All the best to Anne. What great company she has, though :) Seamus is so cute!

She is adorable. You guys are so awesome to take in these animals who might never have had the chance to be given a home. What an amazing home she will have now. Pit bulls get a lot of bad press, but they are one of my favorite breeds. It's all in how they are brought up. One of my favorite dogs was a pit bull. I named her Bounce because she loved to jump in place. :) Congrats on your new dog, she is super sweet.

Love the Allman Brothers! Looking very much forward to all of your new blogs this week, and sosorry to hear about the ticket. I got one recently, and I am doing exactly what you are...guess it is like writing from the dictionary when I got in trouble in elementary school. ....and after all is said and done, what makes me more mad out of the whole ticket deal is the "have a nice day" with a half smile they seem to so gladly give after they write you up.

We need more people like those guys in the world. Loving all of your books...you're a really great writer.

I can't imagine living your awesome life. You're doing what I've always dreamed of. Traffic or no traffic, I'd trade my life for yours anyday. It must be amazing waking up and loving what you do for a living everyday!

Have an awesome trip, Wil! Sounds like so much fun for you. Wish I could be there! :)

It's so cool that you care as much as you do for all of us normal everyday people. I(and we) appreciate you and all of your hard work so much. I have 2 of your books I am making the time for to read as we speak. You're one of the best story tellers to date. :)

Lol...very cool! Happy 25 to one of the movies that defined my childhood. I always wished I had friends as awesome as the 4 of you were in the movie. Seems like it was summer '86 just yesterday, and I know it must for you. Rob knew he had a classic on his hands, and it has become just that. :) Can never hear "Rockin' Robin" without thinking of the treehouse scene.

It is just awful what has happened over there. I have no words. The pictures of the kids is what gets to me more than anything. My thoughts and prayers to Japan...don't know if that will do any good anymore, but I'll still send them. I just don't undrstand why things like this happen. Heartbreaking. Thanks for the post, Wil. I have donated, but I wish I could do more, like many.

I'm very sorry for your loss, Wil. My thoughts to you and his family. These are such kind words you've written here. I'm sure he would be honored.

You know, one could get a high off those scratch and sniff sticker things that always came with that book. It's kind of like the "Where's Waldo" books....someone always circled when they found him....bad enough I was on pins and needles waiting for the dentist and his bad news....then to find out Waldo had been found.

Such a good book. Your writing just gets better.

Take it from someone who has gone 10 rounds with the college path. I have had a very hard time...quit going for a while, worked full time....have recently gone back, and am working on my teaching degree in hopes to obtain the privilege to teach at the college level one day. Somedays I just don't think I'll make it between the full time job, etc. but I know I have to keep on keeping on. Your writing is an inspiration behind my career choice, and I have you to thank. Maybe one day I will make it. And no, I am long past my teen and early 20 years, but I guess we are never too old too start again, huh? Have a good week, Wil.

Wil,you have such a nice family. You must be so proud. :) I can't believe your website is 10 years old already...gosh time goes fast.

Your blog is what makes my day go right. Thank you for being the awesome that you are, and giving the world sooo many wonderful stories from your brilliant writing. I wish for You and Anne to have a very, very blessed and safe 2011! Have a great trip, Wil. :)

Can't wait to get it....I have enjoyed all of your books, and this one is sure to be another favorite. I am just waiting for when you start your own line of comic books....now, that would be AWESOME! Happy new year :)

Going to order mine tonight! Can't wait, and congrats!! We should all be blessed with your good looks. Merry Christmas and a very happy new year, Wil. :)

This is cool, Wil! Lol :)

Wil Wheaton: Father, Author, Actor, Blogger: A truly Smurforable and cool guy.

They are lucky to have you in their lives. The older my parents get, the more I cherish these kinds of moments. My dad is nearly 70, and well, you know... Got to hold on to them while you still have them. Thank you for this sweet story, Wil.

What a great day! I love your family blogs!

I love this story. It is so true that sometimes just looking at nature and the things around us can give us the most comforting pleasure and make our day better.

Funny you should write this post at this moment in time...I have had black cats or A black cat following me for the last two weeks. I have almost come to the conclusion it is some type of sign and that it is the same cat out to get me...lol. I mean, it is really freaky getting out of your car at night in a big parking lot and having this glowing green eyed creature of the night eyeing your every move....maybe I have just seen too many Stephen King movies....maybe it's my crypt keeper come to life...although, "come to life" seems kind of ironic for a crypt keeper. Keep an eye on those hawks, Wil.

So you're really not trying to starve us? We get to have our Burrito and eat it , too? ;) Can't wait! With all this popularity, I bet you feel like it is 1987 again, huh? Congrats on all of your new projects, Wil. :)

Aww, I love this! How lucky for that sweet dog you guys came to his rescue. He looks so sweet....we have one like him we are trying to adopt out. I bet he loves to hear you read, huh? ;) Good memories in the making.