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The Final Three on Kinzville Sings!
Hey everyone! It’s Dacey again with more exciting news! We’re now down to our final THREE contestants! Recently we had to say goodbye to Ms. Birdy and Cowabelle, which was very hard to do (especially saying goodbye to Cowabelle! I really hoped she was going to win). The final three are: PJ Collie, Wiggles Pig and Elwin Elephant. The talent that these performers have is truly inspiring. I can’t believe how far they’ve come in just a few weeks! PJ has shown us how versatile a singer she is. From country to rock to jazz, she’s done a song in pretty much every genre. She has a powerful voice and the audience LOVES her style! Wiggles is always a crowd-pleaser. He’s so energetic and has a great stage presence. He usually sticks to country or pop music, but that’s what the audience wants! Finally, Elwin is a terrific performer all around. He’s done some especially moving performances, along with some energetic showstoppers. He has a very special quality – and I think the audience sees it too. So those are our final three! In the next few days, we’ll find out who the winner will be!
Roberta’s Mom’s Baby Shower!
Guess what, everyone? Today was my mom’s baby shower and it was SO much fun! We played games, we ate delicious treats (we had the whole thing catered by La Soufflé) and my mom got a TON of cute gifts. You should see some of the baby clothes! They’re SO tiny. She got mostly green and yellow things, because we don’t know if it’s a boy or a girl. My aunt (my mom’s sister) thinks it’s DEFINITELY a girl, but I don’t know. I keep switching between boy and girl! What I DO know is that my mom said in about a month or so the baby will be here, so we have to be ready for him or her. What does that mean? Well, she said we should pick up a few more baby clothes, some diapers, a baby bathtub and a few other things. We’re going to go to the store after school gets out for the summer. I can’t wait! If you guys could tell me one thing about taking care of babies (something that would help me be a better big sister), what would it be?
Plumpy’s Honeymoon
Well, my wedding was wonderful and I’m so glad to be married to Charles! And now it’s time for…our honeymoon! I’m very lucky because Charles knows everything there is to know about Webkinz World. He’s a great historian, and he’s going to take me on a tour all around the world. That means I’m going to be away from Kinzville for a little while (maybe even a few months!). Not to worry, though! I’ll still write Plumpy’s Place and I’ll still keep in touch with postcards. I’m SO excited about this trip – we’re leaving tomorrow!
Tasty Summer Milkshake
(Makes 2) What you need: 2 scoops chocolate ice cream ½ cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract What you do: Put everything into a blender and blend the ingredients together (you can ask your adult assistant for help with this, if you like). Pour into a glass and enjoy!
What Should YOU do this Summer?
Summertime sure is fun! Take this quiz to find out what you should do to make your summer marvelously memorable! My favorite kind of summer day is: a) Hot, hot, hot! b) Sunny with a breeze c) Cloudy and rainy d) I don’t like warm weather! My favorite summertime drink is: a) Lemonade b) Fruit punch c) Milkshake d) Just cold water, thanks. My favorite ice cream flavor is: a) Strawberry b) Cookie dough c) Chocolate d) Vanilla I like summer because: a) I get to chill out and relax with friends and family b) I can go on crazy adventures and vacations! c) I can work on my hobbies d) I get to be away from school My favorite summertime activity is: a) Sitting on the beach, reading a book b) Going to an amusement park c) Having barbecues d) Going swimming If you got mostly A’s: You’re a summertime kind of person! You’ve got a sunny personality and lots of friends. This summer, why not take some time to volunteer? You’re sure to brighten someone else’s day! If you got mostly B’s: You seem to like fun and adventure! This summer, … Read more
The Final Seven Contestants in Kinzville Sings!
Dacey Bryn here with some SUPER exciting news! We’re down to the FINAL seven contestants in Kinzville Sings! Are you dying to know who they are? Well, wait no longer – I’m about to tell you! The final seven are: Ms. Birdy PJ Collie Dr. Quack Wiggles Pig Elwin Elephant Cowabelle Cowoline Amanda Panda Trust me, judging this competition is NOT an easy job! So now we’re going into the final rounds, and I don’t know who’s going to win! Of course, part of me hopes it’s Cowabelle (because she’s a good friend of mine), but I know I have to be impartial and just vote for who does the best. Oh, this is one exciting competition!
Ella McWoof’s Wedding Recap
Whew! I just arrived home and I’m exhausted! Weddings sure are a lot of fun – but they’re tiring! The band played for about two hours, and then the deejay started spinning some tunes. Everyone got up to dance when ‘Tiger, Tiger’ came on! Plumpy and Charles each made wonderful speeches (Plumpy even thanked me for reporting on the wedding!), and we enjoyed some delicious cake. The dessert buffet was absolutely over-the-top and we all got to take home little containers of cookies, brownies, and mini-pies! I have enough treats to last me until next year! At the end of the night, Plumpy and Charles rode off in a white limousine. It was SO romantic! They’re leaving for their honeymoon in a couple of days, and apparently they’re going on a world-wide tour of Webkinz World! How amazing would that be? Well, I’m exhausted and my feet are SO sore (I danced a lot), so goodnight all! I hope you enjoyed the wedding!
Plumpy’s Big Day
Can you believe it? My wedding is FINALLY here! It’s so exciting! All my relatives and friends are here, and I’m just hoping I haven’t forgotten anything. There’s so much to do when you plan a wedding…food, dancing, decorating…and don’t get me wrong, I’m sure Fluffington did a great job making his yard beautiful, and Chef Gazpacho and Chef Sophia made wonderful food…and I’m sure the music will be super. But…I just hope everyone has a good time, you know? I can’t wait to get into my dress and walk down that aisle. I haven’t seen Charles today (it’s supposedly bad luck to see your groom before the wedding), but I’m sure he’s just as nervous as I am. Only a few more hours now…and then…it’s my big day!
Father’s Day gift ideas with Roberta
Hey everyone! Father’s Day is tomorrow, and I don’t know about you guys, but I’m pretty excited. My dad is amazing. He and I love to hang out (when he’s not traveling on business). I’m even named after him! (He’s Robert, I’m Roberta). So I wanted to come up with a few extra-special things to make my dad. Here’s what I’m going to give him tomorrow: Picture Frame This was pretty easy to make. I just got some wooden sticks, craft glue, paint, and a picture of me (the other side is empty for when my new brother or sister arrives – their picture can go in there). First, I glued four sticks together to make one square frame. Then I did the same for the other frame. I painted the frames. I used construction paper on the back to attach the two frames together (I just glued the construction paper rectangle to each square). Then, when everything was dry, I put in the picture of me. Aren’t I cute? Dad Coupons I made my dad a few coupons to use – but I decided to cut them into fun shapes, instead of just making a book. I … Read more
Plumpy’s Panic!
Hey everyone, Plumpy here. I’m SO nervous about tomorrow! It’s my wedding, and I keep thinking I must have forgotten something. I mean, I’ve got the food, the location, the deejay, my dress…jewelry…but…oh, it’s probably just nerves! What do you do, friends, when you get SUPER nervous about something? The advice hippo needs some advice from you!
PJ Collie Sings!
Hey everyone! PJ Collie here with some great news. I auditioned today for “Kinzville Sings!” and it went GREAT! I was a little nervous going up there, because last time I sang in front of an audience, it was at my family reunion and I was ten. I ALWAYS sing in front of my mirror and in the shower, though. So I have lots of practice! Anyway, I decided to just go for it. Why not? I’ve secretly always wanted to be a famous pop star! As soon as I started singing, I knew the judges liked me. They were smiling and kind of bopping along to my song. When I finished, they all applauded for what felt like a long time. They said I was fantastic, and that they’d be foolish not to let me continue in the competition. So I’m in! I don’t know if this is going to be a life-changing experience or just something fun to do – but whatever it is, I’m really excited!
Diva Dressing Room
Hailey here with a pretty exciting dressing room makeover. Elwin and I had the challenge of taking a completely empty dressing room at the Henrietta Hippo Theater and transforming it into a room fit for a diva. In fact, it’s meant for none other than Dacey Bryn herself! Since she’s in town helping to judge “Kinzville Sings!” she needed a place to call her own. So – check it out! We designed one half to be a seating area, so if friends are visiting they’ve got a place to chill out. We also added screens so Dacey could get changed. The makeup table and lights are just perfect for a diva, and the stand of purses is Dacey’s own. When she saw the room, she said it was wonderful – hooray!
Roberta’s Yummy Ice Pops
Hey everyone! Roberta here with a bit of a funny story to share. So Molly dropped Millie off yesterday because she had to head to the library with Polly, and I (foolishly?) agreed to babysit while she was gone. Everything started off great! I told Millie that we were going to make our very own ice pops. She was super-excited! I told her that we were going to put some berries, yogurt and sugar into the blender and mix it up. She added the ingredients, but I realized that we didn’t have quite enough sugar. I told her to wait a sec while I got it from the pantry. Unfortunately, Millie didn’t quite understand. And that’s why she pressed the ‘blend’ button while I was out of the room. And while the lid was noticeably missing from the blender. And that’s why part of the kitchen wall is now a very nice violet-pink color. Anyway, I cleaned up as best I could and we tried the recipe again (with me standing right next to Millie the WHOLE time) and thankfully the pops turned out fantastically. My mom wasn’t too thrilled about the new wall color, but I figure … Read more
Paperbag Windsock
Roberta here with another fun summertime craft! What you need: Paper bag, colored paper, craft glue, clear tape, streamers in different colors, scissors, string What you do: Cut the bottom off your paper bag. Decorate your paper bag with colored paper. Tape streamers inside the opening at one end of your paper bag. Poke holes (carefully) on either side of the other end of your paper bag and tie string across (so you can hang up your windsock). Take your bag outside and hang it in a tree for a summertime decoration!