For April Fools in 2004 I bruised up my face pretty good with make-up, taped some gauze over my eye, and wore my leg brace from high school.

I told my students that I'd been hit by a car. A lot of them, and some of the teachers believed me at first. It was a lot of fun.

At least there's no blood in these ones Mom. :)

What people are saying about these photos:

• Wow, you really got hashed. Just be sure to tell [your mom] I didn't do this one to you.
• Those are keepers for the scrapbook! And a great story to tell your grandkids.
• That is GOOD! Do you do your own make up for the bruises and scrapes?
• That is too funny!!!
• now THAT'S funny.
• That's awesome! Did your kids freak out?
• Very funny!
• hehehe. That's great!
• *sniff* I'm so proud!  They look really good!