Hey!!!!
Last Saturday Eric and I finally had our engagement session with Jimmy Ho! We had to keep rescheduling because of rain, but we decided rain or shine we were going to take the pictures!....and thankfully it actually DIDN'T rain! Jimmy was really great. You can visit his blog at http://www.jimmyhophotography.com/blog/. Eric and I were super awkward. It is SO hard to act natural/candid when someone is taking your picture. People who know me know that I am always ready to pose for a photo...so this was a VERY difficult task! I'm just hoping we didn't make weird faces in all of them, lol. I will post the link to the photos when they are available.
A couple days ago I was avoiding cleaning my room (per the usual) and so I decided to make a quick video for a contest being put on by a local radio station (98.5 WKTK). You have to send in a clip of yourself singing to one of three different John Mayer songs. I choose "Waiting on the World to Change". I don't think I will win because there are other really good singers, but if I did win that would be awesome! The prize for winning the local competition is a guitar signed by John Mayer and a CordaRoy's beanbag chair. I really want the beanbag chair/bed for our new apartment! lol. They announce the winner next Wed....so if you want to vote for me visit http://wktk.singlikejohnmayer.com. I also put the video on YouTube for your viewing pleasure. hahaha.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Alpha-1 Educational Conference
June 11-13, 2010 - This past weekend a group from our lab went to Orlando for the Alpha-1 Educational Conference. We really had a great time getting to know each other better, meet patients, and learn more about Alpha-1 deficiency. If you want to know more about Alpha-1 (the deficiency we screen for in our lab), visit http://www.alpha1.org/. Here are some pics from the weekend:
The group out to eat at Rainforest Cafe
Eating some yummy chocolate covered strawberries at the conference
Our villa had swans! lol.
The group out to eat at Rainforest Cafe
Eating some yummy chocolate covered strawberries at the conference
Blueberry Picking
June 6, 2010 - Kristina, Josh, and I headed out to Earlton, Florida to go blueberry picking! If you are looking for something different to do...you should definitely find a blueberry farm close to you! They gave us a small bucket to hang around our neck, a larger bucket to put all of our blueberries in, and then let us venture out to pick as many blueberries as our hearts desired. It started pouring rain in the middle of our picking, but we had drove all the way out there...so we just kept picking. We were soaked by the end, but it was worth it. The blueberries are amazingly delicious!
Here's the information for anyone that is interested in picking some blueberries themselves:
Southland Berry Plantation
9308 North East County Road 1469
P.O. Box 536
Earlton, Florida 32631
(352) 468-2087
When: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily May 31 through July 4
Blueberries are $2.50 a pound.
Josh trying the blueberries out
We picked over 12 pounds of blueberries!
Southland Berry Plantation
9308 North East County Road 1469
P.O. Box 536
Earlton, Florida 32631
(352) 468-2087
When: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily May 31 through July 4
Blueberries are $2.50 a pound.
New Spicy Chicken Deluxe Sandwich
June 3, 2010 - A week or two before this date, I signed up to try the new spicy chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A. I went straight after work and I thought I would just pop in, get my sandwich, and head back to the apartment to enjoy it in the comfort of my home. I walk in and hand the lady my reservation for the sandwich and she is like, "Right this way to your table." I'm thinking..."What in the world?" 
They had a section of reserved tables that had little signs that read, "Spicy Chicken Sandwich VIP." There was also cinnamon candy and a menu. I got to pick what kind of bread, sauce, and cheese I wanted. I got the spicy chicken sandwich on white bread, with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. I also got to pick a side item (waffle fries), drink (sprite), and got a small sample of the new parfait with oreo crumbs on top. They had someone take your order and serve you....just like a restaurant! It definitely was a nice surprise, even though I felt like a dork for eating by myself.
If you like spicy stuff, I definitely would recommend this sandwich. It was a little too spicy for me, but it tasted really good. Eric isn't a big fan of food from Chick-fil-A, but even he said he would order this sandwich again.
They had a section of reserved tables that had little signs that read, "Spicy Chicken Sandwich VIP." There was also cinnamon candy and a menu. I got to pick what kind of bread, sauce, and cheese I wanted. I got the spicy chicken sandwich on white bread, with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. I also got to pick a side item (waffle fries), drink (sprite), and got a small sample of the new parfait with oreo crumbs on top. They had someone take your order and serve you....just like a restaurant! It definitely was a nice surprise, even though I felt like a dork for eating by myself.
If you like spicy stuff, I definitely would recommend this sandwich. It was a little too spicy for me, but it tasted really good. Eric isn't a big fan of food from Chick-fil-A, but even he said he would order this sandwich again.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
A May Day
My weekends in May (and every other month it seems) have been really busy.
May 15, 2010 - Ben and Kyra's wedding in Jacksonville! They both were so giddy during the ceremony...I don't think I've ever seen two people more excited to get married and share their lives together. It was really cute. Kyra looked absolutely beautiful in her dress. What more can I say? :) It was a perfect wedding shared with old friends.
May 22, 2010 - My Bridal Shower! Thanks to everyone who came and helped out with the shower! I truly am blessed to have great friends and family.
May 15, 2010 - Ben and Kyra's wedding in Jacksonville! They both were so giddy during the ceremony...I don't think I've ever seen two people more excited to get married and share their lives together. It was really cute. Kyra looked absolutely beautiful in her dress. What more can I say? :) It was a perfect wedding shared with old friends.
Ben and Kyra sealing the deal
Old Friends
Cake Time!
May 22, 2010 - My Bridal Shower! Thanks to everyone who came and helped out with the shower! I truly am blessed to have great friends and family.
Beautiful food table = yum, yum!
The presents were amazing! Thanks SO much! :)
The whole gang (minus a few). I love you all!
May 29, 2010 - Eric's B-Day Party with Family! Food, sun, swimming, family, presents = one amazing birthday! Eric and I had a wonderful time sharing his birthday with both of our families. I really couldn't think of a better way to spend a Saturday. The nieces and nephew always crack me up and I got to work on my tan a little bit (yes...we all still know it needs work, lol.). Much love to the fam!
Doesn't our family seem really huge?
May 30, 2010 - Eric's REAL birthday! Well...we were supposed to have our engagement pictures taken, but it got rained out. I felt really bad because I spent hours trying to get ready for the pictures, yelling at Eric because I was stressed out about burning my hand on the curlers (among other things), and it seems all for nothing (and on his birthday none the less). But we did salvage the day by staying dressed up and going out to eat at Chili's. And...I get to see Eric again next weekend for try #2 of our engagement pictures. :) Hopefully, circumstances will fall in our favor this time. If not I seriously need to learn how to take a chill pill. Also, if anyone knows how to use a curling iron...I seriously need some help! I am terrible at curling hair! I think I need some fake hair to practice on because I'm going to end up burning mine to pieces!
Birthday Dinner Ready
Until next time! :)
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Where did March and April go?
I am WAY overdue for a new blog post. Seriously...where did March and April go? This year is going by WAY toooo fast. Before I know it I'm going to be married, having kids, and watching my own kids get married. I blink my eyes and it is the next day.
Here is a quick re-cap of my life as of late:
March 27, 2010 - Went to the SEC Gymnastics Championship with Namrata and Brittney...and...the GATORS WON! :)
Also went with Eric, Stephanie, and Namrata (all different days) to the Gymnastics National Championship in Gainesville. While the Gators placed fifth, I was still happy. You did a great job! Go Gators!
April 4, 2010 - Easter! All the kids looked so cute hunting for eggs! Thank you Jesus for dying on the cross for me (well and everyone else)!...and rising! (As you can tell I really like to write ... ).
April 10, 2010 - Disney with the family! We got to use our free day we received for volunteering. We choose to go to the Magic Kingdom and had a great time. The best part was dad getting picked as "That Guy (the guy who they keep showing during the show/making fun of him)". It was too funny because I was telling everyone before we got in there that Eric got picked the first time we went to it because he looked creepy with his long hair and beard and that they only pick creepy men for the role. And then my dad gets picked! lol. Mom thinks it has something to do with whoever I sit next to gets picked. And I got my joke told, so that was awesome.
April 17, 2010 - Rusty died. He was a great dog...always so happy and slobbery. He lived a good, long life and now my family is taking a vacation from owning pets (well dogs). It is going to be sad going home and not having to put my hands in the air to make Rusty go find a new victim to get slobbery/stinky. We had many good times.
April 20, 2010 - Pastor Ken passed away. I am sad that he is no longer with us, but joyful to know that he is in heaven with our Lord celebrating and praising. We will meet once again. Thank you for baptizing me after I decided to accept Jesus as my Savior at the age of 9. Here is a news article printed in the paper - http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2010-04-20/story/head-injury-couldnt-keep-argyle-pastor-his-pulpit
Pastor Ken's Celebration of life that following Saturday was very moving. The service and praise music was absolutely perfect. Please keep the family, friends, and church in your prayers. God has great plans.
April 28, 2010 - Went with some of the girls (and Krystal's boyfriend) from work to Satchel's for a going away party. I'm going to miss working with Stephenie, Christina, and Tammy! How rude they leave me before I left them! :)
May 1, 2010 - I helped Eric move down to Naples. :( How convenient for him to leave right before the wedding, so I get stuck with all the planning! I did get to go to the beach Sunday for the first time in FOREVER and it was really nice. The water felt amazing and I got just a pinch of color...which is way better than no color.
And now I am sitting here waiting for Kristina to get back from Costa Rica, Jenna to come back to school, and Eric to come back for good. Trying to get wedding planning done, but I'm not very good at it. Some how the wedding adopted a bird theme. Funny how these things come about.
Well...I better get to bed. I'll try to keep up with this thing more.
Love, Christa
Here is a quick re-cap of my life as of late:
March 27, 2010 - Went to the SEC Gymnastics Championship with Namrata and Brittney...and...the GATORS WON! :)
Also went with Eric, Stephanie, and Namrata (all different days) to the Gymnastics National Championship in Gainesville. While the Gators placed fifth, I was still happy. You did a great job! Go Gators!
April 4, 2010 - Easter! All the kids looked so cute hunting for eggs! Thank you Jesus for dying on the cross for me (well and everyone else)!...and rising! (As you can tell I really like to write ... ).
April 10, 2010 - Disney with the family! We got to use our free day we received for volunteering. We choose to go to the Magic Kingdom and had a great time. The best part was dad getting picked as "That Guy (the guy who they keep showing during the show/making fun of him)". It was too funny because I was telling everyone before we got in there that Eric got picked the first time we went to it because he looked creepy with his long hair and beard and that they only pick creepy men for the role. And then my dad gets picked! lol. Mom thinks it has something to do with whoever I sit next to gets picked. And I got my joke told, so that was awesome.
April 20, 2010 - Pastor Ken passed away. I am sad that he is no longer with us, but joyful to know that he is in heaven with our Lord celebrating and praising. We will meet once again. Thank you for baptizing me after I decided to accept Jesus as my Savior at the age of 9. Here is a news article printed in the paper - http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2010-04-20/story/head-injury-couldnt-keep-argyle-pastor-his-pulpit
Pastor Ken's Celebration of life that following Saturday was very moving. The service and praise music was absolutely perfect. Please keep the family, friends, and church in your prayers. God has great plans.
April 28, 2010 - Went with some of the girls (and Krystal's boyfriend) from work to Satchel's for a going away party. I'm going to miss working with Stephenie, Christina, and Tammy! How rude they leave me before I left them! :)
May 1, 2010 - I helped Eric move down to Naples. :( How convenient for him to leave right before the wedding, so I get stuck with all the planning! I did get to go to the beach Sunday for the first time in FOREVER and it was really nice. The water felt amazing and I got just a pinch of color...which is way better than no color.
And now I am sitting here waiting for Kristina to get back from Costa Rica, Jenna to come back to school, and Eric to come back for good. Trying to get wedding planning done, but I'm not very good at it. Some how the wedding adopted a bird theme. Funny how these things come about.
Well...I better get to bed. I'll try to keep up with this thing more.
Love, Christa
Monday, April 12, 2010
Forever
I haven't been keeping up with this thing! I think I'll have a lot of blogs soon...maybe, lol.
Just to let ya'll know, because I know you are probably hanging on the edge of your seat with anticipation wondering if we ever got to see Andy Samberg, we did in fact get to see Andy Samberg. I'm not sure they should have payed him $72,000 to answer some questions about himself for about an hour and a half, but...I still like him. He is funny and weird and well what more can I say. A very nice tv boyfriend if I do say so myself.
Just to let ya'll know, because I know you are probably hanging on the edge of your seat with anticipation wondering if we ever got to see Andy Samberg, we did in fact get to see Andy Samberg. I'm not sure they should have payed him $72,000 to answer some questions about himself for about an hour and a half, but...I still like him. He is funny and weird and well what more can I say. A very nice tv boyfriend if I do say so myself.
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