2009 December

{Warning!} This post was written under the influence of Sudafed.

It was a Star Wars Christmas for my boys. Helmets, sabers, movies, puzzles, etc., etc., etc. . . My absolute favorite gift I gave one of the boys was this:

A Galactic Heroes set. The adorableness has made me speechless.

Momentarily.

I mean ~ look at this little ewok. I just want to squeeze his chubby cheeks.

Hello, widdle ewok. Widdle, widdle cuddwy pooky-poo.

Now, stop that boys! Stop it right now!

Can’t we all just get along?

Awww! That’s much better. You look like one, big, happy family.

Can I see a group hug?

Oh, no! R2-D2 is in danger.

Somebody, anybody ~ HELP!

That’s what I’m talkin’ about.

Get ‘em, Luke!

A couple of evenings ago, hubby and I overheard Cowgirl Princess playing with the boys. This was the scene we discovered.

The question mark represents Mr. Solo. We’re not quite sure where he was at the time of this photo shoot. We think his assistance may have been required by a Mr. Jones.

Anyway, back to this scene. There are many weird things to point out about this scene.

First of all, it’s a wedding. If my boys were playing on their own, a wedding would not have been taking place. No. There would have been lots of gun fire.

Secondly, Darth Vader is the officiator. Darth. Vader.

Something just seems wrong with that.

Notice everyone is still carrying their firearms. Just in case.

Even the blushing bride hasn’t parted with her weapon. Hmmm . . . neither has her father.

I’m thinking we might have some trust issues goin’ on here, folks.

Ok. The freak show is over. There’s nothing to see here, folks. Go about your business.

Psst! If you haven’t entered my giveaway, do so fast ~ it ends tonight @ midnight {CST}.

*Squeeeeal!*

You found me!

Pardon my excitement, but I’m just so . . . excited.

Several months ago I approached my darling friend, Darcy, about designing a new look for my blog. A look that would include some wider space for bigger pictures. Her response was, “You’re fired!” Ok. Not in those exact words, but she did fire me as a client. Kinda. Sorta.

After the initial shock and horror wore off, I picked myself up off the floor, wiped the snot from my nose and tears from my cheeks, and decided it was time to sink or swim. If Darcy believed I could design my own site, then it was time to find out.

After many, many, manymanymanymany hours of serious brain labor, this site is the end result. {Thank you, Darcy, for being my mentor and biggest cheerleader!}

In changing the name of this blog, I’m going back to my roots. Back in the day {when I had maybe two readers}, Eclectic Whatnot was the original name of this blog. I think that name captures all this blog encompasses.

My favorite part of the move is this:

Really, really big pictures. I could go bigger, but I don’t want to scare anybody.

This is the largest picture size I could get on the old blog:

A few things to point out:

~ The new URL is http://eclecticwhatnot.com {Be sure to bookmark it!}
~ You’ll find Google Friend Connect in one of the lower sidebars. I would love for you to add your puuuurdy face to it.
~ On the bottom of each post, there are lots of ways to share the post with others: print, e-mail, Facebook, Stumble, Twitter, etc. . . {I love that feature!}
~ With the first comment you leave, you will be required to verify who you are. This will only be required with the first comment, all other comments will be smooth sailing.
~ Up at the top of the site there is a subscribe button. If you would like to subscribe via e-mail or a reader, then clickety-click on that button.

I think that about covers it. Now, for the really fun part ~ a giveaway!

Wanna win a $30 Amazon.com gift card?

Here’s how:

For one entry:

~ Leave a comment that includes your e-mail address. {If you don’t include your e-mail address, you will be disqualified.}

For extra entries, please leave a separate comment for each of the following:

~ Add your puuuurdy face to Google Friend Connect.
~ Subscribe to my new feed.
~ Tweet this post:
@eclecticwhatnot is having a giveaway in honor of her new site. Win a $30 Amazon.com gift card! http://www.eclecticwhatnot.com/2009/12/new-name-new-look-new-location/
~ Grab my button for your sidebar.
~ Delicious, Digg, Facebook, Stumble, or Tumble this post by clicking below.

The giveaway will end Thursday, December 31, 2009 at midnight {CST}. The winner will be picked at random and announced on Saturday, January 1, 2010.

Ready, set, go!

No need to be alarmed.

New name ~ New look ~ New location!

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