Riding the Rails

Currently I am sitting on a train riding up to Santa Barbra for yet another wedding. There is this great elderly couple sitting behind me who are talking at full voice about mass murder, graffiti, the infamous Heidi Fleiss oh and did I mention lesbians (actually they called them lezzie's)? The best part is that I am sitting in business class so the train is completely quiet except for the couple talking behind me. I am supposed to by studying for my Psych Testing final, but I am way too entertained by them to even begin to study. Oh what fun the train brings!

Mr and Mrs Jones

June 21, 2008 was one of the hottest days that we have had in Southern California this summer, 105 degrees in the shade! And that is the day that my wonderful friend Lauren got married in Romona, CA at a beautiful golf course. We sweated the day away, but they are finally married and I am so happy for them. Congratulations you two!

Angels In The Outfield

Take me out to the ball game...This last Friday night a few of my friends gathered together and headed over to Angels Stadium to watch the Angels play the Braves. My friend Amber was in town visiting from Colorado and LOVES the Braves as well as the Angels (she grew up down here) and has been waiting years to see them play each other. To be honest with you I am not really much of a baseball fan, and the few times I have gone to a game (and by few I mean 2) I have gone for the food! The hot dogs were awesome and the nachos divine...

It ended up being a really boring game with the Angels losing, however Kelsey had a good time and made friends with the boys who were sitting next to us. We also screamed emphatically when the Angels scored all 2 of their runs and sang Take Me Out To The Ball Game during the 7th inning stretch which resulted in my new favorite picture!

Unfortunately, I didn't get my camera out in time to capture the most thrilling part of the game...when two girls got into a fight a few rows below us, which resulted in drinks being poured on each other, hair being pulled, and eventually an escort out of the park by security. So far I am two for two on witnessing fans fighting at the games. :) Oh baseball how I love thee!

19...19...1985!

Yesterday was Ryan's Radical Birthday Extravaganza, a flash back to 1985! We started getting everything ready for the party around noon and finished it all up just minutes before the party started at 7pm. It was a theme birthday party, so everyone dressed in their best 80s attire, which is great since the last time we dressed like this we were in elementary school. Funny thing is I found my outfit at forever 21 since the 80s are apparently back. We had all the best 80s hits playing and even had a dance off to Michael Jackson's Thriller as well as the comedic styling of Brien Downie. It was a great party with great food and great people!

Ryan is loved by so many people! :)
The typical roommate shot...Kelsey and Brien...Shaunt, Nate, Ryan (the birthday boy), and Brien, The refuge crew.

The late night crew at the end of the party, The Birthday boy, Ryan and his family, Ryan and I rocking the 80s!

She did it!

Congratulation s Kelsey! After 4 1/2 years of hard work my wonderful roommate has her masters in BS, and might I add that she is quite full of BS. :) Actually she just got her degree from Talbot School of Theology in Biblical Studies (BS) and Theology. Yeah Kelsey! This weekend was filled with fun, food, tea and crumpets all in honor of Kelsey. I'm so proud!

Spring Recital

I swore I would never teach music. This June marks my one year anniversary of being a music teacher and love it. I love my students and this last Wednesday after a year of hard work they finally got to perform. They did a wonderful job. I'm so proud! :)

Happy Birthday Lauren!

Happy 26 Lauren! Today one of my closest and dearest friends came into the world and for that I will be forever thankful. We have gone though so much together and life would not be the same without her. So Lauren for this on your 26th year I present a trip down memory lane...

Our first choir tour together...
Yum, questionable tour food!
Your Graduation
East Coast Choir Tour with our bus whose AC didn't work
Your schools homecoming
Feed the birds at the wild animal park! (Best picture ever)

Getting lost when you took Sara and I to meet Aaron
Making us all go golfing at the driving range for your birthday and disrupting all the serious golfers.
And now your getting married!!! I love you lots and have had a blast getting to know you better over the last 6 years! :)