April Fools Day 2009

Unsuspecting Father falls Victim to Offspring Scam

A father, and resident of Eagle Mountain, returned home from work on Wednesday, April 1st just like any other day, but this day was to be far from ordinary. 

 

"I knew the kids were in trouble the moment I walked in the door.  They were both sitting in 'time out' chairs and neither looked very happy.  I didn't see the wounds until I got closer."

What Ryan Gifford, the father of the children, didn't know was that it was all a ruse.

"I told him the boys had gotten into a fight.  I told him Carter had cut Matt's face with his pocket knife and Matt had punched Carter in the face in retaliation."  The boy's mother laughingly told reporters. 

But the Father was far from laughing.  Witnesses, including the children's grandparents, say he was "deeply concerned" and his reaction was one of shock and anger.

"He was really mad at us."  Carter Gifford, one of the children sheepishly explained.  "He told me I couldn't have a pocket knife anymore.  He thought Matt was going to have to get stitches."

The game was soon revealed, however, and all involved had a good laugh.  Even the dad.

"They got me."  He admitted.  "They really got me."

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BOYS!

We live the law of Moses at the Gifford house.  An eye for an eye and all that.  Actually, it looks more like an eye for a tooth.

When Matt gets a hold of the camara!

Anyone have any ideas on what this is a picture of? I think the lighter pink protrusion is Matt's tongue... other than that it's a mystery. Maybe I should blow it up, hang it in my home and call it art. All that it needs is a title.

*** TINA SPARKLES***

So, I was asked by some friends where my nickname "Tina Sparkles" came from. One gal commented, "I just thought it was because you liked sparkles a lot, but that didn't really seem like you." I should hope not!!!  My family started calling me Tina Sparkles when the movie Strictly Ballroom came out. HILARIOUS movie... and if you don't like it, then I don't like you. The first time you see it, it's weird... after that, it's just funny. Here's the only clip I could find that has a scene with the infamous Tina Sparkles. You have to keep watching for a few minutes before you get to her. 

Wendy Arnold LOVES hot tamales.  EVERYONE knows that.  

I was preparing a "truth or dare" game at one of our girl trips.  Different pieces of candy, linked to different secret truths or embarrassing tasks were put into a cup.  The unlucky individual that chose the hot tamale would be awarded the most humiliating deed to perform.  Having previous knowledge of Wendy's violent attraction towards this small, red candy, I felt certain that she would be the one to be "do(ing) a sexy dance down the circular staircase", as the rest of us laughed at her unfortunate circumstances.  My evil plans were falling into place.  Or so I thought.

I passed the cup around, a satisfied and sinister smile upon my face.  I looked into the cup to see which piece of candy had been rejected by all others.  The piece that was to be MY piece.

I hate it when karma comes back to bite you in the back side! 

You have to watch it sideways.  Alison recorded it and let's face it... she's a little sideways.  (But that's why I love her!!!)

My Genius Child

My 8 year old son drew this self portrait.  That's right... 8 YEARS OLD!!!  I know all moms think their children are amazing and wonderful, but... this is AMAZING and WONDERFUL!!!

The coolest Kinder Egg toy EVER!!!

To those of you who don't know what Kinder Eggs are, I say boo!

I discovered these chocolate candy eggs that hold a surprise toy inside while in Russia.

One such Kinder Egg held this...

It's a dog...

It's a Little Man!!!

Isn't that absolutely amazing!?!  I don't know why I love this so much, but I do.

Is that so wrong?

Before I got mine, my friend Missy got one that was a hedgehog/little man.

I coveted it.

I despised her for owning it.

I tried to steal it.

It didn't work.

I cried.

Now that I have my own, I have returned to loving her again.

All is as it should be in the universe.

I found some old yearbook pics of myself. Ah! Those were the good old days. I was voted "Most likely win an E.T. look alike contest". I still can't figure out if that was a compliment or not.

If you'd like to dig up some of your old yearbook photos, go to yearbookyourself.com
It's amazing what you'll find.