Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Since winter started warming up into spring, or really ever since we became good friends, Brock has been trying to educate me on one of his favorite things, baseball. It started with a lesson on how to correctly throw and catch a baseball. To be honest his methods made me feel like one of the little leaguers he used to coach, but I have to admit his metaphors of poking the giant and throwing pies were pretty effective. Haha and although I'm no baseball  player, I was throwing way better than I ever have by the end of the day. After the basics it was time to hit the field to watch a real game. Since BYU's season started we've been to three games and we'll hopefully hit a few more before their last home game.

I never knew that I could actually enjoy watching baseball. I think a big part of it was that I used to get bored because I didn't really understand what was going on. Brock's been really good about answering all my questions and explaining the seemingly intricate details of the game though. Each time we go I find myself liking the sport more and more. I just regret that I never got to see Brock play back in high school, word on the street is that he's pretty amazing at the sport :) Anyway I'm hoping now that it's getting warm again outside we'll get to work on my throw a little more, I've always wanted to throw a little less like a girl. Oh and I think there's a sunflower eating lesson coming up as well which should be enlightening... haha.

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Ever since the 9th grade when my sister Melanie and I bought the music to Wicked both on CD and piano sheet music it has been my dream to go and see Wicked on broadway. Well the perfect opportunity came up when we found out the production's tour would take them through Boise, Idaho. We bought tickets as soon as we found out and this past Wednesday I finally had the chance to see the production that went along with the music I have loved for so long. Sadly my sister Melanie had a ballet performance coming up and could not make it, but I'm confident she will get the chance in the future, if she's not the one on stage herself by then :) On the bright side McKayla lucked out and got to use her ticket. My parents and McKayla met Brock and I in Twin Falls at my aunt Holly's house. We then all crammed into our little green car along some subway sandwiches and continued on to Boise. We had perfect timing as we got there with just the right amount of time to park and make it to our seats with a short wait before the show began. 

Wicked was everything I hoped for and more. The performers were amazing, Glinda was hilarious and Elphaba had the most amazing voice. Not only was the plot and music great, but the set pieces were incredibly intricate as well. 

I'm so glad I had the opportunity to go and I definitely wouldn't mind going for a second time someday in the future.

BYU Women's Conference 2011

Last week I started the spring term here at BYU. It was a little disappointing to have such a short break at home after just completing winter semester, but that was made up for by the two whole days I got to have my mom to myself :) My mom already had plans to come to the BYU women's conference so when we realized I'd still be up here too we decided to attend together. She stayed with me in my apartment at Wyview and we spent Thursday and Friday going to classes, an amazing concert (that included people like Hilary Weeks, David Osmond, Kirby Heyborn, and pianist Josh Wright), and eating delicious food. The conference was a great experience and I especially enjoyed the opportunity to listen to talks by Sister Beck and Brother Bednar. Most of all though I enjoyed sharing the experience with my mom. I love how close we are and how the older I grow the closer friends we become. Since this post is late it happens to fall conveniently on Mothers' Day, which is perfect because I want to let my mother know how much I love and appreciate her. She is truly an amazing woman in every way and if I can reach my goal of becoming even half as good as her someday than I will feel successful. I love you Mom and Happy Mothers' Day!!! :)