Back in the rat race

I'm about to get back in the car and face this crazy Cookeville traffic.

No, I don't mean busy, I mean - no turn signals, going 25 in a 45 mph speed zone, getting behind my usual tractor switching fields, ...

Life is good!

Ready for church?

Quit messing around - - it's almost time for church!

Have a wonderful day - we're off on a new week's adventure.

An overcast Saturday

I had to work this photo to make it light enough to see but liked it so much that I thought it was worth it.

Have a wonderful weekend - I love you all!

Almost playtime

Another quick week - three meetings today and then a nice weekend (probably a rainy one).

Mom is healing after knee surgery and hopes to be home by Sunday - please pray for her.

Tastes like Chicken

Wednesday already! Where does the weeks go?

A nice week here in Cookeville - we started off with a cool front and now highs in the 80's and evening around 60 degrees - very pleasant.

Back to school ...

Wherever you are going to school, I wish you well this year. Where in the world did this summer go?

Happy Birthday Kardia

Kardia Grace Kleeman - have a blessed and wonderful birthday!

Grandchildren are truly a blessing from God.

Lazy bones

Hey lazy bones - get up and get going - church is in a little bit! Have a wonderful Sunday with your church friends.

Zoo time

Audrey's sister Emily came over to Ohio to see the ultrasound too, so the kids got to know Claire!

I think they had a fun time at the zoo. Anna looks worn out. (It's a joke already!)

It's a girl!

It's official - Reed called be yesterday around 3:30 to tell me they were having a girl - Anna Elizabeth Adams! I'm so excited for Audrey & Reed - congratulations!!

(Just posted a better picture 5:40 pm)

Face to face

Neidon loves tigers - this one looks might close!

A busy day - I have to be in Lebanon by 7:30 am, a meeting back in Cookeville at 11 am and two meetings this afternoon. I'm tired already!

Most important meal of the day

I think cereal manufacturers came up with that saying.

Anyway, Kardia sure likes her breakfast!

Have a great day - we're halfway there!

First grader

Kaireia starts first grade this year. It seems like yesterday Rachel and Reed were starting school. Where have those days gone ....

Come out swinging

It's a new work week - get up, get going and come out swinging. It's going to be a great week.

Cindy is with the grandkids, and those folks who live with them, this week. We're going to find out if baby Adams is a boy or a girl!

Stop yore whinin'

You think the heat is bad - it could be this! I'll take the heat any day over freezing temperatures.

This is kind of like stepping on your toes so you don't notice the hurt on your arm.

Saturday once more

A good day to relax - after I mow the lawn and do some other errands and stuff.

My Grandma Parker always found time to fish.

Summer of 2005

Kaireia at Silver Dollar City. She needs a grandpa to play catch with her.

Have a great Friday - I've got a great day of work - also Demolition Derby tonight at the local county fair - woo hoo.

August 2006

A lot changes in three years.

Have a great Thursday - God has great plans for you.

Parkers - the early years

My mom (Marcia) on the left, Uncle Paul is sitting beside her and Aunt Esther is holding the little boy. Aunt Martha isn't here yet - she's got a few years before she was born.

Year was - ?? 1940 or so?
Location - ?

Correction - Mom, Uncle Paul, Carol holding her bro Carl Bill Bogue and then Aunt Esther on right.

June 1965

Grandma Parker from June of 1965. This picture comes close to how I remember her best. I was 11 years old and she was my fishing buddy - amongst other things.

"What we remember from childhood we remember forever - permanent ghosts, stamped, inked, imprinted, eternally seen." Cynthia Ozick

35 years!

It's hard to believe we've been married 35 years today! Wow - my parents are younger in this photo than I am now!

Looking good

It's Sunday - paint your toe nails, clean out your ears, do everything necessary to look great for God.

One of my favorite Architect quotes by Mies Van Der Rohe is "God is in the details."

In fact, our God is indeed a God of details.

Have a wonderful Sunday.

Chalkin'

We had a nice time with church friends last night - out to eat and then over to their house for dessert and visiting.

This is a lawn mowing day with a few errands thrown in and then the County Fair tonight. Looks like no rain today.

Friday - woo hoo!

There are some things I look forward to seeing even more than I look forward to seeing Friday!

Sandra is home - keep praying for here recovery. She was enjoying the nurses and hospital so much, she really didn't want to go home - that girl!!

Foggy day

I can barely see the house behind me today - pretty foggy out.

Pray for Sandra = recovering from surgery she had yesterday. Just got a text message from Laura - she is doing great and hopes to go home today!

2 Samuel 6:14 (NIV) "David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the LORD with all his might,"

More rain ...

You find the wackiest folks at a graduation!

More rain here last night and more expected today. Take your umbrella with you today.

Hug a friend day

Tuesday - another pretty day in Cookeville, Tennessee. Some rain is projected - what's new?

Have a wonderful day!

More proof of the graduation

Actually these photos were before the graduation. Summer, Laura's friend, helped out a lot.

Picture proof

Yes - Laura did graduate!

Lee University

These are the 'before' photos. I'll put on more tomorrow to prove Laura graduated. The campus was beautiful - and so was the graduate.