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The Many Adventures of…….

This last spring, we took a Disney trip.  My husband had a conference there so we decided to take the opportunity to tag along.  We explored Epcot and all its food (I want to go back sans kids and explore more food), some of us went on the Tower of Terror (not me—total wimp here) and we had a great time.

But for most of the trip I was alone with the kids, and because I have different ages of children who are at different stages of life…..finding something everyone wanted to do was sometimes quite the feat.  My almost tweens (I guess one is a tween) wanted to do bigger rides and my two-year-old wanted to ride the merry-go-round about 100 times–so I was always looking for happy mediums.  One of our happy mediums was always the Winnie the Pooh ride. 

(This is totally off the subject but I still dream about the Butterfinger brownies that you can buy at the bakery tucked behind the Winnie the Pooh ride at Disneyland.  It was a totally different trip, but if you are ever in Disneyland, you MUST have one…..Sorry for my food detour, it’s a habit of mine to remember food on vacations.)

The two-year-old still talks about that trip—and the big things he remembers are the merry-go-round, Buzz Lightyear and Winnie the Pooh.  So, when we were asked recently if we wanted to preview The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh that is coming out on August 27 (and in a Blu-ray Combo Pack for the first time), I knew he would love it.

It came in the mail last week…and so I immediately knew what our “fun thing” was for the day.  After chores and lunch, we popped popcorn and added our sour patch kids (a favorite combo around here) and started the movie.

 I snapped this picture about half-way through…. can you tell someone was completely enthralled?
(I am still not sure why we needed a quilt in 100 degree heat….but I guess it’s a habit for movie time 😉
I actually was expecting it to be a new Winnie the Pooh movie but was pleasantly surprised to see the classic version of the movie that I knew and loved as a kid.  It was now my kids’ turn to experience the friendships, imagination and adventures of the Hundred Acre Woods…..just as I had as a little girl. 
And luckily I’d put my camera on the table next to me while we watched because I caught this little friend joining us.
I couldn’t figure out what he’d left for….but after a few minutes of rummaging in the toy box…he was back to his original spot, with a stuffed-with-fluff friend.

 ~Elizabeth
For more information on the re-release of the Winnie the Pooh DVD, you can visit their website or Facebook page!
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  2. Sweet Mommy Dreams says

    Imagination is the foundation to all that my children will accomplish throughout their life. To be confident in who you are starting from an early begins with success through adventure and success to through friendships. You can’t get any more important.

  3. Krista P says

    My oldest daughter was born around the time the Heffalump movie came out. Once the excitement of that movie wore off, I was afraid the memory of Pooh might fade in my household. The aforementioned daughter is probably too old to enjoy Pooh now, but I have one (or maybe two) that would love to see this movie 🙂

  4. Shaffer Sisters says

    I am always telling my son to put blankets back or strictly limit them before because other wise every homemade blanket ends up in our living room (at least they are easy to clean up). I think I will have to hit Winco bulk section before our next family movie night and try the sour patch kids/popcorn combo because my son loves popcorn and my husband loves sour patch kids. It is fun to see the every day clips.
    With Love,
    Scary

  6. Mami2jcn says

    Friendship, imagination and adventure are important for my children because they get to develop social skills and enjoy the fun of being a kid.

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

  11. kellyr78 says

    It important because my children learn so much by playing together and with other kids, as well as by using their imaginations. This prepares them to be productive and happy adults.

    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

  13. Ms Quez says

    So sweet! My three year old told me this week he couldn’t “bounce” because he doesn’t have a tail. It took me a little bit to translate that one.

  14. ellie says

    Imagination, friendships, and a sense of adventure can open up the whole world to children. I try to nurture them and allow them to follow the beat of their own drums.

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  17. TerriSue says

    My son lived the world of Winnie the Pooh both Milne books and Disney movies. He loved them for years and years. Now I would like to do the same for my 2 year old grandson. My movies are old VHS’. I would love to introduce Winnie the Pooh to him.

  18. Gwen's Busy Little Hands says

    I didn’t read the blog post. My eyes are hurting…sorry. However, I saw the wonder and awe in that sweet little boy face and I had to tell you what a great moment you captured. His little hand holding on to pooh. What a time of innocence that you can look back on and cherish…great shots! They tell an amazing story all in themselves.

    SMiLES!
    GWeN

  20. Ginny says

    I use to watch pooh all the time when I was little! An imagination is important. My niece can come up with any sort of game or idea about anything. We play so many different things, especially in the pool! Never a dull moment with her around.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  21. Jenifer says

    My favorite thing to do is to listen to my children play. Winnie the Pooh is one if my favorite characters and I love that it’s the stories of a little boy’s adventures with his toys.

  22. Jenifer says

    My favorite thing to do is to listen to my children play. Winnie the Pooh is one if my favorite characters and I love that it’s the stories of a little boy’s adventures with his toys.

  28. Kristin says

    I love my kids imagination. It allows them to be who they want to be without any limitation. Sometimes I wish as an adult I could be as free as they are.

  30. Sumo @ Sumo's Sweet Stuff says

    My girls are the best of friends, and they are constantly using their imaginations together. I love hearing them pretend playing and acting out scenarios, and I love even more that there is no one they’d rather play with than each other. Love their sweet, free spirits!

  31. Melissa says

    My daughter’s imagination is just blooming. She turned two today and over the last couple of months I’ve watched her pretend play take on a new dimension. Her toys and stuffies are her little friends and together they explore the world.

  34. Vicki in UT says

    We used to sing the Winnie the Pooh song to my oldest granddaughter. She loves to think up involved stories, with parts for everyone. Now her little sister is just the perfect age to love Winnie the Pooh.

  35. Karen Van De Walle says

    We are pretty new to the area we live in and I often wonder if my child will develop those lasting friendships that my husband and I have. She does have a group of friends like Christopher Robin did, Tony the pony, Horsey, and May the grey horse. My husband made the comment tonight, man Tony has so many birthdays, it is like every other day!!! What a great time of their life! I hope your children can learn to love like the cast of Winnie the Pooh. Thanks!

  36. darcie says

    I remember picking up a copy of this just before having kids when I worked at The Disney Store a LONG time ago. But my precocious son at age 2 thought bending the shiny thing would be really cool, and the disk snapped in half! I’m not a Pooh person (#TeamMickey) but this movie IS childhood. I’ll have to get a new copy.

  37. Heather Damron says

    My oldest son is Autistic and we were told he might not be that imaginative…but that couldn’t be further from the truth. His imagination astounds me daily. He only has a few friends, but he loves them dearly. Hope they last a lifetime!

  38. Alisha says

    I love Winnie the Pooh. I have very fond memories of it as a child. I also used to buy all things Winnie the Pooh for my baby brother to wear. Even my current nursery for my little girl is classic Winnie the Pooh.

  40. Rachel says

    Right now, friendship is one of the areas that I am concerned about with my children since we homeschool. I believe as children get older, finding one or two friends to really bond with is really important. I am trying to be very proactive about it especially this summer. I do tend to worry since my middle child seems to be left out the most.

  41. Heather says

    Our children are the best of friends which is pretty important since we are together all the time! They have a few really wonderful friends through church, sports and other activities, but I love seeing them play with one another and us their creativity and imaginations to come up with all sorts of crazy tales and adventures!

  42. Kristi F says

    I love Pooh Bear! It’ s so important to have all of those, friendship, imagination, and adventure, in a child’s life. It build them up and helps them grow and develop. So fun to have this on blu-ray!

  44. sowmya says

    Having friendships and developing their imaginations as well as a sense of adventure will definitely shape my kids’ personalities and have an effect on the lives they lead someday. Exposure to stories of Winnie the Pooh will definitely have an impact!

  51. mjb says

    My two year old is learning about friends and loves re-counting the fun experiences that he’s had with them.

  56. One Frugal Girl says

    Every kid needs a buddy. Someone to learn and play with. When I think back on my own childhood most of my memories involve my best girl friends. I know my son will have similar memories as he grows with his friends.

    onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com

  61. bayctygrl says

    friendship, imagination and adventure are important because you need to escape and explore in your mind it helps you grow and be creative and it makes life that more interesting and everything is better with a friend

    hippopurplemonkey at yahoo dot com

  63. susan1215 says

    Imagination is important for creativity and growing through adventures, which plays into their imagination.
    Friendships and building relationships is a necessary skill for all ages

    s2s2 at Comcast dot net

  66. Dee says

    Friendship is important to have support in life and people to share the happy moments with and building relationships is important for careers. As for imagination? What would a grand adventure be without one? All are very important tools for a child to grow and prosper! 🙂

    deeg131 at gmail dot com

  69. peg42 says

    I feel that the importance of friendship, imagination and adventure in my kids lifes help them to develope socially and emotionally.
    Thanks so much.
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

  71. Denise S. says

    These things are all important in my children’s live, because it gives them confidence, fun and helps them develop and learn about the world.
    lazybones344 at gmail dot com

  72. Deb Anderson says

    Through friendship, children learn tolerance, compassion, and social interaction. Playing together inspires imagination, and that increases thinking power. So yes, it’s all very important to a child’s development.

  85. JC says

    Friendship, imagination and adventure are impoart for my kids because they make life richer and happier.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

  87. Emaisgr8 says

    My daughter thrives from friendships. She learns the most by mimicking others actions. I love watching her gain skills by being creative and using her imagination.

  88. steve weber says

    Friendship, imagination and adventure are important for my children because they get to develop social skills and enjoy the fun of being a kid.

  91. Stephanie B says

    So happy they are showing the classic version. It is the best! I would get through the day if my child had no imagination. It allows them to live childhood to the fullest!

  97. ms-texas says

    Imagination helps children become creative thinkers; friendship and adventure is an essential part of life

    debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com

  98. Rebecca Stalker says

    the imagaination helps with children begin to explore their on their own world of make believe. it helps develop sense of character and shows that each friend can be different but still be friends despite what they are.

  103. smilekisses says

    Friendship, imagination and adventure in your child’s life is important because it molds them to become who they are and teaches them love and acceptance.

  106. Kerry says

    Friendship, imagination and adventure are so important in a child’s life because they will use all of these things throughout their entire life!
    nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net

  112. Lisa Pecora says

    I do not have kids but friendship is very important. When I was a kid I was always with my friends, and I had a big imagination!

    motioncitycutie(at)aol(dot)com

  113. Kim says

    I think imagination is incredibly important and do whatever I can to encourage imagination through playtime.
    addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com

  114. tina reynolds says

    Imagination is so important to encourage it helps a child grow and be creative. I really think it helps them believe they can do anything. My kids and I have tea partys, and such are favorite is pretending to be a vet.

  117. LAMusing says

    Friendship is the lodestone in our lives. Creativity and a sense of adventure can spark a child to perform better in school, become more confidant, problem solve – and lead to an amazing adulthood.
    adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com

  128. mary j says

    My daughter has 3 best friends (who are siblings, family friends) when they are all together they inevitably embark on incredibly imaginative adventures. They write, costume, direct & preform musicals, plays & dance recitals. They turn everyday occurences into flights of fancy. It brings immense joy to my heart! 🙂

  129. mary j says

    My daughter has 3 best friends (who are siblings, family friends) when they are all together they inevitably embark on incredibly imaginative adventures. They write, costume, direct & preform musicals, plays & dance recitals. They turn everyday occurences into flights of fancy. It brings immense joy to my heart! 🙂

  130. brendaelsner says

    Friendship, adventure, and imagination are all important aspects in a children’s life. They grow emotionally and mentally and it let’s them be who they are and discover themselves. It gives them skills they will need in their adult lives. I love sitting and just watching my kids use their imaginations!

    brat52101 at yahoo dot com

  134. 52a3cdfa-11c8-11e3-b0d1-000bcdcb5194 says

    Friendship is very improtant in any childs life, i try to get my son to build as many friendships early in life as possible to help teach him how to share and give him a sense of loyalty. Adventure and imagination are also soo so important to my young son, these charactoristics play big roles in anything a child does and wants to grow up to be, imagination allows him to pretend to be anything he wants and adventure lets him think of things he can do that help him imagine what he wants to be. Yamaharider422 at excite dot com

  135. ky2here says

    Our middle daughter personifies friendship, imagination and adventure. She sees the good in almost everyone and is an artist.

    ky2here at msn dot com

  137. DistractedMommy says

    It is so important for kids to have an imagination. As my kids grow I see how their imagination grows too! I encourage their creativity and socializing with similar friends!

    shiebs24[at]gmail[dot]com

  138. Sky Kory says

    Friendship, imagination and adventure help children grow in many ways. They give them the ability to develop strong friendships and have wonderful creative abilities in life.

  139. Julie Goetz says

    I want my daughter to find happiness and with that she will need to make many friends. Her imagination is important so she can dream big.
    chasingbaby at gmail dot com

  143. angie lilly says

    Since I don’t have any kids, I will share my own experiences as a kid! My friendships, some of which I still have, were my support system thru my parents’ divorce. My imagination was and is my way to escape and became integral in what I do today (I am a writer). Adventure to this day is a lifesaver and created experiences that shaped who I am and who I will be.
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

  145. Betty C says

    Imagination lets children (and adults too) experience things they may never have the opportunity to do. Visit outer space, dive deep in the ocean or fight a dragon. A vivid imagination keeps me sane.

    willitara [at] gmail [dot] com

  147. Susan Smoaks says

    I truly believe that friendship, imagination and adventure are of the utmost importance in our child’s life. They help with growth and maturity and help keep life fun and exciting.
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

  150. Crystal M says

    Friendship, imagination and adventure are some of the most important aspects of my sons’ lives. We try to incorporate them into our everyday life because they not only mean developing creative and social skills, but enjoying their childhood years (which go by way too fast)

    crystalmethod54751@gmail.com

  152. slehan says

    Friendship, imagination and adventure are all important for kids (and adults, too) We take a daily hike around the lake and see what adventures we can have.
    Thanks for the contest.

    slehan at juno dot com

  156. Ashley Morrissey says

    Friendship, imagination and adventure are the three best things when you’re a child. Friendship for when you’re feeling lonely. Imagination for when you’re feeling bored. Adventure for when you’re feeling a little..well, adventurous! 😉

    -Ashley Marie Morrissey
    ashummz05(at)yahoo(dot)com

  160. bettycd says

    All kids need to have friends – And Winnie the Pooh was all about friendship; the stories were great to expand the imagination as they went on adventures
    tjandbcd at optonline dot net