Phineas and Ferb. Those two cool kids just trying to figure out how to spend their Summer vacation. Creative, amazing inventions and a sister who's always trying to bust them, only to have their creation disappear right before Mom shows up.
Add in their pet, Perry the Platypus, who's really a secret agent fighting an evil scientist (Dr. Heinz Doofenschmirtz) and some great music, and you've got real entertainment.
This Disney show has become part of our daily lives. We [all] sing in the car to the soundtrack, especially "Today is Gonna be a Great Day." If someone does something not so bright, you might just hear one of us say, "Don't be a Doofenschmirtz." If we are looking for one our cats, we've been know to say, "Hey, where's Licorice?" in a very Phineas tone. I don't think a day goes by without one of my girls saying, just as Isabella does, "Whatcha doin'?" And we all enjoy checking out the Fridays when an all-new episode comes on. I feel a bit like we a 1950s family all crowded around the TV ready to watch The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.
Yesterday as I was checking out my blog reading list, one of my favs, The Handmade Spark, posted the instructions on how to make a Perry the Platypus Inaction Figure from the episode, "Toy to the World." I am sort of embarrassed to say this, but I seriously did a little happy dance.
I'm sending a big thanks to Tim Adam for finding this little treasure on Instructables.com and sharing. This might just be something we do this Summer...if I can wait that long!
Now to quote from one of my favorite songs:
This could possibly be the best day ever,
And the forecast says that tomorrow will likely be a million and six times better,
So make every minute count jump up, jump in and seize the day,
And let's make sure that in every single possible way,
Today is Gonna to Be a Great Day!
MORE FUN:
Check out some of the Phineas and Ferb songs on YouTube
Learn to draw Perry the Platypus
Stop by Tim Adam's other site, Handmadeology
Fun and games with Phineas and Ferb
OH MY GOSH! These are the most ADORABLE platypus toys ever! I gotta find those instructions!
ReplyDeleteMy father used to watch Ozzie and Harriet when he was a kid, and told me he had 2 imaginary friends who were very much inspired by the antics they pulled. I'll have to see what these Phineas and Ferb characters are up to!
Hi Cassandra! Funny! I'd love the hear a story or two!
ReplyDeleteHere's a direct link to the instructions for you: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Perry-the-Platypus-Inaction-Figure/
Let me know if you make one...I'll post pictures!