ComiCRAZIES

A couple weeks ago we had a Bunker first

which is always a fun thing for us.

We decided we would take the kids downtown

where this was going on.

From what we've read and seen on the news over the years,

we knew that it was a big deal

but we had no idea that it was such a B-I-G D-E-A-L.

We had such a GREAT time!

Right up from the convention center is the Gaslamp District which is such a fun part of town to walk around on a normal night, let alone when the comic con convention is in full swing.

Since it was difficult for the four of us to navigate the streets and intersections AND gawk and strain our necks doing double and triple-takes, we decided we should find a good place to plop so we could enjoy the sights. We scored a table right outside Ghiradelli's and ordered some ice cream sundae goodness so we could stare, ooh and awww in comfort as the crazies walked right in front of us. It was awesome!

Unfortunately, we didn't see the Twilight cast (dang!) but we did see some doozies in their place. At first the kids (Jared and I too) kept asking the "Why?" question (Why on earth are they wearing that? Why is that cute 8-yr old dressed like a zombie Rapunzel ? Why are we suddenly the only ones who don't seem crazy?) but after awhile you just stop asking and appreciate the people for who they were. It's sad to say, but after some exposure the craziness just starts to make sense.

Because why call when you can just text them?

Because sometimes even King Triton

needs to do some retail therapy.

Because who says that that Smurfette wasn't Asian?

Or didn't have a form of Smurf-leprosy for that matter?

Because where else would Iron Man

find a parking space downtown?

And where else would a guy like this get a job?

Because who says a bride and groom shouldn't be covered in blood splatter?

Because not every one can look like Michelle Pfeiffer.

Because it finally gives Austin an excuse for peeing his pants.

Because Avatars and Smurfs aren't the only blue people that deserve some attention.

And because rubber hair is so much easier to maintain.

Because patriotism shouldn't just end on July 4th

and because seriously, who doesn't like matching accessories?

Because sometimes even the Easter Bunny gets a little strapped for cash.
Because Justin Timberlake isn't the only person who can bring sexy back.

Because even big boys have little boy dreams

and anybody with a Y chromosome wants to secretly be a super hero.

Because cabs are expensive.

Because Darth Vader's cape has to get dry cleaned sometime

and because even evil villains can enjoy moments of quiet reflection.

Because even Tron needs a break from those darn video games.

Because, seriously, when else is he ever going to wear this?

Because San Diego has better weather than Gotham City.

Because this might just be the last year that we're not dressed up too.