Friday night at the movies

We had a really fun night last night. We told the kids to get a pillow and a blanket and hope in the car. They had no idea where we were going. They kept guessing but we told them it was someplace they had never been to before. We took them to the Sacramento drive in to see Iron Man. It was a perfect night. Just a little cool.

We got there at 7pm and had the total pick of where to park. We backed the truck in and setup the pillows and blankets in the back. Then the kids got to play at the park for a bit until it was time.

Was it the best clarity? No.

Was it the best sound? No.

Was it expensive? No. Have to love $6.75 per adult with kids under 11 FREE!!!

Was it a great night with the family? YES!

We had a great time laying in the truck watching a good movie. This drive in is not just for old films. They bring the new releases in. They had Iron Man and Speed Racer. They will have Narnia and Indiana Jones too. So we will likely go back in a couple of weeks for those. Can bring a picnic dinner and have a great time.

Hear this

The other day C made some extendable ears. She gets very creative with anything we leave lying around. We have to be carefull or paper, plates, tape, glue, bags or boxes end up in one of her crafts :)

Haws berries

While wandering the web came across this tidbit of info. Thought I would share. As many of you know the Haws family traces our roots back to Scotland. I did not realize that the berries of the Hawthorne bush are called Haws. They are pretty looking berries too!

The Hawthorn bushes have been heavy with Haws, which ripen around the end of September, changing colour gradually from scarlet red to a darker crimson. These can often be picked as late as November. They were not greatly prized in the more distant past, considered worthless except in times of need - according to one saying, "when all fruit falls, welcome haws", indicating that they would do if you couldn't get anything better! They were eaten more regularly in the Scottish Highlands and in India the tree is actually cultivated for its fruit. Nowadays haws are used for making wine, Hawthorn jelly and a liqueur made by steeping the berries in brandy.