Its Friday

Its Friday! Valtools Box already has his Friday Flashback videos up! If you like 80s music, check it out!

I had to go get a tire repair and Ifully recommend visiting Kauffman Tires..There was a bit of a wait, but there were so nice and guess what? They do tire repairs for free. That was a nice surprise. I am looking forward to our First Friday meeting tomorrow night, should be fun. Its been such a neat experience meeting all of these new friends.

June 23rd will be our or hopefully the neighborhood garage sale. Hoping to get a lot of stuff organized next weekend. Whatever we do not sell we will donate to a charity or give to friends in need.

Any ideas on how to organize this? Ways to advertise? Ways to make things easier? Ways to make a little extra money???? i need your help!!!!!

If you live in Atlanta, hope you will stop by~~~

Fridays

Appetizer
Name something you think is “the best.” Thats an interesting question. There are no products that I have to have..I will say CHik FIl A Unsweet tea is the best
Soup
On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 highest), how stressed are you today?
This morning at 6am I was stressed but I am pretty calm today. Lots of little stressors out there, but thats it
Salad
What kind of cleanser do you use to wash your face?
I used to use Clinique Bar soap but now I dont
Main Course
Tonight is a blue moon! What is something that you believe only happens “once in a blue moon.”
I have an easy shift at work and all my patients are happy
Dessert
When was the last time it rained where you live?
Its been a while..Ga needs rain pretty bad right now!

stuff

Well, not much going on here now. I woke up having a hard time breathing and relaxing. For some reason, everything that I need to do was the first thing on my mind.
Get tire fixed
Put away laundry
Find quilt pieces (I did over 30 pieces and cant find the bag)
Give Lucy her medicine
Organize garage sale which will also be one of our adoption fundraisers..Any ideas would be great and if you live in the Atlanta area, hope that you can stop by June 23rd..
Get a lot of things mailed (contest prizes, baby gifts)
Work on work schedule
First Friday meeting
Church on Sunday
Start organizing things to go in the garage sale..
Do I keep wearing my glasses or go back again for new contacts since my eyesight has changed?
Read chapter one for my LID group which starts today
Go to gym
Really start drinking water and get off the caffeine

There is more..Mind you, these are not stressful, just little things. Now that I have written things down, I do feel better. Michael worked on the garage and attic yesterday and cleaned the sink which was very very helpful..Yeah for Michael.
I am now going downstairs to let Lucy out and then hoping to sleep some more in the recliner.
Updates later I suppose.

Thursday 13- Baby Names

Thirteen Things about Amy13 Things to think about when you are adopting a baby from China and thinking about names1. The good news is you have longer than most people. We have a lot longer than 9 months, which gives you more time to go crazy2. When your last name is Christopher, do not make the first name really really long3.Make your you dont have too many relatives with the name.4.Make sure its something people can pronounce and spell without difficulty5.Dont tell too many people your choices. They will spend time telling you how many people they dont like with that name. Im sure this is the same with any baby name6.Make sure your baby name doesnt have too many t's to cross or i's to dot.7. Make sure the name doesnt rhyme with dirty words8.Make sure the name doesnt mean woman of sorry or anything else depressing9. If you are a pediatric nurse or teacher, check and see that the majority of the hospital shares your love of the name. I love Emma, Emily,Abigail , Madison and others but because all of America is using these names, we have to pick something else. BUMMER!!10. Make sure it goes with your last name11.Make a list. If you ever make a second list, I guarantee you will be going back to the first list.12. Different names are not always bad13.Naming a baby after a family member is cool, even if its a variation of the name As you can tell, we have really narrowed down our name choice. Hints will announced soon!!!!!! Links to other Thursday Thirteens!1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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Trivia and cheating

Its official. I need a valium or other sedative before playing trivia at the Mexican restaurant. Although we have already spoken to the children and parents before regarding cheating, they obviously did it again tonight. The parents seem to not even care. Even though we commented on it again, there was no comment back or denial. Seriously, although we came in first and they didn't place, it irks me. I can not even enjoy myself. Ugh!!!! I wish I could just let it go, but I can not!!!

Also, I got to hold baby Emily for a while as her dad fed her some applesauce. I noticed my leg was a bit wet so I thought he had dropped some applesauce..IT WAS NOT APPLESAUCE. The beautiful lovely 9 month old Emily peed on me...

HeeHee!!!

Wordless Wednesday

This is the latest quilt piece in our 100 Good Wishes Quilt project for baby Christopher who will join us from China late 2008 or 2009. This piece is from the wife of the pastor who married us. The material is from an old shirt she wore to work that collected lots of love and hugs. For more info on our quilt, click here. For more examples, click here. If you would like to participate please let me know here or email me at amyschristopher@comcast.net

Whats been going on.

Can you believe its the end of May and that American Idol and Survivor are over? Crazy!!! I am excited that Survivor will be in China next year.

What will Michael and I be doing this summer? Hopefully, having a garage sale June 23rd, saving money for China, cleaning and organizing our home, working on training Lucy the bassett hound some more, becoming more involved in a church, which means joining a church, becoming more physically active, picking out a baby name for our daughter in China, celebrating our LID each month on the 23rd and finding time to spend together. If anyone is interested in joining in on the garage sale, we would love to have another family or 2 join in on the fun!

Its odd. I remember as a child summer meant vacation. Now that I am an adult, we take vacations when we can. I think our next actually "vacation" will be home to Florida at Thanksgiving. I hope we can soon take a weekend away. It doesnt have to be far but there is just something fun about spending the night away from home. My sister is coming back for work in a few weeks and I can not wait for that. She is so fun!!! Im sure we can find something fun to do together...

Shortly, you will see a new blog design here. Do not be afraid. Do not run away. Its still me but with more color..

Anything going on in your life? We are still praying on Mondays over the The Christopher Family Blog and we are looking forward to our First Friday gathering this week. I am now off work for 2 days and I am thrilled. Not sure what I am going to do. Perhaps get ready for a garage sale. Who knows!!!!

Im still not sure what I think about Rosie vs. Elizabeth.. there is too much unnecessary drama in this world!

If you won my contest and need help picking out a movie listed on my blog, this should help!

Memorial Day 2006 Tribute

A video I found from last year...Please say a prayer for those over seas and their families who are missing them. Pray for everone who is serving and for those who have served!

God is God - Steven Curtis Chapman

Posting a video of a song that was written after 9/11,
hope you will listen to the words

I have been tagged

I have been tagged by hubby Michael and this is the best tag I have participated in, thanks Michael.Let me know if you participate or if you and I have any in common.


What were you doing 10 years ago?

may 1997..Getting ready to finish college at Union University with my Psych degree and moving back to Florida..I had been on the Internet for 3 years at this point

What were you doing 1 year ago?
This will be the same of Michael's. We started talking about adoption and getting rested from the Pentz Disney Cruise...A good time was had by all

Five snacks you enjoy:
1. lemons with salt
2.popcorn
3.anything with toffee or cheese
4.Doritos
5.Hot boiled peanuts

Five songs that you know all the lyrics:
1. this is cheating but anything from Steven Curtis Chapman
2. I could Not ask for More by Edwin McCain. our wedding song
3.Lifesong by Casting Crowns
4.The Right Stuff by New Kids on the Block..No, I don't sing it anymore
5. Faithfully by Journey


Five things you would do if you were a millionaire:
1. Get out of debt and repaint the inside and outside of the house
2.Save money so my children can go to private school and college
3.Take all of my family on a Disney cruise and have balconies
4.Donate a large sum to a home church if we had one and to the the pediatric brain tumor foundation
5.Get front row seats to see several musicals like Rent and Wicked and take some weekend trips and then front row to see Buffet, Chesney and Chapman...not all together

6. prepare for adoption number 2 as soon as we get back from China although its not allowed until you are home for 6 months

Five bad habits:
1.not exercising
2.not doing my devotionals
3.not cooking and eating out
4.letting Lucy be bad
5. not keeping up with the home I have been blessed with

Five things you like doing:
1)blogging
2.working on adoption stuff
3.planning trips and taking Disney Cruises
4.blogging
5.getting together with friends

Five things you would never wear again:
1) My aqua Just Say No to Drugs shirt in the 6th grade
I cant finish this list..Its too embarrassing

Five favorite toys:
1.the computer
2.board games
3.childrens books
4.fashion plates as a child
5.yoyos or rubiks cubes

I now tag the following people
1.Karen
2.Janeen
3.the mom of 3 beautiful girls
4.Stacy
5Chupie and Js Mom

Memorial Day thoughts

This M0nday, many of us will be having cookouts and pool parties with our family and friends and enjoying a day off from work.
Its really a day to reflect and to be thankful for the country we live in!

At the same time we are enjoying our families, other families are missing their loved ones as they are fighting for our freedom all over the world. Please say a prayer for our military who are away from their loved ones and for their loved ones who are thinking about them!!!!

For those of you serving or have served, I say

THANK YOU!

If you get the chance, go visit SgtHub

Saturday Photo Hunt- Colorful

Nothing more colorful, then some fresh fruit. And yet another Disney Cruise picture....

just thoughts from me

Its beginning to look a lot like a long weekend. I need you guys to help keep me entertained. What is your favorite Holiday and why? Are there any holidays that you dont really care about?

Happy Memorial Day!

Its 6am and I am so stinkin tired..Really, I am. I had the easiest shift ever and I am still tired. I worked as a Superuser to help other nurses learn the computerized charting and thats about it. 1 out of 5 almost done....

What are you going to do this weekend?

Scavenger Hunt winners! I have not forgotten about you. There has been no time to get to the post office during open hours...I have not and will not forget about you. My new blog should be ready any day now!

Rock on!!!

Fridays Feast

Appetizer
Name a sound you like to hear.
I love the sounds of the horn on the Disney cruise..It plays when you wish upon a star a lot. I love baby belly laughs
Soup
What is your favorite kind of cheese?
hmmm. HUbby has gotten me to like feta. I love a lot of parmesan on my pasta. I just love cheese in general. I guess its you are what you ear
Salad
Do you sleep late on Saturday mornings? Why or why not? I wish. I work every Friday night (almost) and go to slep between 9 and 10 in the moring..Ahhhh the night shift
Main Course
When was the last time you forgot something? What was it, and how long did it take to remember it? I forget keys and cell phone all the time. If I could get in the habit of keeping a purse, this would not be an issue
Dessert
Fill in the blank: I notice postive things when people around me are negative!!!

FYI, quilt square #5 arrived yesterday. Click here to see it!

To read more it about, go here!!!


Have a great day!

A sort of movie review and discussion

Michael and I were able to see a movie this afternoon. We decided against Shrek as all of Atlanta would be there and chose another movie, a romantic little film (sort of) called Lucky You.
It stars Drew Barrymore and some attractive guy and it was pretty much about poker with a story behind it.

I liked the movie, I loved the fact that there was a father-son story line that was delivered nicely. I do not remember any bad words but it had me thinking about the game of poker and other card games.
I offer this to you. Do you think poker is bad? My husband plays but he plays at a restaurant that doesn't play with money but just chips and gift certificates as prizes. Gambling can be addictive just like other things. I have been to Vegas (with family) and I have played the slot machines on cruises (not the Disney Cruise as they don't have them)

Here is my view. Poker (which is just a card game) is only "bad" when it interferes with your lifestyle and/or becomes an obsession. If it takes the place of things you need to be doing, it can be bad. A lot people play for fun or as a way to relieve stress. I know many family members who play every Friday night for fun.

Watching this movie, (and I am not giving away anything), the main character played poker as a living. But I saw some qualities of this game that could be bad and or dangerous. I am not sure I have ever talked about it and wondered other peoples opinions. I know many people have different views regarding this, so please don't yell at me if you disagree with mine. I think sometimes I may not be open minded and just want to hear from other people..

If you prefer to email me , amyschristopher@comcast.

Thursday 13

Thirteen Things about Amy13 Memories (I'm so not creative..just finished 6 nights in a row at work)These are simply random because I have too many to decide what was most important 1.My wedding week and honeymoon. From picking up friends from the airport, to delivering baskets we made to guests staying at hotels, it was such a special week and I will treasure it always. 2.Mission trip in 10th grade to Quito Ecuador. It was awesome!!! 3.Getting Lucy. I held her in my lap all the way from the pet store..She was wiggly.Lucy is a basset hound 4.Our orientation with our adoption agency 5.My first day of orientation as a nurse..Holy cow was I scared! 6.Finally passing my drivers license..no I wont tell you how many times I failed!! Heehee 7.Meeting Michael. We met online and the first time we "met" was pretty fun!!! Although I thought he would be a good friend 8. Tornado drills at college over at Union University..That was a lot of girls in one bathroom.. 9. Our first Disney Cruise!!! Cant wait for more! 10.Seeing Steven Curtis Chapman for the first time and finally meeting him!! That was cool! 11. Visiting my sister when she lived in Nashville 12. Seeing my sisters 3 children being born.It was too cool! 13. September 11. 2001 After the events, we learned that the day after our honeymoon we would be moving to Atlanta Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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One Month

ONE MONTH

Today we celebrate our one month anniversary of our LID (Log in Date) for our China adoption.

Click here for more updates

does anyone know of a site where i can get a button or something I can use each month as a little countdown, I am so not creative

the scavenger hunt is over and a few people havent sent me their email for their prizes, click here to see if you won!

What are we going to do tonight? Well, I just completed 6 nights in a row and I am ready to chill. We will be playing trivia at a restaurant which means we will be findind out who wone AI without sound..

Click here to vote on who will win!!!

We will also buy a childrens book today ( as we will do each LID anniversary day) to start our collection for baby Christopher!

Wordless Wednesday

If are not going to China for a while, I would like to do this again!! A Disney Cruise

Hmmm.... Im at Day 5 out of 6 at work and I am doing ok! Michael wrote a post on our church experience and how he felt. For the last few years, Michael and I have been looking for a traditional church. I miss hymns. I miss the experience I had as a child. I want those memories for my child. Then I started thinking, what I want most of all is to worship my God to enjoy the experience. I feel like I have put a rule on how I want to worship. Not cool. I want to be able to worship him anywhere. I have seen Him move in churches, in families at work and through friends.

My God wants me to focus on my relationship with Him. I do agree with Michael that there are churches that seem to spend more money on the church advertising and not on the people on the church. These are things I have read in the media. These are not things I know of first hand. Our society has changes and will continue to change. As Steven pointed out, each person that comes to know Christ is a celebration. I had never been to a church that had all of this video stuff before the baptistism, and it did feel odd. I think thats just because I had never experienced it.

I want a church. I want a community of friends who are believers. I want fellowship. I desire a small group. I want many things.

There are people who read out blogs that are not believers or who do not feel the same way I do. I almost want to protect my writing so I will not offend anyone. I am not ashamed of my desires or my faith and I am glad that I have met so many cool people online and have gotten so much encouragement. I hope that I can encourage people who have shown encouragement to me.

Michael and I want to go back and visit. I want to have an open mind. Sooo many people have recommended this church and there is such a wonderful small group opportunity there.

Pray for us!!

On another note, many patients tonight tried to tell me what happenned in Shrek the third!! I was able to avoid any spoilers!!!

Alright,
VOTE!

Who will win American Idol?
	Blake
	Jordyn
	I dont care
	I hate reality TV
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Its Monday-Prayer Day!!!

Just a reminder, we over at The Christopher Family adoption blog are inviting people to take the time today to pray for everything and everyone involved in the adoption process. Head on over if you would like to join this wonderful group!!!

Also, Michael made an interesting post on our church visit yesterday and wondered how you feel about the big contemporary churches..Head over to Valtools Box to read!

Ya know those days when you just wonder why? I have been having those. Why am I so blessed? Why do I have a house and a wonderful husband, a fantastic family and a job I dreamed about when I was a little girl.

There are people who don't have homes, who are widowed, who have gone through natural disasters, who have beaten cancer only to have it come back again with a vengeance? Why? Why do parents lose their little ones? I have seen how one little life can touch and brighten thousands of lives. I am so not deserving of Gods blessings. It is only by His grace that I am alive today.

I have met so many new blogging friends and even have been contact with old ones. I love those kinds of things. I love to be excited about things, little things. You can ask my husband and family what makes me happy. I love the day after Thanksgiving. I love Christmas. I love the Macys Thanksgiving Day parade. I love coming home, turning the corner and seeing Michael's jeep there. That makes me smile.

I love squishy babies. I love patients who love me. I love patients who make my heart smile and those that make my heart cry. I love rejoicing with my friends. I love to dream. I love to plan vacations I may never go on. I love to think of the future.

I have been given more than I deserve. A lot of times, I want more. Why? Am I selfish? I want to give, I want to be thankful but I want want want. I am often ashamed of that.

Thanks for reading my vent.

What makes your heart smile?
Whats your heart song?

Amy

Wicked

Rock on Husband! If you have seen the musical Wicked or have any desire, check out
Valtools Box!

Its the story of how the witches in the Wizard of Oz become friends

CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED HERE

So, the contest is over. More time to blog about other things and whats on my mind. My new blog will be here shortly..Im way too excited about that. Changes at work?

I have asked a lot of questions.

What do you do to relieve stress?

Saturday Photo Hunt- Cooking or cooked

THERE IS JUST SOMETHING ABOUT CRUISE FOOD, ESPECIALLY ON A DISNEY BOAT! IT MAY NOT LOOK APPETIZING TO YOU, BUT IT WAS SOOO YUMMY@!

Scavenger Prizes announced.

Ok guys, check and see if your name is here..If it is, email me at amyschristopher@comcast.net and give me your info. There are a lot of gifts so if it takes some time to get to you, don't think you are ignored. I am about to work a lot of nights in a row that I was not expecting..
Now on with the show

The winner of the 50 dollar prizes from our anonymous donor is Brandy!. She had more points than anyone! You have won a purchase from a wonderful website. I will get that to you as well!

Other random winners
Any DVD or CD listed on my blog or Valtools Box go to Larry, Jose and Michelle from Big Blueberry Eyes. Please search our blogs and email me your choices

Chik Fil A gear goes to Sparky Duck (seriously, I drew it in front of witnesses!!!)

Cute little Picture frame goes to Eye of the Rainbow at Random thoughts of a simple girl

Winkflash gift certificate goes to Karen W at For Such a Time as This!!!!

10.00 Amazon gift certificate goes to Jenny McB at J's Thoughts and Musings

A copy of my favorite book or another book listed on my blog goes to Young Mommy of organized Chaos.

A Family Devotional goes to Mercys Maid at Random Musings

A Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta onesie or toddler outfit goes to Simones Butterfly. Please send me the size when you send me your info

The travel mug goes to Booklogged at In Season

the stationary goes to Movie Girl!

That was fun. Points have been counted and now I have the results.

Let me sleep a few hours and then I will share the fun. Please come back to see if you have won!! If I dont see you before, please stop by this summer to see whats going on.

The next contest will be easy, stressfree and fun!!

Don't forget to check out Valtool's Box for Friday Flashback!!

PAULA DEAN IS COMING TO A PUBLIX IN ATLANTA AUGUST 3RD.. WOOHOO! HOW COOL WOULD THAT BE?

WORKING ON THE POINTS FOR THE SCAVENGER HUNT. ITS BEEN A BUSY NIGHT AT WORK BUT IM WORKING ON IT.

KEEP PRAYING FOR HEATHER!

Fridays Feast

Appetizer
List 3 emotions you experienced this week.
happiness. we are close to our 1 month anniversary of our LID towards our adoption
heavy heart- have friends going through a difficult time
peace- sister was in town and we had some girl time

Soup
Name a car you’d love to have.
if there were no gas issues a big SUV but only if I didn't have to worry about parking. If not, I would love to have a blazer again..Just something safe
Salad
Describe your typical morning routine.
With working nights, I get home in the morning and watch tv with Lucy the basset hound. We try to take a quick walk around the circle but some times I am too tired and then I go to bed. If I haven't worked..wake up, gym, laundry, dishes and then nap
Main Course
Have you ever emailed someone famous? If so, who, and what did you say to them? Did they reply? There are a couple of contemporary Christian singers I have corresponded with. I emailed Delilah the radio host 6 years ago and she called me asking me to read my email on the air..I was embarrassed and said no!!

Dessert
Do you listen to podcasts? If so, which ones?
Nope, don't have an IPOD or MP3 but really want one

sisters and other things

I am just sitting here watching season 2 of 90210 until I take my nap. I just realized I am working the next 5 nights..Ugh..Could be rough!

I had a nice visit with my sister and I started thinking about sisterhood. What a cool thing. I don't know much about brothers, but sisters have a special relationship, especially the ones that are pretty close together. No matter where you live, there is someone there for you. Whether its email, phone call or an actual visit, a sister is a permanent, guaranteed forever best friend.. Kelly and I didn't get along well when we were younger. I may be the oldest, but we have switched the role of big sister between the 2 of us for years.

Perhaps its because she got her license first, got married first or that she had babies first, she has a world of knowledge. Now the one thing we have in common is trivia. Neither one of us is good at it. The other night we whispered our answers to each other in case anyone heard them and they were wrong, haha!!!
As soon as she sees something that could be better for fixed, she gets to work..
My sister Kelly rocks and I am so glad when she gets to post on my blog. She gave me a niece and 2 nephews that are posted all over this blog.

enough about kelly. haha!!! She knows she is loved.

Michael posted a blog about little girls and sexual predators. There are many posts I do not agree on or are not passionate about, but this is one I very much agree on.. Check out Valtools Box and scroll down to read what he says about how some parents allow their children to dress. I would like to know your opinions on this, especially if you have young girls...Its okay to disagree!!!
Update at 9:21pm
My apologies..All my post was trying to say was I dont understand why girls (any age) wear shorts with words on their rear end. Its almost like you want someone to look there!> Thats all
I am so sorry it came across offensive at all. Please know that was not my intent!!!!!!


On another note, looking forward to the AI finale..Love them both but if Blake wins, there's gonna be a ruckus.

Fears

What are you afraid of?

Thursday 13

Thirteen Things about my life right now! Sorry I am using a few thins posted below 1. We are trying to come up with a name for our baby girl. Have any ideas? We are not headed to China for 2 years but would love a name 2.The baby shower I hosted today was simple but a lot of fun 3.I forgot to open the doggie door and Lucy peed on the floor. I yelled at her..Poor Lucy. She is still skinny 4.The contest I did ended yesterday but you can catch up until Thursday night. 5.Michaels blog has a picture of a cute kitten (Pixel) 6.My sister came to Atlanta for work and we got to visit. 7. We had a great time surprising our moms over Mothers Day weekend 8. I wish I made enough money to work dayshift and be out of debt 9.A close friend of mine has breast cancer. I found out today 10.I hope the wait shortens until we get our little girl 11.I wish I knew how to properly clean and organize a house. 12.There are a lot of thins I am afraid of that I have not told anyone 13. I cant wait to make new friends and at a new church

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Life in General

Lets see..Whats going on in my life?

1. Survivor is over- Poor Yauman
2.American Idol is over- Vote here so we can see who you think is going to win
3.Went home for Mothers Day weekend. It was nice to see the family
4.Our one month anniversary for our adoption LID is coming up. Click here to give us some ideas on how we can celebrate the date.
5.Michael has the coolest cat pic on his blog. Click here to see his Wordless Wednesday.
6.Pixel the kitten has been living with us for 2 weeks and he is a crazy kitty.
7. I actually left the room twice yesterday and Lucy the basset hound did not bark
8. I am organizing a shower for 4 pregnant friends today but one can not come because she is on bed rest
9.Studio 60 has been officially cancelled
10.I am getting a new blog design
11. Kelly my sister is in town for work and we went to play trivia last night. We had a good time.
12. Another successful contest is over. Winners to be announced Thursday night. Next contest to be done this summer
13. I got new scrubs this weekend..Woohoo!!!

I think thats all..Anything interesting going on in your life?

God is good!

Pray for Heather!!!

If you want to pray for everyone involved in the Chinese adoption process, click here

THE CONTEST IS OVER

The contest is over and back to normal blogging. I just tell you to go visit Valtools Box and see the first picture. Even if you don't like small animals, you will love this.

If you are an AI fan, scroll down and tell us which one will win.


Rev Falwell died today. I have a few friends that went to Liberty University. I know there has been some controversy around him, but I know he will be missed by many.

Tomorrow at 230pm I am organizing a baby shower for some coworkers. I am not good at this at all, I hope they have a good time.

P.S A new blog design is coming. Thanks for the posts regarding our trip and our adoption. Coming up with a name is fun. We would love to hear your suggestions.

Need some help!

I need some help for those creative bloggers and although this has to do with our adoption, I thought I would ask for some help.

Michael and I were logged in to the China system 4/23/07. That means that every month on the 23rd, that is one month down on our waiting list. We want to do things to celebrate each month. One idea I had was to buy a book each month and start a collection. Other families add a stone or other object to something and take a picture. Do you have any ideas on what else we can do to help pass the time?

Come on creative people, HELP!!! What should we do?


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www.christopherquilt.blogspot.com

Final Day of the Hunt!

Thanks so much for participating. Please remember me when you have free blog time! You have until THursday afternoon to catch up. I will announce prizes Thursday night/Friday Morning!


First, extra point for visiting and posting at Valtools Box! I love to plug hubbys blog and he has a post about sad songs and another post..Post on either or both.
I will choose another blog to visit as well

1)Go back through the posts on this blog and find your answers. Post one of your answers and blog that you have found interesting


2)Share with us a post that makes you smile. THis can be a blog you have read before or a new one. It does not have to be on the contest list.
By the end of Thursday, come back and visit some that people have posted.

3)POST ANOTHER BLOGGING CONTEST GOING ON NOW!

THAT WAS A CONFUSIN QUESTIONS SORRY. IF YOU ARE JUST NOW ANSWERING, TRY 2 OUT OF THE THREE

Thats it. No more questions. Just prizes. I hope you have all had fun. Look for my new blog and contest this summer.

Dont forget if you would like to be a part of our adoption prayer group (looking for a name) on Mondays, post here!!!

Hope you have fun and make sure you read my trip post below and vote!!!

Could be a long post

First off, the following blogs (plug!!!) have been recently updated!

The Christopher Family(prayer opportunity)
Valtool's Box - Michaels Ten on Tuesday
Especially Heather
The Christopher Quilt (quilt square 3 arrived this weekend)


This weekend was awesome, and a bit odd. Let me start from the beginning.

Last Thursday night, I worked until 7am. I came home and took Lucy for her weekend boarding and some doggie day care. I came home and slept from 930-130 and got ready for class. We are changing over to computerized charting tomorrow night so as a resource nurse, I take more classes than others. I didn't have to be that awake as it was a review, which I am thankful for. I got home around 10pm and Michael and I packed and got ready to leave. He was able to take an evening nap.

We stopped for a snack at McDonalds where I wanted a sandwich and a new Shrek milkshake which is advertised. Sweet Michael ordered and the dude at the window kept asking "Chocolate or Vanilla"? We were a bit confused because they only come in green. After a few frustrating moments, we had our unhealthy but tasty and delicious snack and away we went. Stopped for gas once and made it in record time. The only drama to take place was in Jacksonville. We crossed the big bridge and at the bottom were several police cars with their lights on. Michael slowed down and we noticed a car that had been in a serious accident..We kept driving but then I saw feet, feet under a white sheet. Okay, I am a nurse and I deal with death. I don't deal with it often and this freaked me out. I mean, in an instant, the mans life ended and others lives were affected..Was he married? Did he have kids? Was he going to visit his mom? Now I assume its a man because of the dress shoes. It made me sad and I said a prayer for his family..

We arrived in Edgewater at 530am and since it was a surprise and I didn't want to give my parents heart attacks, we slept in the car for an hour. We walked to the back door and noticed mom asleep on the couch. Yeah! We knocked lightly and boy was she surprised. We said hello and Michael went to sleep.

When I go to Edgewater, it is customary to visit some garage sales. I dont know why they have so many or so much cool junk, but they do. Typically sister Kelly goes with me, but this time I took Mom. What did I get you ask? 2 kids books, an Asian China Doll (if you are reading for the first time, Michael and I are adopting a baby girl from China), a DVD and book for Michael and a few other things. Mom got some cool clay pitcher things. I have no idea what you call them.

After visiting the sales, sister Kelly and Janie Seth and Owen came to visit and we got in the pool. Dang it was cold. That didn't last long. Michael went on an errand with my dad and to finish Mothers Day shopping. I took a nap and then we did our trip to Shells for dinner. Michael met us there and we all had a good time. After dinner, Kelly stayed and watched the Lost Daughters of China video with us. I was guess mom would cry before Kelly..I was wrong, I was the first to tear up. If you have not seen this and are interested in whats going on with our adoption, please ask me about it!!!!

After that, Michael and I and Mom and Dad watched Night at the Museum and my parents enjoyed it. Off to night night land.

Sunday morning,we got up hoping to hit Cracker Barrel for breakfast. Uhm, we saw the line and said no..7 Eleven hot dogs will have to do. I'm not kidding.

Once we got to Orlando, we parked outside Michael's moms house and called her to wish her a happy mothers day. It was cute. Michael rang the door bell and on the phone she says "Hold on, I think the Church people are back".!! Heehee. She opened the door and there we were! Another surprise!!!!

We took her out to lunch and came back on watched the China video again. I took another nap and was awoken at 5pm as we were walking over to Tim an Merry's house (Michael's brother) for dinner. We were able to visit with Basil who was oh so very sweet and friendly. I hope Michael got some cute pics..We hope to put some up.

After our visit, we walked back to Michael's moms house, gave her her gifts and watched the Survivor finale..Holy Cow!!! that's all I am saying..
After waking up every few hours (I had a hard time sleeping, must be because of that silly nap) I got up at 9 and Michael and his mom were awake. She always makes some chipped beef and gravy and its quite yummy. We watched some TV and packed the car and headed home and then I got surprise. Michael made a stop a uniform studio and pretty much said "Have Fun" and I got some new scrubs!!! Yeah for me!!!

After a quick stop at Publix for another healthy meal of subs, we came home, started laundry and watched the finale of How I Met Your Mother!! I love this show!!!

Once again, I tried to sleep an hour ago and was unsuccessful.. I'm heading back now!! Thanks for reading!
P.S We almost have a name!!!

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stuff and SH questions

early Monday morning, we will travel home after spending the day with family. Pray for us as the Florida fires are closing a lot of the interstates..

Michael and I have enjoyed our weekend with family and interaction with the nieces and nephews basil, Owen, Seth and Janie. Always a good time!

Check out the adoption blog for a new entry and prayer opportunity!

1) Find a blog that has a news article in it and let us know whats going on!

2) Find a blog that has a reality show topic in it!

One more day. For those catching up, you can catch up until Thursday morning. Winners will be announced late Thursday night/early Friday morning. I really hope all of you enjoyed it. I have had great input and it will make my next contest (on my new blog) 10 times better!.

Will post later from Atlanta!!

SURVIVOR IS OVER! WHAT THE HECK! POOR YAU MAN!!

The reason why I havent been online is because Friday night, after my class, we drove to Florida to surprise mom for mothers day. At 6am, we woke her up and she was so happy. Mom and I went garage saling and I will tell you about it later!!!

Going to spend time with my family.

Extra Point for visiting this recommended blog! Click here and show this blogger some love and congratulate him!!
Dont forget to pray for Heather

SCAVENGER HUNT PLAYERS ROCK

Saturday Post

1) A lot of people participate in the Saturday Photo Hunt. FInd a blog with a cool picture this week. It doesnt have to be scavenger hunt participant

2) Since there are no questions on Sunday, spend the weekend commenting on 5 blogs that are participating in the scavenger hunt. try to visit some you dont usually visit!!!!

Let me know which numbers ...

Its almost over guys..Hang in there!!!!!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL OF YOU MOTHERS!!!
this is being done early because i will not be near a computer until noon tomorrow..I know, scary. But wait til you hear why..curious?
you must wait my blogging friends

Easy Question of the day

Do you have any pet peeves. share them

New blog to visit!

Per a recommendation, please visit

Jesus and Dark Chocolate!

Fridays Feast

Appetizer
Tell about a time when you had to be brave.
The 3 funerals I have been to for patients of mine!!! I also climbed Dunn River Falls in Ocho Rios
Soup
Which upcoming movie are you excited about seeing?
any romantic comedy but definitely Shrek 3!!!!
Salad
Name an item you try to always have on hand.
Like my husband, unsweet tea and sweet and low. Now that we have Lucy, the spray water bottle..HAHAHA!
Main Course
Imagine the most relaxing room you can think of. Now describe it!
It would the fall with a cool breeze outside and a fire in the fireplace and Lucy the basset hound sitting near. I guess Michael could be in the room as well. Just kidding. Watching movies with him is the best!
Dessert
On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being highest), how spiritual or religious are you?
I have a relationship with Jesus Christ. I desire a home church and the fellowship. I don't like to give a number to this because Jesus Christ is the reason I live and that just consumes my whole being

Dont forget Friday Flashback over at Valtool's Box

Keep praying for Heather! The road ahead of her is long but she can do it!

Scavenger Hunt- Fridays Question

This idea was from Jennifer D.
1. visit the blog of the person below you and find something interesting about them, and how long they've been blogging. (Last person visit's #1) . There are a few links that are not working, so visit the one below that one if needed.

2. Besides Michael and I, find a blogger whose spouse also blogs. You may need to ask your blogroll to help ya.

or
3. Find a blog that has an animal or fruit in its title.....

These do not have to come from the list of participants..ANy blog will count..Thanks for the questions

2 out of 3 again




Also, if you can find someone with a new blog who has posted in the last day or 2, let me know. I will post it here and we can go visit a newbie!!!!!

my question of the day

Yesterday I asked about what you are passionate about.

Today I want to know, what makes you happy?

Thursday Scavenger Hunt Questions

1. Choose a contest participant and visit a blog listed on their blogroll. Tell us something interesting about them.
3. Most of you know my hubby. State a fact about him. No duplicates please.

Just a reminder, prizes will be given for the 2 highest points but then we are giving out random prizes for those who at least participate in at least 6 days..3 per week...Come on guys..Catch up. everyone has a chance of winning..I didnt expect anyone to do all 14 days!! Im proud of everyone!!!

Thanks for all the comments today. if anyone else is interested in participating in our 100 Good Wishes Quilt, let me know. For info on it, click here.

We just got home from trivia. Surprisingly we came in 2nd place. Good times. I took the baby name book and read some out loud. The benefit to adopting from China is you have more time to choose a name..Hopefully we will have one soon..

Whats on your mind right now? Seriously..I want to know..I dont care if its silly!


Scavenger Hunt clue- Other peoples blogrolls!!
!!!! ladies and gents there is less than a week left I am hoping we will have a strong finish..

Thursday 13

Thirteen Things about Amy13 things I can not do with Lucy or the new kitty around1.Dishes- Lucy likes to help load the dishwasher2.Watch 2 hours of TV. For some reason Lucy likes to go bark at something. I do not think she does this with Michael around.3.Laundry-Lucy loves clothes when they come out of the dryer4.Eat a meal. Lucy thinks she needs to share. She does not bother Michael5.Hold the new kitten. Lucy wants to eat her..or at least kiss her6.Read a book. Lucy can not be still7. I cant leave things anywhere. Lucy will eat them and take them outside8. I have to put Lucy up anytime I go anywhere.9. I cant take anything upstairs as lucy wants to join me10. I worry that the kitten will get eaten or stepped on. So far, so good11.My dog is spoiled. I am aware of this. I cant talk on the phone sometimes without telling Lucy to be quiet12. I cant have a conversation with Michael longer than 5 minutes without Lucy wanting to chime in13. I cant read a book unless Lucy is asleep Links to other Thursday Thirteens!1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

Get the Thursday Thirteen code here!

The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It’s easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, as well! I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 13 things. Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted!
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extra credit

I finally added someone to my blogroll today!!! Who?

Sparky Duck!!! I have been reading for a while now!!!!

Please go say hello to Mr Duck himself and help him out with a fashion problem!!!

Passion

What are you passionate about?

Wednesday Scavenger Hunt Questions

Okay, less than a week to go. Thanks for staying so active in this hunt! You guys are awesome


Today, we have 2 1/2 questions.. I say 1/2 because one is more of an activity than a question so you get the option whether to partipate or not. Do 2 out of the 3 questions. You can answer all 3 but no extra credit will be given. We have some partipants that have limited activity in their hands and I dont want to give anyone an unfair advantage!!!!

Here we go

1) Sara from Real Life recommended finding an interesting video or song on a blog. We have done a Youtube video before but this can be a home video. Let us know what you find out!!
2)Being that its almost Mothers Day find a blog whose owner has at least 3 children. In case we have duplicates, find an old post and let us know whats going on in their lives. This was Brandy's idea
3)Thanks to Larry, we are going to visit our friend Mr Potato Head or Mr.PicassoHead

. Go to MrPicassoHead.com
It may take you a minute to figure out how to do it, but its fun. If you have any questions, feel free to email Larry at larry.hnetka@shaw.ca
Click play and well, play.

Larry sent this email
When you save your picture on that site it gives you the option to send an e-mail to yourself or others. That e-mail gives you the link to your picture. I would suggest that to make your life easier, you emphasize the importance of sending themselves that e-mail so they can send the link to you to prove they did the PicassoHead challenge..

I tried this last night and I was not that good at. I know some of you are pretty creative so I would like to see what you can do!


BTW, does anyone know who our youngest participant is?

I have been interviewed

Cyndi has interviewed me with the following questions, so here goes! If you would like to be interviewed, just read the information that follows.

1.what is your favorite memory with Michael? Wedding and honeymoon were by far..The whole month of October 2001 was the greatest of my life. Our adoption adventure has been by far the biggest blessing.


2. what is your favorite childhood memory? I treasure my memories as a child. I'm sure little sister Kelly will find this. Christmastime and vacations brought so much joy. OH yeah, also going out to dinner after church. we rarely went out and it was always a special treat to do so

3.who was your first crush? How old were you? How did you met and did you get together?
First crush was Bryan Morgan from Westminster Christian School in Rock Hill, SC. In 5th grade i transferred to York Road Elementary and he was there as well. We met in school but no, there was no 5th grade dating their. Then there was Ted Stefanic in 7th grade who still doesnt know who I am. I was such a dork that I thought he would like me if I was friends with his sister..I used to put his jacket on and pretend I was his girlfriend..I had a great imagination.ONce again, I am, I mean was a Dork!

4.what are some of the events that have shaped your life good and bad?things that have changed you forever?9/11 We found out that Michael had gotten a job in Atlanta and that we would be moving right after the wedding. It changed my life forever. I now have a fear of flying. Its not a phobia, and I will be flying to China in the next few years, but that day is always in my mind. High School- being involved in Key CLub, Youth Group and HOSA. It is these things plus my family that have made me a pediatric nurse today. I am living my dream.

5.what would you want your message to the world to be?what is the most important lesson you have learned and want to share??NO matter what kind of attitude you have at a particular time and no matter what the world has thrown at you,you can be happy and you can help others be happy. There is always someone that needs a smile. God uncondtional love and his grace and mercy is the greatest gift we will ever receive.


Now its your turn to play if you wish!
Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me." I will respond by asking you five questions. I get to pick the questions, and I will message or comment you with them and these directions. Just update your blog with the answers to the questions and include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions

Wordless Wednesday

Scavenger Hunt Questions to be posted before noon..

Here is my WW!!

Extra Credit

Questions for the day posted below!!!

But for extra credit go check out PJ over at Wild Daisies!!!



Check out what Rachel made! HOw cool is that!!!!

Today's Scavenger Hunt Question posted below..scroll down


Monday is over..On to Tuesday, a day off.. Got home and Lucy and I napped downstairs until about 2pm. Trivia is tonight and I am not as excited about it as I usually am. Hopefully I will wake up more and perk up..House still is still totally unorganized and although I have the desire and motivation to make this a warm and inviting home, I have no idea where to start.

Yesterdays SH questions was great, although it was our lowest turnout so far..There were some great recipes posted and I hope you guys check them out.

We also have our 1st 2 squares posted at the Christopher Quilt site.. For more info on that, click here!

Last week for the hunt! Its been fun..Its not that hard, and I can not wait to add the points up. TO me that's fun, perhaps I am odd. Will I do another contest? Yes!!!! You guys have given me great input!! Details to come later this month.

Last thought for now until I come back with extra credit for the hunt!!!

What are your favorite cds/songs/albums of all time? If you could only listen to 5 for the rest of your life, what would they be???

Scavenger Hunt Questions- Day 7

Thanks to Jenny McB for this one!!
1) Find a blog that has a slideshow on it


Thanks for Karen for this one!!!
2)Find a blog with posts about their pets

Sorry this is late, I was very tired from work last week. Don't forget to get caught up with old questions if you can. Continue to pray for Heather..!!!


Tomorrows hint: show your creative side!! (thanks Larry) Tomorrow you will get to answer 2 out of 3.

Stay tuned for extra credit later on!!!

Be Blessed, I AM!!!!

Scavenger Hunt

Just a reminder that tomorrow is the deadline for catching up on the first days questions...GO ahead, have fun, make comments,,blah blah blah.

Dont forget to pray for Heather!

For Scavenger Hunt rules, click here!

To sign up, click here

Scavenger Hunt questions- Monday Day 6

Todays questions are from participants in the hunt!!!

1) Thanks to Dewey, find a post with a book recommendation!! Someone is always reading a good book!


2)From Amy at Laughing Through Tears, find a blog that has a recipe on it. It doesnt have to be recent, and let us know what it is!!!

EXTRA CREDIT TODAY FOR GOING TO VISIT LARRY! YES LARRY, YOU GOT A FREE POINT. LARRY HAS A BLOG THAT I FOUND RIGHT BEFORE THE HUNT AND ITS QUITE INTERESTING!!! HOPE YOU ENJOY! MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE A COMMENT

its Sunday

Last night of work was busy, but not too difficult. I had precious families and really enjoyed the time with them.
Left work on time, stopped to get some Muchkins and a newspaper before I rested before the Braves game. Apparently we both napped and missed the game with was okay. Michael watched the race on the game on tv, and we watched last weeks LOST episode..

Hopefully a movie and dinner tonight. We have also spent some time playing with Pixel, the new kitten. Lucy does not like being locked up while we play with kitty. She does in fact like Munchkins.

We are almost done with the firsts week of the hunt and its been really fun. I am glad I am only doing for 2 weeks and have learned so much from the participants that my next one will be awesome..

Hoping to take my first pics of the our quilt squares tonight and then resting..Working tomorrow and then trivia tues and wed so more good times are coming...

Links to Pixel are in a post below..

Hope everyone is enjoying their time with their families..Pray for Heather!!!

If you like kittens, check out the new addition to the CHristopher house HERE! Its not ours, but rather the famous BIL peter!

Monday Clue: Clues from your competition!

Have a nice Sunday! Im going to another Braves game!

The Christopher Family Blog has been updated!!!

Day 5 Questions

1) There are many blogs that are from outside the continental United States. Find one, comment and tell us something interesting.

Here is my choice that I justs found out SgtDub! I think hubby will like this one! he is a military guy sharing his thoughts about over seas!

2) There are my adoption blogs. It can be domestic or international. Find one and leave some encouraging words!!!

Extra point if you give me an idea and I use it! Email me at amyschristopher@comcast.net!!!!

Friday Night update

Michael and I just got back from our First Friday group and what an emotional time it was! Details to be posted on the adoption blog tomorrow. Its 1030, I am watching Clueless and I am pretty tired. Lots of things going on my mind, not necessarily bad. Too many to even try to write down.

Praying for Heather and family tonight!!!!!


Clue for tomorrow: Outside of the US

To sign up for the scavenger hunt, click here

for those playing, extra point for posting on hubbys blog today and or his Friday Flashback and for posting on Brandys Blog (number 72). Yes, i keep a total of all extra points, since so many have asked. I actually enjoy it and will pick another random blogger ro read for extra points soon. i think its fun for one blogger to get a bunch of new posts in one day..if it is you blog I chose, you get a point just for being you!!!!

Saturday Photo Hunt- Childhood

When I think of childhood, I think of my niece and nephews. Here are Janie and Seth. You will never find pictures of myself on here..Haha!!!

Friday

Chilling on my day off, waiting for the new Christopher household addition to arrive (a new kitten), blogging, and watching 90210. Fun stuff. I am reading a good number of blog participants today and there is so much interesting stuff.

I think I am going to check out a neighborhood yard sale tomorrow which I have not done for a long time. Michael and I have our adoption support group tonight and we are having dinner at Bahama Breeze with friends before that! SHould have a good time!

So you like 80s music? Do you know any of the videos over at Valtools Box? What was your favorite 80s song or album?

Scavenger Hunt- Day 4

1) Find 2 blogs that are participating in the hunt that have something in common. This could technically have hundreds of answers and you can be as creative as you want. Make sure you post on both of them. Tell us what you found and what they have in common.

2) State a fact about me, Amy. There are many on this blog. No duplicate answers can be allowed. This should be pretty easy!

Continue to pray for Heather and her family. Her surgery was yesterday!!

Way to go the with the posts yesterday! Everyone did a great job! Sparky Duck even admitted he was having fun with this on his blog..Apparently he is going for the Chik Fil A Gear.. There are some great contests out there and I can not wait to try some! I hope everyone was able to find a blog to visit that needed some encouragment!!!

Dont Forget Friday Flashback if you like 80s music!!!
By the way, if someone else can find a picture of the mascot of where Michael went to school, an extra point for you!!!!! To the person who already found it, way to go!!! I originally said no points because I thought everyone would just copy everybody elses but I figured out thats not the case! If you post it on your own blog, that fixes that problem

Im heading to do some more blog reading!!!!! Just stopped by to visit Rachel. Her son sounds so stinking cute.Check out what he said this morning..This is fun..Thanks again guys!