We left Bradyville on Saturday, January 04th and headed to Deborah's hometown of Oak Ridge/Knoxville. Deb's best friend in the world, Jean Norris was kind enough to drive the two hours to middle Tennessee to pick us up. After a brief stop at Jean's to unload the luggage, we headed to a local Oak Ridge institution, Big Ed's Pizza. I'd heard about this place briefly when I was in Canada and thought that I'd just have to see it for myself. I didn't realize the histo...

Having lived with Deborah now for just over twenty (20) years, you'd think that I'd be aware of most of the quaint southern expressions, but having spent the past month here in Murfreesboro and had the opportunity to speak with some of the locals and shop keepers here in the area, I've decided that is simply not the case - there's just too many expressions in the local vernacular. Over the last couple of weeks I've begun to chronicle some of the more colorful e...

Over the last few days since the big event, we've just relaxed and enjoyed the season. Deb and Keli have been out and about to the antique stores in Woodbury and Murfreesboro - thankfully no big purchases but it's something that they both enjoy. Before we left, my mom gave me specific instructions about a single plate recovery from all the stuff that we moved down in the truck. We had some 95 boxes along with an assortment of antique furniture and she wants one...

Today's been one heck of a day. We were up around 9ish and got down to opening the presents. The kids seemed to do pretty well, getting most of what was on their individual lists. Later in the afternoon we got into sports mode on the Wii with the grands. We've played so many events today, frankly I'm pooped. From Frisbee Golf, Basketball, Table Tennis, Golf, Bowling and even Jet Skiing. - I don't think that I have done very well, given that I haven't held a cont...

Everyone seems to be on the mend. It's getting to the point where I can tell people and their location by the sound of their cough. Lilli was the first to get it, followed by Keli and then Joe. At this point the other four of us have avoided any symptoms....so far. Today's been a quiet one but a significant one. The grands finished their last day of school for the year today. We picked up Joram and his friend Justin from their high school and then headed for l...