As a little treat, we thought we’d share a conversation Gena had a couple of weeks ago with Bob and Larry of the famed VeggieTales. It was so silly! We Suarezes were just working hard, minding our own business, playing with the kids, and guess who stops by? A couple of cute veggies. Take a look at what we talked about.

GENA: Bob and Larry! Hey, thanks for stopping by The Old Schoolhouse for a visit this fall. It’s been a couple of years since we last chatted here at TOS. Come on in out of the wet rain! Tennessee at this time of year is pretty soggy. I don’t want you to wilt or anything. Sit down! So, how are you two boys getting along?

BOB: Hello—it’s good to be back again and it is so nice to see you!

LARRY: Yeah, it sure is! I’ve missed the old homeschool place. There’s no place like homeschool!

BOB: Larry, be serious!

GENA: Ahh, Bob, he’s okay. Life can’t always be serious. [grin]

LARRY: Oh, okay! How are we getting along? Great! We’ve been spending a lot of time together over at Bob’s house! That’s where our new TV show is based!

BOB: Yeah, we have been working a lot together on our new show. I can’t wait to show it to everyone!

GENA: And I can’t wait to see it. You two are hilarious—our kids love you guys. As you know, Larry, more and more veggies are being homeschooled. What are your thoughts on that? Any comments?

LARRY: I love home … and I love school—so I bet homeschool is really fun! I think it’s cool that kids get to spend time with their families while they’re learning! Do you still get a recess or have those little square pizzas for lunch? I never liked to drink milk on pizza day. That just seemed strange to me—pizza with milk? I just don’t know about that. You remember that kid Oscar that was in lip rehab with me? He liked milk and pizza, so I guess if you really like it …

BOB: Larry! Anyway, it is great that kids can learn right in their own home. I think that’s great.

LARRY: Yeah, me too—even without milk and pizza.

GENA: [laughs] Listen, boys, homeschool is where it’s really at. Recess is far better at home because it lasts longer. In fact, we combine that with lots of field trips with friends, too. And pizza? Hey, as a homeschool veggie, you can have it the way you want, with or without milk. And my kids don’t have to stand in line for it, either. Lots of freedom to be YOU when you’re homeschooled.
You know, Bob, I have to say that Paul and I really loved your response to Larry a few years back when, in Spanish, he sang about your dancing and singing abilities. You brought a lot of laughter into our home; you’re certainly my favorite character (sorry, Larry). What’s new in the works with you, Bob? Any improvements you’d like to talk about? I hear you are practicing a lot.

BOB: Well, Larry and I have been very busy lately! VeggieTales is coming to Saturday morning TV this fall on NBC, Telemundo, and i Network as well as work on our new DVD releasing this fall, Gideon: Tuba Warrior. We also have a new movie coming to theaters in 2008, The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie. All this work has made me a bit tired, to tell you the truth!

LARRY: And you’ve been a little bit grumpy too, Bob.

BOB: I’m sorry, Larry. I guess I just didn’t realize …

LARRY: That’s okay.

BOB: What about that one time I brought you cookies? Wasn’t I nice then?

LARRY: Yeah, that was real nice. Now there’s something to eat with milk.

BOB: Larry, enough with the milk already.

LARRY: Sorry, Bob.

BOB: That’s okay, Larry. Anyway, it has been a little busy to say the least.

GENA: You guys are funny. I love how you value each other’s friendship; that really shows. And, I really appreciate you boys stopping in; you’re always welcome here. Our readers totally enjoy seeing what you two fellows are up to.

BOB: Thanks for having us—it’s always nice to be here! We have been up to a lot lately, and I hope that everyone will be able to watch us on Saturday mornings this fall. It’ll be fun for folks to see my house after all these years.

LARRY: Yeah, Bob’s house is real nice. He has cookies and milk …

BOB: Larry, don’t start that again.

GENA: Bob, I think Larry’s thirsty for milk. You might stop somewhere on the way home. He seems a little overheated, maybe …

LARRY: And all of our friends are there. Working at Bob’s house has me thinking a lot about home. I think it’s time for me to redecorate. I am thinking about adding a bathroom downstairs or painting the living room a nice blue color. I like blue.

BOB: Larry, what does that have to do with the TV show?

LARRY: I don’t know.

BOB: Ohhh-kay, thanks for having us. I think it’s time for Larry to go home.

GENA: Yeah, me too, okay. And don’t forget to stop out for milk. Thanks again, guys, for dropping by. See ya! Don’t get too wet on the way home!