Yes, welcome to California, where we have high Meth-making equipment seizures, but relatively low arrests! Please enjoy this informative chart which I have found on the Interwebs for your perusal.

http://democrats.science.house.gov/Media/File/Investigations/Methamphetamine/meth_stats_2004.pdf

Congratulations on being the #1 Google result for crack/baby formula searches! Nice job, Research Maven Becky P.!

However, further research found this excerpt: “Infant formula is often used in the drug world. Drug dealers use powdered baby formula to cut the strength of cocaine and heroin. According to a recent article in Chicago’s Journal Standard, “the popular powdered baby formula is primarily used in the drug world to dilute heroin and methamphetamine or to stretch the product when supplies run low.” Special Agent Joanna Zoltay states that, “The consistency and the way it looks is what makes it a good cutting agent,” Zoltay said. Infant formula is non-toxic and relatively safe to cut with any number of drugs.”

And with that fascinating tidbit, I hope you and Maddy had a safe trip home with limited amounts of screaming, fussing, and pant-crapping. For both of you.

The MN is already ready for your next visit!

Geez you make Minnesota look good! You are an awesome photographer and I’m wondering if you know about or have considered selling on iStock. The fees are teensy, but really can add up. I have friends who are making serious money—enough to scale waaaaay back on their day jobs. If you haven’t, check it out at http://www.istockphotography.com.

Hope you’re having a good day! We’re thinkin about ya up here in Washington!

PS I love that first picture of her, she looks like she peaked her one eye open to look at you and say “What the? C’mon Dad, I’m sleeping.. get that camera away!” What a cutie!!!!