Life Time Achievement Award

Presented by Fin

It's that time of year for the aCATemy Awards and Little Productions has been awarded with a Lifetime Achievement Award. I am so honored to receive this beautiful and most prestigious award. When presented with our award, and I quote from what Fin had so say, "The CCSI Group (My SIF MoMo is involved and the many other cats and dogs behind the scenes) they are all worthy of a Lifetime Achievement for the many creative capers they have produced."

Again, thank you so much Fin for this great honor that you have given to all involved with the production of the CCSI shows.

Be sure to head over to Fin's place to see the other award winners of the evening.

A Valentine's Party!

It's Valentine's Day and Asta is hosting a party at Castello San Marco in Italy! Thanks to Opus who picked us up in the MFV we all arrived safe and sound. There were so many of us that he had to make two trips.


The first to arrive were, left to right, Stella, Stanley, Asta, Lacie, Charybdis, Momo, Socks, and Scylla. They were watching as the MFV made the second trip with Ruis, Karl, Opus, and myself on board.

Photo by Karl

Karl and Ruis treated us to a trip to Mount Etna for an early morning look see. I got separated from the group and was wondering why I decided to venture off on my own.

Photo by Karl

Photo by Karl

All together again we got dress up and posed for a group photo before heading to Castello San Marco for a night of celebrating Valentine's Day.

Photo by Asta

We had a wonderful night, it is always great to be with good friends. It was especially an exciting evening as Opus had a mystery date with him and we finally got to meet her.

Photo by Asta

After the party the three sisters went back to their room and talked into the early morning hours. Be sure to check out all blogs of those that attended the party to get all of the gossip!

Carnival Time

Photo by Ruis
l-r: Sassy, Asta, Opus, & Momo

Carnival at Ruis' place. Check it out!

What's Up?

Photo by Ruis

Something is going on over at Ruis's place. Be sure to stop over and see what is up.

Not Fair!

This just isn't right! Moth, mom of the house, isn't being nice about helping me with my postings or visiting my friends blogs. I miss you all and I don't know what to do to get her to work for me again. She did say for quite awhile that the blogging would have to take back burner for awhile and it didn't happen but now . . . arghhhhhhhhh! Any ideas anyone?

Just know that I will try and visit when I can. We are all fine here so not to worry.

Befana

Today I received this beautiful gift from Opus along with the following note:

"Dearest Friend,
Sending a big hug to you from across the miles. I do hope that your first days of 2009 have been filled with fun, love, and laughter. Tonight is a BIG night here in Italy. According to Italian folklore, Befana (the good Christmas witch) will visit our homes. Before you go to bed, you must hang your stocking up and if you have been a good kitty or doggy (which I know you have) Befana will fill your stocking with goodies . . . hang your stocking before you go to bed in hopes that Befana will leave you treats!

Much love from Italy,
Opus"



Thanks Opus for the stocking, I have it hung and waiting for Befana to come! Hope Befana comes to your house.

Behind The Scenes CCSI IV

This post is dedicated to Emil the first paparazzi photographer of the CCSI shows. I have no doubt that little Emil is taking photos of others that are at the Rainbow Bridge. If only we could see those photos.

Emil Official Photographer of the CCSI shows

I had asked Karl to let me know how Emil got into taking photos on the set of the CCSI shows and received the following from him.

"When Emil was hanging out on the set of CCSI III he saw many things that were not meant to be public! He had the ingenious idea that if he could capture those with a camera he might be able to sell them and this way make money for charity! He begged me for a camera and as I didn't really know what it was for and thought he just wanted to take pretty pictures of the desert I gave him one, actually engraved his name on it too . . . the idea - money for charity is always good, right? . . . there was no stopping the paparazzo - a name he proudly gave himself . . . he took great joy in his work and had an uncanny ability to catch cats, and dogs, off guard!"

We miss you Emil and the others that are now at the bridge. Always know that all over the bridge are close to us in our heart and thoughts.

Now let's begin with the behind the scenes photos of CCSI IV - The Momomo Caper. I would like to mention that no injuries or accidents happened while filming.


l-r: Xing Lu , Sukie, Tintin, Aniwa, Ayla, Queen Snickers & Tybalt

The kids are playing hard while out of sight of their Nanny, Mrs. Oz.

l-r: Billy, Xing Lu, Tybalt, Queen Snickers & Goldie

Working extra long hours helping each other learn their lines.


l-r: Tintin, Ayla, Goldie, Sassy, Tybalt, Opus, Billy, Aniwa & Queen Snickers.

Opus and I gave the cast a lesson in method acting. This is something that we studied while attending the Actors Studio in New York City.

l-r: Tintin, Mrs Oz, Ayla, Billy & Sukie

Mrs. Oz making sure the child labor laws are followed and keeping tabs on the young ones.

Photo by Karl

Karl, writer, and Ruis checking out the studio.


l-r: Opus, Karl, Ruis, Sassy, Momo & Asta

THAT'S ALL FOLKS!

Wishing you and your family the best in the year 2009!!

Take a pair of 2009 glasses to wear for the New Year and pass them along to your friends too!