And now...A PADRES KITTY!

Are you sensing a theme here?

First and foremost, before I get into this exciting little post, I have to throw in a random story. Today I fell down the stairs in church. YEP. You heard me right. I was giving the closing prayer, started to walk of the stand and slipped. Cue a bunch of loud noises while I tried to regain my balance wearing heels. Fortunately after a bunch of awkward swaying and turning red, I was able to walk back to my seat. Not BEFORE my hometeacher actually got halfway out of his seat to try to catch me. PLEASE, make this flashback stop...The best part about the whole thing was the way that everyone tried to make me feel better about it. Pam actually suggested that it was endearing. Brad told me that "it could have been much worse." He apparently thought I was going face first, dress up, feet in the air. He also wanted me to pretend to have broken my ankle so I could get "sympathy dates." He claimed they'd be coming in by the dozens. He actually checked in with me after second hour to find out if anyone had asked me out on account of my "cute fall."

Ok, now back to the picture. Padres game, Friday night. Actually quite hilarious (but not even close to the hilarity of above story) in that we got free beanies that none of us could fit on our heads. The 4 year olds in front of us could barely fit them on their heads. Of course I found a large stuffed kitty to take a picture with (can't forget my kitten obsession). Look at Bryan, doesn't he look stoked to be there? That man loves his Padres and kitties. Anyone out there who has not been to Petco Park is missing out on the experience of a lifetime. Not the hugest baseball fan but this stadium could make anything fun. GO PADS!

Other highlights included: some of the most random conversation I've ever heard, running a red light in front of a cop (not me driving), eating millions of "ogre-sized" PB M&M's, piggyback rides across the street, and 3 hilarious drunk girls sitting in front of us.

Kitty Kamp

Well last week I started getting really obsessive about getting a kitten. My friend Peter got a tiny little kitten and I wanted one. So I started begging Darcie and she agreed to a test run. We borrowed little Ringer for 3 days just so she could see what it is like to live with a kitty. I personally had quite the blast, playing with Ringer before and after work. I also took her on a field trip to FHE and Petsmart. She was a little pocket kitty, just sat inside my hoodie and cuddled all the time.

The most shocking part of this whole escapade was that Darcie MIGHT have actually liked the kitten. She proposed renaming the cat as she did not think that her's was girlie enough. THEN, I received a email stating that she and Ben had tested the kitty's hearing and were worried she was deaf. WORRIED? ABOUT A CAT? DARCIE? I was so confused. So the topic of permakitty in our house has been tabled for a few days, but I'm thinking there might be a chance.

Here's me, happy as a clam, playing with Ringer. Thanks to Peter for loaning the live prop.

KRISTY HAIGHT!!!!!

http://picasaweb.google.com/marencrickmore/KristySWedding?authkey=ywi_8rDPXjU

Well guys, I have to inform you that the cutest wedding of all times took place yesterday. There are no words. Also I bawled through the entire sealing and could not get myself under control. Apparently I DO HAVE the ability to cry. Who knew?

I don't really know what else to say except GOOD JOB Kristy and Tom! We will miss them dearly as YSA's but their time has come. Kristy is one of my best friends and I know they are going to be so great together.

Check out the link above to see pictures of what I am calling the J. Crew Barbie Wedding, coming in catalogs Summer 07.

Happy Belated Mom's Day

I know it is a little late, but I wanted to wish all the mothers out there reading a happy Mother's Day! We, the whole clan, celebrated in traditional style. And by that I do not mean goofy, inappropriate, and rowdy. I mean we all went to Church together in the morning (parents' ward). First miracle of the day was established when not a single person asked me if I'm married yet. Then Hayley and I ditched third hour (calm down I went to my own Ward later for 3rd hour) to go to a park in Encinitas and set up a picnic for everyone. The park overlooked the water and it was quite lovely. Hayley, Paige, Harper, and Blair made an amazing cheesecake which involved PB, chocolate chips, and Oreo crust. HELLO. It was incredible.

We tossed around the football, made fun of each other, helped Hayley with her Sunday School lesson, and had an all around good time. I think everyone enjoyed themselves as we honored my favorite matriarch and yours, Janna/Mom. And no I'm not just saying that because she is the most faithful reader of my blog (and probably your facebook page if you have one). Let me tell you the 10 most hilarious/great/entertaining things about my mom. I want you to beware that you will be sad your mom is not as cool when you read this.

Top 10 most hilarious/greatest/entertaining things about Mom/Janna:

10. She wants to be a librarian someday and she wears the reading glasses now. She has the stare DOWN.

9. She can beat me one on one in basketball.

8. She reads one murder novel per day when we are on vacation.

7. She hates to shop. NO EXCEPTIONS.

6. I gave her her first pedicure. Less than 10 years ago. She's addicted now.

5. She will scream until she is blue in the face for SDSU sports. Especially when playing against BYU.

4. She knows how to comment on blogs. And no one taught her.

3. She doesn't know how to work a digital camera. Usually.

2. I've never had any pain or illness she doesn't already know how to fix. Amazing.

1. She has more friends on her facebook page than Reid does (a college freshman).

Just like on Full House (you know, the intro credits)

See I have this thing about roller coasters...I love them just the right amount of scary that they are fun, but not so scary that I actually fear for my life (irrational I know). I hate the ones at the Del Mar Fair (not scary enough) and I HATE the X at Magic Mountain (I actually cried) because it is too scary. I'm really quite hard to please when it comes to roller coasters. My personal favorite is California Screamin' at DLand. Ok, so I'm partial to all things DLand but it really is a perfect coaster. Just enough scary mixed with not.

What I'm getting at is that the Giant Dipper, at Belmont Park here in San Diego, is pretty darn fun. You would think it would be lame seeing as it is a wooden coaster built in 1925, but it is surely not. And for homegrown amusement, I think you would be hard pressed to find something quite as entertaining in the form of a coaster. As Jbob said, "this is TOTALLY worth it." "It" being the 6 bucks we paid to ride it. A little steep for just one ride, but its the experience that counts. And coming soon, "half price ride night," every Tuesday all summer. That would go a long way on a date as far as I'm concerned, take note SD daters.

I don't even think I can describe the fun in words, so I'm just going to refer you to this link for a virtual ride:

http://www.belmontpark.com/content.aspx?id=18

Its every bit as great as I remembered from childhood, but now with padded seats to keep you from needing a chiropractor.

I will say that I haven't been there in years, and last night I was appalled at the quality of people and merchandise displayed on this iconic SoCal (hate that abbreviation but so appropiate here) boardwalk. It was like a eclectic mix of county fair midway and Mexican feria. Pete and I decided the only thing missing was some cute kids selling Chiclets. But yet, you can buy lovely bling rings (see below) right next to an arcade selling cotton candy. Unfortunately, said bling ring stand was not open so we were not able to peruse the actual merchandise. I'm still hazy on what EXACTLY a bling ring is.

Lake Iwishiwasarealone

Went hiking today out at Lake Poway. The thing is, though, the whole lake was like a giant SNL skit or Punk'd episode. We arrived at the lake, paid to park, and took our first views of what appeared to be a gorgeous, sparkling oasis. We promptly began walking along the edge of the lake and Phil (on my right) was teaching me how to skip rocks. About 5 minutes into this, some sort of park ranger/boat renter guy/security personnel came on the a megaphone and yelled, "Attention on the shore: Please DO NOT throw rocks into the lake." WHAT in the world, are you kidding me? Later, I wanted to go for a swim. I go put my swimsuit on, walk over to the lake edge and find in huge letters on a sign "NO SWIMMING ALLOWED in the Lake." Ok, strike 2. By this point I'm really starting to look for a hidden camera. I mean, what is the point of a lake if you can't swim in it, right? So I'm sitting on the shore, trying to enjoy myself next to a body of water you can neither swim in nor skip rocks on, and all the sudden I hear the nebulous loudspeaker operator again. "Due to the HIGH wind advisory, no one may bring their boats in to dock or take boats out of dock for 2 hours. You must use the bathrooms on the shore around the lake, DO not come in to the dock." Meanwhile I'm looking around at trees that are not even swaying in the wind. I mean, what if some guy out there in his fishing boat had a dentist appointment in 1 hour? What was he going to do?

All in all quite hilarious. Don't get me wrong though, it was a beautiful place with a pretty little trail. I recommend it as a day trip, just make sure you know what the rules are. Because if not, Big Brother WILL remind you...Also all take note, I am turning into quite the little outdoors woman. Hiking, camping, what is next? I'm thinking about taking up rock climbing or mountain biking...My poor mom never saw this coming, she thought she had raised a lifetime noncamper!

Bad Days

Anybody every had one of these? Days when you feel like you might either kick someone in the face or cry or both at the same time? For no apparent reason...I know, I'm making it sound like I need to be medicated. But seriously, there is no real standout reason for a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day and I had one.

So I was contemplating today why in the world people have toes. What do toes do other than allow you to wear flip-flops and balance better in yoga? I don't think either of these purposes are why God gave us toes. Anyone have any ideas throw them out there. I mean, not that I don't like painting them pretty colors and having Vietnamese ladies soak and scrub them at the nail salon but I just don't UNDERSTAND them. And it is so unfortunate because for lots and lots of people they are the most unattractive feature on their body. You all know what I mean (wookie toe). If only we could do something cool like braid hair with our toes or wash dishes with them while drying with our hands...Maybe some of you can, I don't know.

I thought this picture of Paige and my toes would help you all focus on the important topic at hand.

Brand spanking new blog

My roommates and my ex-roommate (now married and prego, yipppeee!) are going to see Dirty Dancing as some sort of anniversary screening. I have only seen it once so I cannot participate in the reenaction of "favorite scenes" that is currently going on in my living room...Apparently I can't be in the club because the first time I saw it (in college) I felt so violated I had to check the rating on the box to make sure it was really only PG-13. So here I am...

I have decided that blogging is going to be my new hobby. Well, along with the sailing lessons I hope to take this summer. But I think sharing my personal life with all of you via the web will be just as enriching. Or at least I hope.

Hopefully this will prove to be more lasting than my tennis skills that I acquired last summer as my enrichment project. I played tennis last night with some friends and let me just say, I was slightly embarrassed to admit that I took tennis lessons for months last year. My returns were not always so much in the "clay" if you will. But hey, at least I had a tennis skirt. I was contemplating after that experience whether I really like tennis or if I just like the outfits. I came to the conclusion that the outfits significantly help the appeal...For the boys also, from what I hear.

Also, sorry for the huge picture, they tell me it will shrink when I put up more posts...