. ™
• Hop on board for fun with the alphabet, early vocabulary, motor skills and learning songs!
• Make a movement or touch a sensor to activate the bus and get the learning journey rolling.
• Switch between 3 modes: Learning, Letter Exploration and Music, which includes fun sing-along songs about the alphabet, motion and more.
• The Touch Magic Learning Bus is appropriate for children ages 2+ years.
• Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog® Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning.

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RAINFOREST CAFE ANNOUNCES THE 2011 “WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CHA! CHA!?”


SUMMER PHOTO CONTEST



HOUSTON – Cha! Cha!, the loveable red-eyed tree frog and Rainforest Café mascot, is on summer vacation! We’re asking for your help tracking his adventures beginning July 1, 2011 and ending August 14, 2011 at 11:59 pm PST, during Rainforest Café’s national “Where in the World is Cha! Cha!?” photo contest. Participants are asked to submit a photo of Cha! Cha! depicted in a fun, humorous or unique situation anywhere in the world. Remember, Cha! Cha! must be included in your photo for it to count!

Cha! Cha! may be incorporated into the participant’s photo entry by purchasing a plush toy, figurine, t-shirt, etc. at participating sponsor locations, or by visiting www.rainforestcafe.com or Rainforest Café’s Official Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/officialrainforestcafe  and downloading an image for free.

Once you submit your photo, you will be given the opportunity to download a coupon for a Free Chef’s Appetizer of the Day to be used at Rainforest Cafe. Plus, when voting begins August 15, 2011 through September 5, 2011 at 11:59 pm PST, you will be emailed a link to share with friends to encourage them to vote for your photo.

A Grand Prize winner and 2nd place through 4th place winners will be chosen from the top photos receiving the most consumer votes. Winners will receive one of these great prizes:

- Grand Prize: A trip to Orlando, FL for four to include: $2000 in Airline Ticket Vouchers, Walt Disney Resort® Theme Park Passes, hotel accommodations for three nights and two (2) $100 Landry’s, Inc Complimentary Dinner and Drink cards.

- Second Prize: A trip to San Antonio, TX for four to include: $1500 in Airline Ticket Vouchers, four SeaWorld San Antonio Single Day Tickets, hotel accommodations for two nights and one (1) $100 Landry’s, Inc Complimentary Dinner and Drink card.

- Third Prize: $500 American Express® Gift Card

- Fourth Prize: $250 Landry’s, Inc. Complimentary Dinner and Drink card

- Fifth Prize: 10 honorable mention winners will be chosen by a panel of judges to receive a $25 Landry’s, Inc. Complimentary Dining and Drink card

During this contest, a Cha! Cha! Plush can be purchased for $5.99 instead of the regular $9.99 at all participating Rainforest Cafe locations. The contest is also detailed in our YouTube video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktA6gTZMEI8&feature=channel_video_title.  The contest is open to entrants ages 18 and up.

Rainforest Cafe, a wholly owned subsidiary of Landry’s, Inc., develops, owns and currently operates 26 combination restaurant/retail facilities with a stimulating and entertaining rainforest theme worldwide. For more information, call 713.850.1010.

Rainforest Café’s national “Where in the World is Cha! Cha!?” photo contest. Cha! Cha!

Cha! Cha!, the loveable red-eyed tree frog and Rainforest Café mascot, loves to travel – especially with friends.

Houstonians are encouraged to bring him along on summer vacation, snap a photo, upload it onto http://www.rainforestcafe.com/  or Rainforest Café’s Official Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/officialrainforestcafe , for a chance to win a free trip to Disney World and other exciting prizes.

Participants have through August 14, 2011 at 11:59 pm PST, to enter Rainforest Café’s national “Where in the World is Cha! Cha!?” photo contest. Cha! Cha!

Cha!Cha! may be incorporated into the participant’s photo entry by purchasing a plush toy, figurine, t-shirt, etc. at participating sponsor locations, or by visiting http://www.rainforestcafe.com/  or Rainforest Café’s Official Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/officialrainforestcafe  and downloading an image for FREE.

Visit  YouTubeand our video  video announcing the “Where in the World is Cha! Cha!?” photo contest - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktA6gTZMEI8&feature=channel_video_title.

 Thank you!

Glenda, Charlie and David 

Moms-views on fun at the movies`~

I would like to say Thanks to Southern Yankee Mix as I was given tickets to the new Winnie The Pooh movie. The website is loaded with tons of fun for the whole family! Games, printable, you can even watch a clip form the movie!

Where I was able to give them to my husband so he could take his grandson.

This is the first time he has been able to doing something with him and he is 7 so it was a really special deal.

For both my husband and Val. With David and I  being on unemployment I could not have done it with out the kindness of this blogger.

My son and I also went as my MIL paid our way in and I must tell you we fell in Love with the move.

It will be one we will buy.

I am a huge Tigger and Eeyore fan and so I think I was more excited than the boys where until my son  got

inside and it started to play then he was in total awe.

I was so amazed that he sat through the whole movie and did not move.

So I would like to Thank not only Southern Yankee Mix but Disney for a unforgettable day.



Glenda, David and Charlie