Family Fun

4:20, A Busy Day

Today is a busy day for me at work. Every year the ritual of 4:20, drives me nuts. I see people with 364 days of sobriety throw it all away because the calender flips from 4:19 to 4:20! I have added some myths about the infamous day.

Known 420 Myths

*Police dispatch code for smoking pot is 420.The number 420 is not police radio code for anything, anywhere. Checks of criminal codes suggest that the origin is neither Californian nor federal. For instance, California Penal Code 420 defines as a misdemeanor the hindrance of use of public lands.

* Pot is not addictive. Truth is it is the gateway drug for harder drugs. People who use pot tend to look for a stronger high when the pot use doesn't cut it anymore.
*There are approximately 420 active chemicals in marijuana. Actually, there are approximately 315 active chemicals in marijuana. This number goes up and down depending on which plant is used.
*April 20th is National Pot Smokers Day.Well, it is now :) ; but that wasn't the origin.
*April 20th is Hitler's birthday.Yes, it is his birthday. But, as 420 started out as a time, not a date, his birthday had nothing to do with it.
*The date of the Columbine school shootings.This happened after the term was already in use.
*4:20 is tea time for pot-smokers in Holland.Tea time in Holland is at 5:30 pm, or is it 2:30 pm? Seems no one is quite sure when the wonderful people of Holland drink their tea.

If you run into a teenager today pass this info on.

Spring Break here we come!

We had a great time over the break. Tanner and Tara were still trying to get over their colds, but were troopers in all of our travels. We spent two nights in San Diego and had fun in the hotel, aren't you supposed to jump from bed to bed holding your 3 year old?
My children love hotels, for the baths and showers. They had so much fun playing in the water. We had 17 towels soaking wet to prove it. The maid just laughed when we handed her the pile of towels.
My Grandma flew in from Florida. 4 Generations at the San Diego Zoo.
All Aboard!
It doesn't take much to entertain us.

This year Tanner has expressed such an interest in helping in the kitchen. He put all of the cloves on the ham for me. He gets so proud of himself, it was great! 
We all went to church with green and blue fingertips.
Forgot to turn it sorry, The Easter Bunny brought Tanner a Wii game.
Everyone enjoying their spoils. Happy Easter to everyone.

Welcome The New Addition***

The Easter Bunny came for Family Home Evening and shared his gift with us. He said that because we had spring break and we were all home, he would like to have us enjoy his gift now. He brought us Cooper! He is a black Lab and a sweet heart. It has bee 15 months since Scooby died and we decided we were ready to open our home again to a new friend.
The kids were so excited and played with him for hours outside today.
The original animal lover!!!!!!!
Torie surprised us and asked if it could be here dog this time, sure thing girl, of course!

SDD for teachers, Play Day for us!

The teachers had staff development day so no school. We decided to take the kids to the San Juan Capistrano Mission and the Dana Point Beach. We had so much fun today!
Tanner and Emily discover the huts....
For whom the bell tolls.... US!
The flowers were beautiful, that was our favorite part.
What a good looking bunch
We had a picnic in the park and enjoyed no snow on the ground for the afternoon.
Torie and Tara have been wanting to fly kites for some time

I Did It Mom!
A fun day for all. I love the play days, they are few and far between, these days, but a nice reminder on how much I love playing with my children!

Last Call For Cookies.....

Most of us are meeting in Las Vegas this weekend. Please let me know if you would like to buy some from Tara, I can deliver them to you this weekend. They are 4.00 per box and the types are... Thin Mints, Carmel Delites (samoas), Thanks a lot, Peanut butter patties, Peanut butter sandwiches, Lemon delights. Just email or test or call to let me know. Thanks to all who have helped Tara in the sale this year.

When mom has the flu.......

I have not been feeling good for a few days and came home early today from work. Tanner and I laid down to take a nap and I thought we both fell asleep. I was wrong, when I got up he was quietly next to me, what I didn't expect is what he had done before he went down.......
Yes the water is running and the toothpaste is everywhere.
How many books did her need to grab with the loader?
As usual, Tanner is never without electronics.
What an angel, what an imagination....