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They say out of the mouths of babes but…

May 15, 2008 by Amy Leave a Comment

out of the mouths of teenagers can be funny too. Wednesday night at church the worksheet had this question: What would happen if you intentionally spent time with God every day foe one month?

Everyone joked “What’s a foe??”

This conversation happened between a youth and J, another youth worker

Youth: It’s a deer!!

J: That’s a doe.

Youth: Oh Really?? I didn’t know that.

Nice.

That’s a South Carolina education for ya.

And on the subject of mistakes on brochures/worksheets, J said she’d never forget a brochure for a ministry which was trying to state “pork and beans” but instead said “porn and beans”.

Nice.

The dentist owns me

May 15, 2008 by Amy Leave a Comment

Geesh, I just took Lexi for a cleaning two weeks ago and Emma went today. Then we have FOUR more appointments in the next few weeks for fillings. Yes, unfortunately Emma has two cavities and since they’re on opposite sides of her mouth they have to do it in two sittings. The exciting news from today though? Emma’s two front teeth are loose!! I was really shocked as Emma hasn’t mentioned and I had NO CLUE it started this early…apparently I need a “What to Expect” book for school age children because I feel so unprepared for all this new stuff! Anyway, she said it could take anywhere from 2 weeks to a few months for them to fall out based on how much she tries to wiggle them. I’m scheduling portraits pronto so I get some good pictures…wahhhh…my baby is growing up.

The David Finale

May 14, 2008 by Amy Leave a Comment

Syesha leaving was no surprise but wow, it really hit me, we have an all male finale. AND two finalist whom I think will BOTH do well in the real world. I’m proud of voters for the final two–I only voted a handful of times a few week ago.

It’s hard to pick between the two though because they are SO different. I really fell in love with David Archuleta in tonight’s montage of his homecoming. He’s just so humble and sweet. I’m just afraid the kid might melt into the floor if he actually wins. He doesn’t handle all the hype well yet! I still think I want Cook to win though. It’d be a nice change to see a male winner do really, really well.

AI Top 3

May 14, 2008 by Amy 1 Comment

I’m a little late as the Top 2 will be announced within about an hour but a few notes from AI last night:

Overall disappointed with song choices. Usually this week is a great week.
Syesha’s Fever is the song that will cost her her place in Top 2. She sang it well but it was out of place.
Her last song was actually really good
Archie saying “Boo” was just weird. I could not believe he sang a Chris Brown song. Kudos to him for doing something modern though. Just not sure if THAT’S the song he should have picked.
David was great on all his songs

I predict Syesha leaving tonight leaving a David war for the finale.

Better GReader

May 14, 2008 by Amy Leave a Comment

OK, how ’bout an actual useful post that’s not sponsored??

If you’re like me, you’re subscribed to more than just a few blogs in Google Reader. I find it annoying (sorry, I do understand the reasons and do the same with my OTH blog) when authors don’t post the entire post in their feeds and I have to click on to their site to read their full post. I also find it time consuming sometimes to post a comment on people’s blogs when you have to click out of reader.

Well, I found a Firefox Add-on that has made both issues non-issues…Better GReader. It has several features but the one I’m loving is the preview in-line. Just click the title to the post and it brings up that post…in the same window. No more opening a new tab or new window and trying to find that. Reading and commenting all can happen right there within Reader!

Check out the site for more details on the features and if you have any other recommendations for Firefox add-ons, I’d love to hear your favorites.

Scott made it and so far we are making it

May 14, 2008 by Amy Leave a Comment

Scott actually called today to say he made it. Their luggage, however, did not. They’re hoping it shows up tonight or in the morning. I’m just hoping he packed some essentials in his carry on bag.

The girls and I are doing fine so far. It really just feels like Scott is on nights right now since we usually don’t see him much. Emma did say she missed Daddy this morning.

I’ve managed to keep everything relatively clean so far..I know it hasn’t been even 24 hours yet but it certainly doesn’t take that long sometimes. I guess when he’s gone I take the extra effort to clean up after us since I know he’s not here to do it. But, shhh, don’t tell him I found where the trash can is…lol

Does this make you want to barf?

May 13, 2008 by Amy 2 Comments

I usually don’t like pictures like this but Emma took these today before Scott left for Turkey and I can’t quit staring at them. I don’t think we’ve had our picture taken kissing since our wedding.

This is the one I printed out and have on my desk.

I think I miss him.

Today’s Turkey Day

May 13, 2008 by Amy 1 Comment

And I don’t mean Thanksgiving. Scott leaves this afternoon with our church’s Association’s missions director M to fly to Turkey for ten days on missions. I’ve had all the worst thoughts running through my head and all the best as well. I’m praying for divine appointment and miracles for them and God’s complete protection and safety.

And on a lighter yet still serious note, I’m praying for me and the kids. I tend to go a little insane when left to my own devices with the children for several days. I know should be taking full advantage of the time I have with them and appreciating what lovely children I have but a person can only handle so many spilt drinks, temper tantrums and messy rooms destroyed 30 seconds after being cleaned. I do have a wonderful family that will all pitch in over the next 10 days but still. Scott really is our rock around here. He keeps us all in line and, um, clean. When he’s gone things can go a little haywire.

So anyway, pray for them and pray for us.