Chautauqua

Warm and rainy

2012-02-16T07:05:00.000-06:00

Kleeman gang

A rainy low 50's morning - another warm day ahead - I'll take it!

For some reason, this picture makes me want to stand, put my hand on my heart and hum along to the star spangled banner. Go figure!

Yesterday was good for basketball - Tech won, Spurs won and Purdue won - life is good - ha!

Hope this finds you all okay - a busy but good day ahead for me - they always seem to fly by!

Window washing

2012-02-15T07:08:00.002-06:00

Neidon

Good morning - waking up to yodeling Bluegrass music - that will get you going. Bill Monroe is waking me up.

It's supposed to be a fine day today - my truck windows are messy from these past few weeks - I could use Neidon to wash my windows for me. Come on over!

Off to Madison, TN today for a few hours - a project I designed and sold last year is well under way and I've not been over to see it yet.

You all have a great day - hey, church is tonight!

Overcast Tuesday morning

2012-02-14T07:05:00.002-06:00

Lincoln and Anna

Well, the freezing rain/snow missed us last night for the most part - it's cold out but should warm us today and a week ahead of low 50's every day. Winter has stepped back for another week.
Pray for Rachel as she is going through her sickness again - her babies tend to make her ill and she has 4 other little ones to care for too.

No big news here - wishing you all well on this new day.

Our little artist

2012-02-13T07:12:00.001-06:00

Kaireia

Another chilly morning in the teens - a chance of snow and freezing rain again tonight and tomorrow early. I'm REALLY ready for spring now.

A new week - where in the world did that last one go? Well, let's make the most of this new one.

Here is grand-child #1 and #8 is on the way. Still hard to believe another one is on the way - somehow our love will include him too. (him until we know more). How can we share our love without it getting smaller with any of the kids or grand-kids?

Room at the inn?

2012-02-12T13:04:00.001-06:00

Laura reading to Kaireia, Anna and Kardia

      A chilly day in Tennessee - just home from church and ready for a roaring fireplace!
     Well, exciting news - another grand-baby is on the way! The Kleemans called us a few nights ago to tell us the exciting news. My quiver is getting full!
     Laura is going to need a bigger lap to hold more of the kids!
    Have a blessed day - God is good.

I need a baby

2012-02-11T09:18:00.001-06:00

Noema and Lincoln

I could us a baby fix right now - I confess I'm addicted - I love my grand-kids and love to play with them and am sure missing them now. In the meantime, I'll just enjoy this photo.

Snowing out and 22 degrees - well, winter has finally come. It snowed all the way back from Murfreesboro last night too. I'm freezing!!

Crazy hat Friday

2012-02-10T07:08:00.004-06:00

Neidon

Mid 20's this morning with a chance of rain/snow tonight and tomorrow - winter has returned.

Paperwork this morning and Murfreesboro this afternoon - have a great day - be safe!!

Who's spoiling my grand-daughter?

2012-02-09T07:07:00.002-06:00

Kardia, Dad & Aunt Martha

Good morning - high 20's out this morning - brrrr! Another cold day ahead.

Sorry no photo yesterday - had too be in the office early to final review a large bid that was going in at 8:30 am. A team of us stayed late the night before to get it mostly ready.

Another paperwork day - catching up is good! Have a blessed day.

It's freezing out!

2012-02-07T07:07:00.003-06:00

Noema and great-grandma

A chilly 28 out this morning but supposed to hit 50 today - we'll see as they said that yesterday and it never made it. At least no snow - a dry day so far.

A hard bid due tomorrow morning, so I'll be working with a team of 8 to 10 folks today getting that ready as we pore over 400 or 500 bids that have already started coming in. I know how to have a fun time!!

Enjoy this picture of two gals in the Smoky Mountain area of Tennessee. One looks pretty wiggly!

And we're off ...

2012-02-06T07:08:00.001-06:00

Lincoln

Back to the races - a new work week - what challenges lie ahead this week? I'm glad God is part of this - right?!

The usual paperwork, deadlines and client meetings. Life is good! It's nice to be busy.

Well, I'm off - love you all!

(Wish I looked as good as this guy!)

Will you read to me?

2012-02-05T07:47:00.001-06:00

Anna and Lincoln

An overcast Sunday - we leave for church in a few minutes - looking forward to seeing friends and hearing about Christ.

Followed Spurs game on my computer last night - congrats to Tony Parker for becoming #1 Spurs player ever in total assists. Seems ironic - being awarded for helping others and allowing them to make the points. What if we lived like that?

Love you all - maybe today ...

Rainy Saturday

2012-02-04T09:57:00.002-06:00

Noema

Cindy and I had breakfast at home this morning - we were eating and Cindy had me look down to the end of the table where Noema's chair sits and I was able to see little teeth marks on the wood top. She can come over and chew on my table any time she wants!

No big plans today - just a nice relaxing Saturday - enjoy!

Dreamin' of spring

2012-02-03T07:08:00.000-06:00

Anna

Good morning - sorry no photo yesterday - I didn't see my shadow so the day just got off to a bad start.

Not really - had an early meeting and got off early. Hopefully this photo will make up for it. Makes me ready for both grand-kids and summertime.

It's Friday once more - the weeks just fly by us.

Already 40 degrees here and a high of 60 is projected - we had that yesterday and I actually took off my jacket over the lunch hour - woohoo!

Have a wonderful day!!

A rainy Wednesday morning

2012-02-01T07:06:00.003-06:00

Kaireia and Kardia

Greetings - rain and overcast here - but at least it is in the 50's - another mild day ahead.

Happy Anniversary to Amos and Irene - I pray it is a great one!

Another coffee, bluegrass and rainy morning. God is good. Church tonight and a paperwork day at work.

No big news - have a blessed day - maybe today. Listening to An Uncloudy Day in bluegrass - now that is a picture of heaven.

Love this global warming

2012-01-31T07:08:00.001-06:00

Neidon

Wow - we have had unbelievably warm weather (for middle Tennessee) this entire winter - there I've said it, so it will be cold now. This week is in the 50's every day and night's in the mid to low 30's. I knew global warming would be good for something.

A three hour on-line class today in the middle of everything - good for the continuing education points I'm required to get, bad for the time it takes out of the middle of my day. Other than that - paperwork - woohoo!

Have a blessed day.

Good morning world

2012-01-30T07:09:00.000-06:00

Anna and Lincoln

A chilly good morning to you all from the upper Cumberlands of Tennessee. God had made a lot of pretty places, but this is surely one He gave His favor.

So far, it seems like a paperwork week, but plans seem to change in a heart-beat. So have a great week whatever your plans.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Chilly Sunday morning

2012-01-29T07:47:00.001-06:00

Kardia and Darin

Good morning - time to put up your dancing shoes and get ready for church. We've got nursery during first service and then we're starting I Corinthians in SS.

Sorry this is only a photo and not a movie - would prove interesting. Darin is sure braver than me. Kardia looks pretty happy though.

Riding into the weekend

2012-01-28T09:14:00.001-06:00

Lincoln and Anna

Salutations on an overcast Saturday morning. Do you have interesting plans today? We're off to breakfast in a few minutes and a couple of errands. Just a nice relaxing Saturday.

Just enjoyed a nice bluegrass song from Bill Clifton ... Leaning on the everlasting arms.

It's Friday!!

2012-01-27T07:37:00.001-06:00

Lincoln

Good morning - a chilly 32 degrees here this morning and it may not even break 50 today - at least no rain like all day yesterday.

Busy day today visiting prospects - Nolensville, Murfreesboro and Crossville. Two churches and a business - a great day.

Enjoy this smile and let it help you get through the day!

Heading downhill already

2012-01-26T07:15:00.001-06:00

Kardia, Kaireia, Noema and Neidon

The week is half-over already with only two days left. Today paperwork and tomorrow a day of travel and meeting new prospects.

No exciting news - a 100% chance of rain today with flooding possible. Sounds like Texas, huh?

Enjoy this photo of the Kleeman clan - now that's a handful - woohoo!!

Another rainy day ahead

2012-01-25T07:08:00.001-06:00

Lincoln and Anna

Greetings - sorry I missed yesterday's post. I had an early Chamber of Commerce meeting. They set it up so you can attend and still get to work by 8 or so.

They had the TECH girl's basketball team there yesterday and talked about the sports team and how TECH helped the business community - very interesting.

One of the TECH girls is from San Antonio and attended Churchill High School about a mile or two from where we lived. A small, small world.

Well, off we go - 50% chance of rain today. I saw San Antonio is under a tornado and a flood watch this morning - be safe!

Running late

2012-01-24T06:30:00.001-06:00

Good morning - I've got an early morning meeting downtown early so no photo today - hope your day is great!

Wow, where did that Monday come from?

2012-01-23T07:08:00.002-06:00

Kaireia

Yawn - I could have slept another hour this morning. Maybe that rain storm that went through last night cut into my sleep. A warm, wet week ahead.

No big event today - TECH basketball after work - should be another nice day.

Here's Kaireia - she is growing up so fast. Isn't she beautiful! Hard to believe she is over 8!!

By the way, video chatted with Rachel this weekend and got to see Noema walking all over the place - that girl can fly! The four kids were all a blur in the background - ha.

It's Sunday!!!

2012-01-22T07:47:00.000-06:00

Lincoln and Cindy

Don't look surprised - you knew Sunday was coming! Better get up and get dressed - church is in just a few minutes.

A mild morning - foggy and a bit chilly. These temperature changes are strange. It feels like winter might slip by us.

A fun night at the TECH basketball games last night. A double header and both the girls and the boys teams' won.

Better go - have a great day!!

Looks like more rain?

2012-01-21T09:27:00.000-06:00

Darin and Noema

Good Saturday morning! Kind of overcast here - maybe a bit of rain today. Bit hey, it's still Saturday.

Noema turned one this past week - where did that year go anyway! She is sure a doll-baby. Just wish I was there to spoil here.

Have a great day - God is good.

What, more rain?

2012-01-20T07:10:00.004-06:00

Kardia

Well, family in Ohio are getting snow, we've got rain and Texas, well warm weather is returning. What a great country.

A fun evening watching TECH basketball with friends all around.Did I mention I like basketball?

Kardia is a real clothing diva - she needs a grandpa to chase her around the playground and swing her. Sounds fun!

3 generations of sliders

2012-01-19T07:11:00.001-06:00

Greetings on a chilly 22 degree morning. A paperwork day - woohoo! Only one luncheon meeting and no traveling today.

Sorry I missed yesterday's post - I had to be at work an hour earlier so my schedule was out of whack. We had a team working on a $13,000,000 bid and it took a LOT of work to put together.

No big news - just another great God given day - enjoy!!

Rainy, dreary Tuesday morning

2012-01-17T07:18:00.001-06:00

A good morning to you all. As usual, listening to a bluegrass podcast in the upstairs loft/spare bedroom and picking out great pictures for the blog. I feel like I'm missing a lot of good ones as I shuffle through them. It sure is fun reliving all of those fun moments again - pictures are a real blessing!

Did you know those child swings could become double swings? I didn't either. But they sure worked great.

Here's a link to one of my favorite Bluegrass radio shows.

Once you get there, click on the radio tab and then pick out a show - enjoy!

Over 43,000 blog views this week - woohoo!!

The days fly by

2012-01-16T07:10:00.003-06:00

Good morning on a new week. I hope church went well yesterday and the work week has begun once again today.

I enjoy these pictures of Neidon swinging baby sister - not sure who enjoyed it the most. (Probably me!)

Temperature is in the mid 40's this morning - a real heat wave in Cookeville. It's been unseasonable warm so far this year with just a few cold days thrown in. Enjoy them while we have them!

Neidon and Noema

Have a great week!

Youngest and oldest grandkids

2012-01-15T12:35:00.001-06:00

Noema, Kaireia and Lincoln

Good morning - I was running later than usual this morning before church so I am just now getting around to putting up a photo. Kaireia loves the babies - she has a sweet heart.

45 here already - a real heat wave! The snow is gone and it looks regular again. I hope church went well - a new week - enjoy!!

Okay, I'm ready for summer

2012-01-14T08:38:00.000-06:00

Lincoln

A cold morning - 27 degrees, overcast and snow on the ground. School was cancelled yesterday as we had some bad roads in the east end of the county where the elevation is about 1000 feet higher.We're to hit 40 today so everything should melt.

A nice relaxing weekend ahead - no big plans. I hope you all are doing well. Better go - shower and then out to breakfast. Coffee sounds great! I love you all - maybe today ...

I'm freezing

2012-01-13T07:11:00.002-06:00

Good morning - we woke to a snow covered day in the low 20's. More snow projected this morning with a bit of sun this afternoon. High of 30 degrees - brrr!

Never got to Crossville yesterday - the weather got too bad, so will try to make it today. Other than that, a great catch up day.

Cindy and Anna

Ready for a weekend? It's here so enjoy. It would be fun to go sliding with a grand-kid this weekend.

Snow today

2012-01-12T07:18:00.001-06:00

Noema and Rachel

40's today but colder and snow this afternoon and evening - brrrr!We were fortunate with warm weather during the week between Christmas and new Year's weekend. Well, it's about to catch up with us. Fortunately only about 1" of snow is projected.

A paperwork morning and Crossville this afternoon - need to go early as the first 7 miles heading to Crossville is up the mountain and prone to snow even before we get it.

Have a blessed day - love you all.

Rainy night and morning

2012-01-11T07:15:00.001-06:00

It rained all night and all morning so far - lots of standing water and pretty dark and dreary outside.

It would be a great day to stay inside and color with friends. It's going to be nasty out there.

Paperwork this morning and two job site walks this afternoon. Still getting calls for new work - hope it picks up! Folks are still taking it easy.

Better go - have a good day and stay warm and dry. Chance of flurries tomorrow. Our warm days are about gone.

Reed, Anna, Cindy and Neidon

Foggy, foggy morning

2012-01-10T07:15:00.003-06:00

Greetings and salutations out there to all my loved ones - another grand day ahead of us.

Cindy spent a LOT of time reading to the grand-kids over the holidays. Kids love for you to read to them - even Lincoln enjoyed the books. Noema was probably sleeping.

TTU women won in basketball last night - we had another fun evening out. Everyone sitting around us is from our church too.

Last day of full moon and cold weather moves in too. I think we have a chance of snow on Thursday. We've sure enjoyed this warmer weather though. If this is caused by global warming, we're all for it

Cindy and grandkids

Yawn

2012-01-09T07:16:00.001-06:00

Kardia, Neidon, Cindy and Anna

Well, left church and went to Madison yesterday for a ground-breaking. I got home 7 hours later in time for evening Bible study. I am still in weekend mode - hard to get going this morning.

Rainy and foggy out this morning. I can see the neighbor behind me but not much else. I think it is pushing a cold front in that arrives in a few days. Weather - Make up your mind!

A catch up day today - too tired to go anywhere but home for a nap - ha! Not likely.

Have a great week - God is good!

Warm weather today

2012-01-08T07:43:00.003-06:00

Neidon

Good morning! It's nice and warm in Cookeville this morning - mid 40's. Should be a nice day with a touch of rain possible.

Off to church and then I head off to a ground-breaking in Madison for a new church fellowship wing.

Neidon wanted 'Angry Bird' stuff for Christmas. If you are not in the 'know', Angry Birds is a computer game - it is what is hot right now. And by me saying 'hot', it proves I'm 'Not'!

This is a Pig hat - pigs are one of the characters in that game. I think he likes it! Should be a warm hat for cold weather.

Well, gotta go - have a great day - maybe today ....

Neidon

Ginger bread homes

2012-01-07T09:04:00.001-06:00

Audrey and Anna

Anna turned two yesterday! We talked to her on the phone - sort of - and she sounded great. What a sweet little girl.

We built ginger bread homes over the holidays - what a fun time!! Playing with grand-kids is fun.

Have a great Saturday = over cast here, looks like rain.

Another package to open

2012-01-06T07:19:00.001-06:00

Audrey, Lincoln and Cindy

Almost 30 degrees out - a warm streak! A couple of warmer days here and then cold again. I drove up to Crossville the past few days and the highway cuts through the hills are amazing with the frozen water and remaining snow and huge icicles.

We enjoyed the Tech basketball game last night and I followed the Spurs via internet. They don't show a lot of Spurs games on the TV here.

Have a great day - hey - it's Friday!

Christmas presents are great

2012-01-05T07:13:00.001-06:00

Noema

The kids enjoyed opening presents - I think Grandma had as much fun picking them out. We all enjoyed watching them open the presents.

A warm snap - only 28 degrees this morning. Never thought that would sound good.

Too much time off last week - this week seems long! Ready for a weekend to rest up.

Spoiling grand-kids is fun

2012-01-04T07:11:00.000-06:00

Lincoln and Cindy

Another bitter morning out - about 20 degrees to start the day. A great paperwork catch-up day from yesterday. We're off and running in the New Year!

After work yesterday went downtown to greet our U.S. Congresswoman, Diane Black. She is doing a great job and we're proud of her.

Well, hi ho, hi ho, it's off to work I go ...

Sliding back to work

2012-01-03T07:07:00.001-06:00

Cindy, Kardia and Rachel

Good morning! A chilly 12 to 14 degrees here in central Tennessee. Local schools are closed today - a touch of snow yesterday and the higher elevations are all iced in. They even closed highway 40 east of us for several miles going up to Monterrey.

Reed and Audrey got stuck in Cincinnati last night. With the snow and icy roads, it turned a 7.5 hour trip into 10 hours or so. Not so fun with two little ones.

Cindy and I thought it was Q-U-I-E-T as home last night. No little voices or the 'pitter-patter' of little feet. I sure love my kids and grand-kids.

Well, back to work - the alarm sure came early this morning!

Privacy

2012-01-02T13:12:00.002-06:00

I'm working on resetting this blogs privacy limits. I'm getting a lot of spam hits and am worried about privacy. You may get on in the next few days and it will tell you that you need permission to get on - don't worry. Just ask and I'll let your email/computer through for access to the blog. Just keeping out the riffraff.

I'm back!

2012-01-02T13:09:00.001-06:00

Adams family et al

I'm exhausted! But happy!!! A great Christmas and a great week between Christmas and New Year's! The kids and grand-kids in for a week - woohoo!

Perfect weather and a fun time. In fact, the cold rolled in today as Reed and Audrey's family left to head home. Thank you Lord for a great week.

Company

2011-12-26T12:10:00.002-06:00

I pray you all had a wonderful Christmas. The computer room is a bedroom so will post pictures next week.. I love you all!

Merry Christmas!!

2011-12-25T09:41:00.001-06:00

Noema

Good morning and Merry Christmas!

We're relaxing and watching Fox News' Christmas Special I recorded last night - pretty good. Just anxious for kids to get in tonight.

I'll have to put up with this little face for a whole week!

Power just went out second time this morning - grrr - thank goodness for battery backup on the computer! Have a wonderful day.

Let's read a book!

2011-12-24T09:05:00.001-06:00

Grandma reading to Kardia, Neidon and Kaireia

Chilly this morning. A bit slow getting going - stayed up too late - because no work today!!

Breakfast, errands and back home again. Church tonight and family coming in tomorrow. Holidays are great.

LUKE 2:8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Party!!

2011-12-23T07:06:00.001-06:00

Neidon

The grandkids are getting ready to come to Tennessee - I won't get into what that is comprised of, but it doesn't have to do with firearms.

Our last day of work this year - woohoo! I had an 11 hour day yesterday, and already have 40 hours in for the week so I'm ready.

The lights are up, the presents are wrapped and Cindy is cleaning like crazy. We must have company coming.

Have a great day - love you all.

Last workday of the week

2011-12-22T07:09:00.003-06:00

Anna

Yesterday was a great day, I finally got a permit on a church addition in Madison that has taken 3.5 months to get through the city! We mobilize next week and break ground the 3rd of January - woohoo!

This is my last workday of the week. Tomorrow is a half-day at work and is mostly taken up by a office party. It will be interesting to see how that goes. They usually rent the high school gym or the Chamber of Commerce meeting room and have a huge breakfast and gift exchange - with over 100 employees we usually have about 250 or so in attendance.

With the down economy, they are going to do an open house at our office instead for field employees and staff to come through and wish each other Merry Christmas and hand out gifts - should prove interesting.

Well, off to work - have a great day.

Breakfast buddy is coming

2011-12-21T07:07:00.001-06:00

Noema

Well, my breakfast buddy will be here Sunday. I hear she has started taking a few steps. She heard Lincoln was crawling and decided to step it up to the next level.

Pouring rain last night - not sure how much, but it seemed like it was all night long. A paperwork day today - I need to pretty much wrap everything up for the year as tomorrow has meetings all day and Friday is the office party and then VACATION!

Have a blessed day - enjoy!

Anna sez 'Go Spurs!"

2011-12-20T07:13:00.002-06:00

Anna

Anna and her gramps are glad the NBA lock-out is over and we're anxious to watch pro basketball again. I'm glad we have something in common.

Paperwork this morning and meeting a new client in Mt. Juliet this afternoon - a factory that builds car seats - woohoo!

Have a great day - we're to get rain today and tomorrow. My yard lo9oks like it needs mowing again. I don't think they do that in TN in the winter.

Last work week of 2011

2011-12-19T07:08:00.001-06:00

Lincoln

One more week and then - "I'm on vacation!"

A whole week off and babies all around me for most of that time. I'll have to straighten out the kids that the rest of you spoil all the time. A tough job but I'm up to it.

Off to Nashville this morning and hopefully back before too late. A good busy week ahead - it will fly by.

Be safe - I love you all!

Almost time for church

2011-12-18T07:59:00.001-06:00

Noema

Greetings - almost church time as I hurriedly type this in. Looks cool out but supposedly warmer then yesterday. I don't think we got past mid 30's yesterday - it felt cold!

Cindy was working on the Christmas letter yesterday and I was thinking about what a great year we had - 2 new grand-babies, family reunions with parents who are still strong and healthy - what a blessing. And the older grand-kids are wonderful - what fun!

If God cared for us this past year, what great things must He have in our future. God is good.

Brrrr ...

2011-12-17T08:36:00.001-06:00

Noema

It is cold outside - yesterday the temperature dropped all day. It feels like winter again.

A nice relaxing day - some errands, SS lesson, a few inside to do items and just taking it easy.

Have a great Saturday and stay warm.

PS Saw a video of Lincoln crawling this week - watch out!

It's Friday (he says with a smile on his face)

2011-12-16T07:16:00.002-06:00

Anna, Lincoln and Audrey

A good Friday morning to you - another week until the kids come. Overcast today and rain projected.

Off to Murfreesboro today - looking ahead to a spring project with a client. It's great to have work ahead of me.

We're coming into another weekend - enjoy!

< Don't these smiles make you smile too!!

A rainy day ahead - what's new?

2011-12-15T07:17:00.001-06:00

Kaireia, Rachel, Noema, Neidon and Kardia

An overcast morning and rain projected all day. The good thing - it's been warmer this last week or more with all of this rain.

I finished the outside Christmas lights last night with Cindy's help and then off to church for the annual Christmas party. Lots of fun - good fun and great friends.

We still have some of this cough left - can't quite seem to shake it. We're ready to get completely well.

See you later - enjoy the day ahead!

Hump day

2011-12-14T07:09:00.005-06:00

Kardia

Another fine morning to you all - going to hit 60 degrees today - of course rain the next few days, but sunshine today!

Paperwork this morning and Murfreesboro this afternoon. Not a bad day at all.

Our church has its Christmas party tonight which should be a lot of fun too.

Well, I'm off - have a great day - what surprises does God have in store for us today?

Swinging into Tuesday

2011-12-13T07:15:00.003-06:00

Lincoln

Our second day of rain - and it wasn't even on the forecast. At least a 'bit' warmer - when did 40 seem warm?

How is your week going? I got a couple of great leads yesterday plus last night meet with a prospect wanting to do a very large remodel - what a fun meeting.

Crossville today and lots of paperwork - other than that an average day - whatever 'average' is!

Blessings on this new day.

Hang on - a new week has started

2011-12-12T07:17:00.001-06:00

Anna

Good morning on a brisk morning here on the Cumberland Plateau. I believe the weekends go by even faster than the weeks do. Our living nativity is over and onto the holidays.

I got part of the Christmas lights up outside and ran out of clips. Cindy has a tree up and stockings. Kids stuff is laid out everywhere to wrap and get ready for stockings. Wow - it looks like Christmas has hit the Adams house!

Have a wonderful week ... maybe today.

Button up your overcoat ...

2011-12-11T07:44:00.001-06:00

Anna

Baby, it's cold outside! Another cold morning with highs only in the 40's today.

We had a great time at the Tech BB game last night - they won by 1 point in overtime - whew, too close! We're in the second row - great season tickets - did I mention, we love basketball?

Cindy put up a small tree and like 50 zillion stockings yesterday. Where did all of those kids come from?

Have a great Sunday - God is good, all the time.

I am blessed

2011-12-10T10:48:00.001-06:00

Kaireia

Wow - another great day ahead. Last month I saw a lots of folks who decided to post something they were thankful for each day of Facebook. I saw lots of things listed and they were all great.

QUESTION: What are you most thankful for?

I think I'm most thankful for a God who delivered me from the world & it's method of doing things & showed us a way that we, along with our loved ones, could be with Him forever.

FFFFF Frdiay

2011-12-09T07:04:00.001-06:00

Kardia

It's FFFrigid outside. Mid 20's - brrr!

Good morning - this week has flown by - how about yours? An easy day today and Cindy and I work at the church's live nativity this evening. All I can say is - bundle up!

A couple of weeks away until Christmas and then the kids come down the week after - can hardly wait!

Super cold Thursday

2011-12-08T07:06:00.001-06:00

Neidon

Low 20's this morning - another cold day. We got some snow yesterday but the ground was so wet it melted pretty quick.

No big news today - paperwork, a business luncheon, off to Crossville and then a Chamber of Commerce meeting this evening.

Hope your day goes well. Bundle up!

Snowing

2011-12-07T12:17:00.001-06:00

Just started snowing here- not good.

Baby it's cold outside

2011-12-07T07:14:00.001-06:00

Noema and Neidon

Officially, we've had our first snow, but the chances of our first snow accumulation are pretty high today. Woke up to 34 as the high - this should be an interesting weather day!

Paperwork and a few meetings today - church tonight - we're wrapping up Romans and the church live nativity this weekend.

Have a great day and stay warm and safe. ... maybe today ...

Those Adams kids

2011-12-06T07:10:00.001-06:00

Lincoln and Anna

Wow - some loud thunder and bright lightening last night - I don't think I was even able to count between them for a bit last night. I thought my grass was done growing, but we've had enough rain and warm weather that it appears to need one more cutting - argggg!!

Another in-office day - paperwork and phone calls - a great way to get things done!

Work calls me

2011-12-05T07:16:00.001-06:00

Lincoln

A rainy day ahead as we head back to work. The Cantata is over and life is back to normal - whatever that is.

No big events this week - same old stuff. So hang in there and get going!

Get going sleepyheads!

2011-12-04T07:42:00.001-06:00

Kardia, Kaireia and Neidon

Another fine day before the rain rolls in. The Cantata is tonight. Stop on by if you are in the area - we sound pretty good, if I don't mind saying so!

Looking at the picture, I was wondering if they got any sleep? Looks like a party waiting to happen.

Dress Rehearsal

2011-12-03T08:31:00.001-06:00

Noema

Dress rehearsal this morning for the church cantata. A bright sun out - looks to be another grand day.

This picture will make you smile if your day isn't going good! Have a blessed day.

A Frosty Friday

2011-12-02T07:05:00.001-06:00

Lincoln And Audrey

Not quite as cold as yesterday but still chilly. Supposed to warm up nice today.

Off to Crossville today - meeting a client from New York about a project and back home again. A great week - God has been amazing this week.

I find it's easier to see God in my life when I'm watching for him. Have a great Friday.

20 degrees outside - brrrr!!

2011-12-01T07:05:00.001-06:00

Anna

A good cold morning to you all. Sorry no post yesterday - I was out the door before the time I typically even get out of bed. I had to be in Nashville by 9 am and back in Madison by 1 pm and barely made it home for church. Time flies when you are having fun!

The frost is hard this morning - looks like a winter wonderland. Let's see, how many days to spring?

Lego lover

2011-11-29T07:12:00.001-06:00

Neidon

Good morning! A brisk 30 degrees outside and 'wintry mix' warnings are posted - fortunately no precipitation at the moment or it would be a true mess out there.

Well, another Lego lover has been created - Neidon loves to build stuff with his Legos. I guess it is the equivalent to Lincoln Logs that I had as a kid. All you add is your imagination.

Have a great day - stay warm and dry and be careful on the roads.

Rain rain go away ...

2011-11-28T07:07:00.001-06:00

Kardia

We've had rain since yesterday morning with nary a letup since it began. My neighbor is building an ark - maybe not a good sign? It's supposed to turn colder tonight with a high chance of snow tomorrow. It's already starting off at 40 degrees with not much warming up today.

Well, back to work - what a great long Thanksgiving weekend - I'm thankful for all of my family that I got to see! I'm even thankful for the ones I didn't see!!

Have a great week - I love you all!

A rainy, rainy Sunday morning

2011-11-27T07:45:00.001-06:00

Kaireia

Good morning - it's raining this morning as a cold front comes through today - a slight chance of snow tomorrow as we head into a brand new week. Hey, December rolls in this week - where did that come from?

The stores already have their decorations up for Christmas - it's that time of year ...

My folks are headed to the airport - Sandra sent me an email they left at 7 am her time, 6 am ours, to head back to catch their flight in Nashville - pray for a safe trip.

We had a great time seeing family and just enjoying a long weekend - it's going to be hard going back in to work tomorrow!

Windy Saturday

2011-11-26T10:22:00.001-06:00

Anna

A sunny and windy Saturday. A couple of nice days and then cooler weather the first of the week - even a slight chance of snow! Brrrr.

The drugs are beginning to work - we could both talk this morning and are actually coughing less. Maybe we're kicking this stuff out of our system - at least we hope so.

Today is putting up a few Christmas lights and some other misc. stuff. Just enjoying another day off!

Sunny Friday

2011-11-25T09:41:00.001-06:00

Lincoln

We skipped Black Friday and moved on to Sunny Friday - the sun is out, it's a beautiful day out.

We had a great Thanksgiving with Sandra, Laura, Matt and Katie and my folks yesterday at Sandra's house. Great food and great fun.

The gang is coming over today for some more visiting and hanging out - it should be fun. I pray your Thanksgiving went well.

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T09:01:00.001-06:00

Noema

Wow - the holidays already!? We're off to Sandra's in a bit with a car full of pies. We'll drive over the river and through the woods and over the windiest roads you've ever seen. Woohoo!

Well, just posting this picture to remind you not to eat too much. I've always heard you could explode if you ate too much - this picture almost proves that theory to be true.

I love you all - thank you God for family. Thanks for the family with us now and thanks for the ability to have great memories of family no longer with us. :-)

It's Friday! (kind of)

2011-11-23T07:15:00.001-06:00

Lincoln and Anna

A great day ahead - a client meeting this morning, off to Crossville to video a project for a client in Jerusalem and them paperwork this afternoon.

A long holiday weekend ahead - have a great day and a great Thanksgiving.

Week's half over

2011-11-22T07:01:00.001-06:00

Noema, Neidon and Kaireia

Good morning - I can talk! My voice is coming back and I'm feeling human again - woohoo! It is not fun being sick.

I like this photo - Noema has a look of apprehension or of just not wanting to be a part of whatever the other two are up to. Sorta like me with my two sisters growing up! (I'll hear from that one).

Unusually warm weather again today - high close to 70 and then a cold front in again tomorrow. No wonder we're sick!

Have a wonderful day - what are you thankful for this week?

Rainy Monday - the leaves are gone

2011-11-21T07:01:00.001-06:00

Lincoln

Good morning - we went to the doctor yesterday and found we had sinus problems - either infected or close to it. We're both on medicine and hope to kick it in the next few days.

I do have to run up to Albany, KY this afternoon, but otherwise just a paperwork day. Hey, I've only got three workdays this week - this is almost like a Wednesday!

Have a great week and travel safe if you are going to see family!

Sicky Sunday

2011-11-20T08:53:00.001-06:00

Kardia and Noema

Yes, we are both home sick today. The local clinic doesn't open until noon - we'll be there.

Don't know when I last missed church - it's been a long while. Pray for both of us.

At least I can still enjoy my grand-kids via photos.

Last time to mow?

2011-11-19T08:30:00.001-06:00

Kaireia

Good morning! Off to breakfast, back to several errands - hopefully our last time to mow. We've had several hard frosts so it has probably stopped growing.

We're still feeling bad - coughing and sore throat - we're ready to get over this - pray we heal soon. I don't like being sick.

PS Cleopatra never looked this good!

21 degrees out - brrrr!

2011-11-18T07:03:00.001-06:00

Rachel and Neidon

Good morning - well, rumor (and Facebook) sez Matt Monroe is back from Afghanistan! We've been praying for him for months and are so excited he has returned. Welcome Home Matt!!
Click here for release.

Well, we're still sick - I need to work for a company with sick leave - this is getting old. We will get well though - hang tough.

Have a great day - hey, it's Friday!! Woohoo!!

We've got Sunshine

2011-11-17T07:11:00.001-06:00

Anna

A cold Cookeville morning to you. It's below freezing outside - but at least we have some sunshine.

I've got mostly local meetings today and a quick trip to Crossville this afternoon. I think it is to warm up to mid 40's today - a real warm one, huh?

Cindy and I are still battling colds - I think some of you are as well. I pray we all get better soon. I love you guys!!

... maybe today ...

Rainy cold day

2011-11-16T07:20:00.001-06:00

Lincoln

Good morning - a dreary day here - cold and rainy. But only on the outside. On the inside ... I'm sick too! I think a cold - too much work to stay home though - oh well ...

We enjoyed the basketball game last night - they won which was even better. You are a winner too - so go out there and get going!! (Whatever) I love you - have a blessed day.

Have a Super day

2011-11-15T07:03:00.001-06:00

Kardia, Neidon, Noema and Kaireia

Good morning - yesterday was the second hottest day ever for that date and today will be similar. My allergies don't like this. A front is stalled out over us - it's time to move on!

Got lots of paperwork done yesterday and today more of the same. TTU Basketball tonight - men's team starts - should be fun.

Check out these cute grandkids!!

We're back!

2011-11-14T07:15:00.001-06:00

Anna Adams

We had a great time in Columbus spoiling babies - but now back to reality. Warmer weather for a few days - enjoy it while it lasts.

Have a great week - I love you all!

It's Friday! At least for me.

2011-11-10T07:13:00.001-06:00

Cindy in India

Good morning - a crazy but good day ahead. Tomorrow we leave to see our babies and we're excited! No pictures for a few days - but if you have a memory like an elephant you can recall photos over the past years to fill in until I return.

I have a photographic memory, but I've run out of film. Have a great day - only 34 out this morning and highs in the 40's - brrrr.

Hump day

2011-11-09T07:15:00.000-06:00

Lincoln

Yes it is Wednesday, affectionately known as hump day as it it mid-week for most workers. However, as I am going to see grand-kids on Friday, tomorrow becomes my Friday, hence today is my Thursday. If you understand that, tell me as I just got confused.

Anyway, I'm ready to swing some young 'uns and have some fun spoiling babies.

This is our last nice day this week before cold weather rolls in again. Be safe!

My little punkins'

2011-11-08T07:08:00.001-06:00

Lincoln and Anna

Good morning - brisk mornings, mild days and yes, basketball has begun - it is indeed fall. We have season tickets for Tennessee Tech basketball and the first game (exhibition) was last night - lots of fun! I love basketball - but not as much as my babies!!

It's Tuesday - enjoy! I'm off to Murfreesboro, Madison and Nashville today.

Back to work

2011-11-07T07:02:00.001-06:00

Noema

Well, we're back into it this morning. Time to roll up our sleeves and get going again. Where in the world did that weekend go?

A short week and off to Ohio Friday morning for a long weekend to spoil, I mean see the grandkids. Have a great week!

Vivi Vidi Visa - she came, she saw, she shopped

2011-11-06T07:48:00.000-06:00

Noema

This is Noema helping her mom shopping yesterday. I need that kind of help!

I see sunshine this morning! It looks great outside. It's almost church time - let's see what message God has in store for us this morning.

Yawn

2011-11-05T09:42:00.001-05:00

Anna and Lincoln

My body is starting up a bit slow this morning - still cold outside so maybe these old bones are thawing out.

Charles and Leslie Wampler cane through a night ago on the way from Texas to D.C. so we had a great visit. We stayed up too late playing euchre - morning sure came quick!

Have a great Saturday - we're burning daylight!

Dreary Thursday

2011-11-03T07:11:00.004-05:00

All my grandkids

You might have to look close, but all of my grandkids are in this photo. Cindy took it in Ohio this week while visiting there. I even see Rachel back there as well.

A fine day today - some rain rolling in and high around 60 - pretty overcast right now. I think a quick Murfreesboro trip is in order.

Enjoy!

Great colors

2011-11-02T06:10:00.000-05:00

A Tennessee Fall

Good morning - this week seems to be flying - I can't believe it is Wednesday already. Cindy returns this afternoon and evening church with friends. I hope your week is going great!

Spoiling babies

2011-11-01T06:14:00.000-05:00

Cindy and Noema

Cindy is having too much fun with the grandkids.

Was it me, or did Halloween just feel like walking though Walmart? I see those same costumes every time I walk through there.

Happy Halloween

2011-10-31T06:15:00.000-05:00

Lincoln, Reed and Anna

Well, I'm assuming Reed is a veterinarian with a couple of animals. They are some cute animals - makes me want a pet for the first time.

Have a great week!

Fall leaves are nice!

2011-10-30T14:26:00.002-05:00

The leaves are at their height right now. Some fabulous colors. Pictures don't do them justice.

The worst thing about fall is knowing winter is right around the corner - uggg!

Cindy is enjoying the grandkids - she keeps sending photos - makes me want to be there. Hopefully I'll see them soon.

Freezing this morning

2011-10-30T07:45:00.001-05:00

Neidon and Anna

We hit freezing last night - there's a hard frost on the ground - brrr. I'm counting down to Summer.

Cindy is enjoying the kids in Ohio - Reed is bringing Anna up right - I see the Spurs sweatshirt. She may have to play if they can't come to an agreement this year - maybe more fun to watch.

Well, better go - church in a few minutes - love you all.

Baby it's cold outside

2011-10-29T08:47:00.001-05:00

Lincoln

Good morning - no snow here, but it sure is cold!

Cindy is up in Ohio spoiling and wearing out babies - appears to be working.

Have a great weekend - stay warm and enjoy your weekend.