Showing posts with label adventure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label adventure. Show all posts

Monday, September 1, 2014

Ice Bucket Challenge

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has been extended to Maurice's Ducks on Instagram. They of course, accepted and challenged other ducks on Instagram as well.

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the ALS Foundation and how they choose to spend the money raised. I don't really understand it, and the rubber ducks are divided on the issue. For that reason, they have decided to donate to the local ALS charity right here in Utah.

Now the ducks are extending the challenge to YOU. Ice yourself, donate to your charity of choice. Don't ice yourself, donate to some kind of ALS charity. Even if you donate your time to help people with ALS! Good luck!

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

A Mystery Solved

Sherlock and Dr. O.J. Patterson came to a conclusion about Betty's murder a few days ago, but they were so shocked with the results they had to test and retest before an announcement could be made. Finally, when they had undeniable, irrefutable evidence, Sherlock called everyone together for a meeting.
The ducks have gathered for an important meeting. 

The doctor and detective duo began to explain the mystery to all.

Betty went out with her friends Billy, Jack, Frenchy, Martha and Frank. Soon after arriving at the party, Billy had to leave. Martha and Frank were busy being a couple, so Betty, Jack, and Frenchy spent a lot of the night together. They did some dancing and had some refreshments. Martha and Frank joined them for a bit, then the group split up. Frenchy and Betty were going to have a sleep over, they couldn't stop talking about it.

This is where things got a little muggy for Sherlock. Since Frenchy refused to cooperate, the detective had to piece together everything. From what he could gather, Frenchy and Betty left the party and headed into town in search of a little more fun before hitting the hay. While walking around, the girls apparently ran into some "unfriendlies", and Frenchy took off. Betty either didn't follow or was too slow, because Frenchy didn't see her again. 

Martha was so upset, because she feels had she spent the night with Frenchy and Betty, the ladies would not have ran into trouble. She essentially blamed herself and would not be convinced otherwise. Which is why she was PISSED when Sherlock announced that Betty was, in fact, quite alive.



Here she is, alive and well.
Yes, you read that right. Here she is, alive and well. Now you must be wondering how on earth Dr. Patterson examined a dead body if there was none? Well, in the world of ducks, rubber ducks get along with zombie ducks (also known as dead ducks and devil ducks) in a tentative friendship. But occasionally, zombie ducks like to play a "prank" on rubber ducks. These pranks are designed more to remind everyone that zombie ducks are still around and less to be funny.
For this particular "prank" the zombie ducks approached Betty and Frenchy, and Betty eagerly agreed to be part of their little plan. She gave the zombie ducks all of her identifying information. Since rubber ducks do not have DNA, all  they had to identify Betty was her stuff. They just had to give it to one of their ducks, and place them where Betty was last seen. To make sure the zombie replacement stayed "dead", she took a heavy duty sleeping medication that lasted for several days.
Sherlock and Dr. Patterson questioning the zombie duck.

The zombies did not account for Dr. Patterson's excellent knowledge of the rubber duck body. He soon realized that he was not looking at a rubber duck, but a zombie duck. When Sherlock couldn't get any answers from Frenchy, he assumed something was up. Since they are notorious for their little reminders, Sherlock assumed zombies were involved.  He told Dr. Patterson who used an anti sleep serum to wake up the zombie and get some answers. 

Chaos and outrage after the announcement.
Many of the rubber ducks are outraged with Betty. How could she do this to them? However, most are relieved that there is not a murderer among them. Betty mean while feels awful for the trouble she called and is on probation until further notice. Since zombie ducks are technically their own community, all Sherlock could do was to ask them to please play less traumatizing pranks.

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Summer Colds

Little Scott has caught one of those awful colds. He hasn't been adventuring because he's snuggled up at home, napping. Forgive him, he'll be back soon! Or he will be sending one of his friends to adventure.



Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Scouting the Grocery Wildlife



Safari Scott is scouting out the local hunting grounds. So far, nothing edible has been found.

Monday, July 7, 2014

The Rest!

After the fireworks there was a fair with lots of vendors and some big blow up rides and tons of delicious food. There was also a concert on the lawn. I didn't get a picture of those, but trust me it was awesome. Uncle Sam enjoyed sitting around with the free flags they handed out.



The fireworks started at 10 PM, with a sound track of some patriotic songs. I seriously love this part. Fireworks without music are just not as magical anymore. Uncle Sam loved the songs. Here are some of Uncle Sam's very favorite fireworks.










That's all folks! We hope you survived your Monday and that it ended well. Cheers to a good week!

Friday, July 4, 2014

Festivities

Uncle Sam has already had a long day! First thing this morning he attended the Canyon Rim Ward breakfast, which featured delicious pancakes and bacon. Then he headed out to Fantasy Con.



Fantasy Con is a lot like Comic Con but less popular... For now! As a VIP Uncle Sam got this awesome dragon. He was too scared to come out of my bag though. Too many people, not enough ducks. After leaving Fantasy Con, Uncle Sam was starving.




Nothing says America like Panda Express! (That was a joke). Now Uncle Sam is resting up for the REAL festivities.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!

To celebrate Uncle Sam is traveling in style in this little clutch I made.



What's more American than burlap? We don't know. See you folks tonight!

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Headed for Sandy City!


This is Uncle Sam's first Fourth of July with me and I wanted to take him to my FAVORITE firework show. Logan's fireworks are nice but they are at the football stadium so I don't usually get close. There is a pretty good show in Hyrum but they shut down their fair so early so then you are just sitting in Hyrum waiting and waiting and there's really not a "good" spot. So we problem solved and headed out to my hometown of Sandy. Here, they have a bunch of fun stuff. Uncle Sam will tell you all about it tomorrow!!!

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Uncle Sam Has Aggie Pride



My favorite thing about Logan are these bulls are over town. While Uncle Sam and I were exploring downtown he insisted we stop and take this picture.

Baking for America



Uncle Sam made some "Summer Velvets" cake for the fourth of July. This box from Duncan Hines comes with a red cake mix and a blue cake mix. Add some white frosting and BOOM! America!!!! Uncle Sam was quite pleased with the results! He mixed the mixes together in the same pan to get a swirled look. Then he mixed up some buttercream frosting for added deliciousness. These cupcakes were gone in a day!




Uncle Sam definitely recommends you pick some mix up ASAP. Happy baking!

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

This Outfit is Uncle Sam Approved


Uncle Sam loves all things red whitq
and blue, so I'm going to dress up for him all week! Maybe all month! Uncle Sam and I love dressing up for our long days at work and adventures around town. Today we went to JoAnn Frabic and Lee's Marketplace

Monday, June 30, 2014

Good Morning



GUYS IT'S ALMOST THE FOURTH OF JULY!
Uncle Sam is so excited to celebrate with you! And what's more American than getting up early for some good old fashioned hard work? Probably nothing. Happy Monday!!

Saturday, June 28, 2014

When the Sun Goes Down



We built a bonfire to roast s'mores. That's what summer is all about, right? This little duck, Martha, loved the fire! She almost got a little bit too close.


Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Finished!


After hours of hard work and frantically searching for a puzzle piece, Emery has finished her puzzle! Don't those cupcakes look delicious?!?! Emery is going to bake some of them and let you know. Happy Tuesday everyone!

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Cupcakes and Puzzles



Emery the Elephant is hard at work on this delicious puzzle. 1,000 pieces of everyone's favorite treat: cupcakes! Can she solve it before Sunday ends? Its looking unlikely, but Emery is not a quitter!

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Swimming!



This is the first time we have gone swimming at the pool at our new apartment. Beach Ball Bill really enjoyed soaking up the sun. Poolside tanning is best tanning. Especially when the water is too cold!

Friday, June 20, 2014

Successful Shopping



Frank is all ready to cook dinner! Pulled pork sandwiches with homemade mac and cheese and a side of salad. It was basically the greatest dinner in a long time. Frank has committed to cooking at home more often.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

I Mustache You To Forgive Me



Well folks, I am working at a job where I can't legally take pictures so it has been hard to post. Also, two packages of rubber ducks have gone missing! So I don't know whats up with that. I hope you all are having safe and exciting summers! Check back soon and I will hopefully have some more posts.

Lots of Love,
Jamie