Today is Thursday, November 25. Now, to most of the US, today is Thanksgiving Day. It is for me too, but today is also my and Randy's 21st anniversary. Twenty one years ago, we began a journey of a lifetime. I was remembering our wedding day earlier, and the first thing I did as Mrs. Randy Adams was WASH A LOAD OF CLOTHES. Thanks to our friend, Will Jester, Randy ended up with a five pound sack of flour down his pants. So, we drove to our sweet little house in the mill village, and I washed clothes. So it's only fitting that today, I washed a load (several) of clothes. The loads have gotten bigger over the years - we've added two good boys to the mix, and they can create a lot of laundry.
Today, most of us share things we are thankful for as we gather around the table to share a meal with our friends and families. So, here's my list - - - Randy, the boys, our families, our friends - -- these are just the tip of the iceberg.
Today as you enjoy the holiday, be thankful!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Saturday, November 6, 2010
November - Time's are a changin' - LITERALLY!
Today is time for change and change for time.
Change for Time - We 'fall back' today and get an extra hour to our day. I've never really gotten that 'Groundhog Day' effect, living the same hour over and over, but in the Spring time, when we 'spring forward', I feel like I lose more than one hour . . . That will just have to remain one of the mysteries of the universe I suppose.
Time for Change - Our dear friend and neighbor, Randall, is going to Iraq for a year, for 'work'. That sounds like he's just going to Dothan or Atlanta for work, but he is going to be half way around the world, something like eight time zones away. I can't remember if that's tomorrow or yesterday LOL and with the time change, heck, it could be next week! Pray for Randall as he is away from all things familiar - family, home, work, and friends. There is one constant that Randall will have - GOD is travelling with him, is already there, will be there his entire time in Iraq, and will come back home with him. Pray for Randall's family - hopefully it will be a 'FAST YEAR' for everyone.
Another time for change is looming on our horizon - Parker is almost halfway through his Senior year. We have begun the college application process - he has been accepted by one, and waiting on answers from two others. Pray for Parker and us as we start to transition. We have 'raised' a good son - he is smart, hard-working, thoughtful, and fun. I hope I wasn't too busy being a parent to miss anything . . . but I suppose that's what we were supposed to be doing. And I know that probably isn't grammatically correct, so don't send me any messages about a double anything . . .
Ok, as for the 'Party of Four', we are good. Cotton season is in full swing, so I am working extra-hard. Randy and the boys, mainly Paxton, are enjoying Auburn football, in person. Parker and I enjoy watching the games on TV together. We DVR them so we can watch our Tigers over and over. Auburn is having a great year! We are proud to be Auburn Tigers !!
Enjoy this cooler weather and the falling leaves.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
July, already??
Happy 4th of July! Well, ok, I know that that was two days ago already, but just thought I'd say it anyway.
Vacations are underway for most everyone. Our family usually goes to Orange Beach, AL for a week of relaxing bliss! Well, because of a little oil problem in the Gulf, we have decided to go to St. Simons on the EAST COAST! I know - it almost sounds like betrayal and blasphemy! I've already had many people tell me that the beach is not as pretty as the Gulf, the sand is different, the water is not clear, the list goes on. However, I am looking at it as another adventure. Until last year, I had never even been on the east side of the state, except Savannah, on my honeymoon. The only reason I ventured east last year was because of basketball - we went to Vidalia - Home of the famous Onion! So, I am excited to see what the other side of the state looks like! I am excited because we are going to be able to visit dear friends in Jacksonville on our way home! I am excited just because!
As excited as I am of the possibilities of our July adventure, I am equally disappointed that those in power seem to be dragging their feet in preserving the beautiful Gulf - an area that brings financial stability through tourism dollars to five of our southern states. I'm not sure what the problem is, but I hope the Gulf will begin its recovery soon. I hope, for my friends that live in the Gulf area, that they will 'hang on'. By the way, we are all set to return to Orange Beach in 2011!
Happy Vacationing!
Vacations are underway for most everyone. Our family usually goes to Orange Beach, AL for a week of relaxing bliss! Well, because of a little oil problem in the Gulf, we have decided to go to St. Simons on the EAST COAST! I know - it almost sounds like betrayal and blasphemy! I've already had many people tell me that the beach is not as pretty as the Gulf, the sand is different, the water is not clear, the list goes on. However, I am looking at it as another adventure. Until last year, I had never even been on the east side of the state, except Savannah, on my honeymoon. The only reason I ventured east last year was because of basketball - we went to Vidalia - Home of the famous Onion! So, I am excited to see what the other side of the state looks like! I am excited because we are going to be able to visit dear friends in Jacksonville on our way home! I am excited just because!
As excited as I am of the possibilities of our July adventure, I am equally disappointed that those in power seem to be dragging their feet in preserving the beautiful Gulf - an area that brings financial stability through tourism dollars to five of our southern states. I'm not sure what the problem is, but I hope the Gulf will begin its recovery soon. I hope, for my friends that live in the Gulf area, that they will 'hang on'. By the way, we are all set to return to Orange Beach in 2011!
Happy Vacationing!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
June 1!! wow! Summer is almost here and we are in the thick of basketball practice, camps, BFS workouts, and looking forward to our beach trip in July.
Parker is officially a senior! I can't believe it. This year seemed so far away when he took his first steps in to Preschool at FBC when he was three. Where has the time gone?? Paxton is 13 - that means he will be leaving our house in 5 years - and they will be 5 short years! I look at both our boys and wonder what they will be like as adults. What will their career path be? Will they get married? Why do I think about these things now?? Because time is moving almost faster than the speed of light, and I have to think about them now or I will not be ready!
Here is another reminder of how time has flown by. We have XM radio in our vehicle. Some of our favorite stations are the 'decade' stations - we scroll through them, playing name that tune or artist. Here's the problem - we get to the 90's station and we have never heard any of that music! Why is that? and then I remember - oh yeah, during the 90's, we were listening to Disney tunes, Kidz Bop, VBS songs, etc. That solves the mystery of where some of my time went!!
So, as we enter the last year of high school for Parker, I don't won't to blink - I might miss something!!
Parker is officially a senior! I can't believe it. This year seemed so far away when he took his first steps in to Preschool at FBC when he was three. Where has the time gone?? Paxton is 13 - that means he will be leaving our house in 5 years - and they will be 5 short years! I look at both our boys and wonder what they will be like as adults. What will their career path be? Will they get married? Why do I think about these things now?? Because time is moving almost faster than the speed of light, and I have to think about them now or I will not be ready!
Here is another reminder of how time has flown by. We have XM radio in our vehicle. Some of our favorite stations are the 'decade' stations - we scroll through them, playing name that tune or artist. Here's the problem - we get to the 90's station and we have never heard any of that music! Why is that? and then I remember - oh yeah, during the 90's, we were listening to Disney tunes, Kidz Bop, VBS songs, etc. That solves the mystery of where some of my time went!!
So, as we enter the last year of high school for Parker, I don't won't to blink - I might miss something!!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Paradise
Right now, I am at one of my favorite places - the BEACH! The boys are on Spring Break and we have taken a mini vacay - - - Yesterday was a beautiful day! The beach is MY paradise on earth. I can sit on the beach and look into the vastness of the ocean for hours. Nature is a wonderful way to worship our Creator.
Today is Easter and we are celebrating in God's creation. Friday was Good Friday, and ironically was the 34th anniversary of Daddy's death. I was 12. On a Good Friday over 2000 years ago, God was there, giving up His son. On a Friday 34 years ago, God was there and was taking care of four of His children. On the Sunday that followed both of those Fridays, two men were in Paradise with our Creator. One day, I will see one again and meet one face to face for the first time. During these 34 years, I have missed having an earthly Father, but have known that my Heavenly Father was always with me. I might not have always been with Him, but I know God never left me.
Now, I am off to enjoy another day in Paradise.
Today is Easter and we are celebrating in God's creation. Friday was Good Friday, and ironically was the 34th anniversary of Daddy's death. I was 12. On a Good Friday over 2000 years ago, God was there, giving up His son. On a Friday 34 years ago, God was there and was taking care of four of His children. On the Sunday that followed both of those Fridays, two men were in Paradise with our Creator. One day, I will see one again and meet one face to face for the first time. During these 34 years, I have missed having an earthly Father, but have known that my Heavenly Father was always with me. I might not have always been with Him, but I know God never left me.
Now, I am off to enjoy another day in Paradise.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Mama Bragging . . .
A Great Week!!
Paxton participated in his first fishing tournament - he caught a really big catfish! I can't help it - I am so proud of him! Here is the picture of the big catch!!!
Parker has had a good week too! He is on the school's literary team for spelling and won the region and will participate in state on March 17. He also hit his first home run EVER today! I hope it's the first of many :) Update - SGA Literary Team won first in State, Parker got second in state for spelling!
Ok - I'm through bragging on my boys.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Marching On . . . .
Can you believe it is already March? The time changes this weekend (yay!) and our days will be longer and filled with more activities. Our belief is that as long as there is daylight . . .
Basketball season finished with Round 1 in the State Tournament, and Parker was named to the All-Region Team. We are proud of his recognition! Baseball has now started and the Warriors are off to a good start. Parker is playing left-field this year and Paxton will be playing on a rec-department team, 13-14 year olds. This is OUR time of year!!
Parker also participated on the school literary team - spelling. Much to his surprise he WON at the region level and will compete at State next week! The entire Literary Team did well - we have some really talented and special students at SGA!
Paxton will compete in his first fishing tournament tomorrow! He is FIRED UP about that. An organization called Fishermen for the Hungry is having a special tournament. Teams can be boaters or non-boaters. Fish can be caught anywhere, brought in dead or alive, but must be at weigh-in by 3:00. He is so excited he might not even be able to sleep!! Randy will be fishing with him, and they have been planning for three weeks - buying lures, rigging their reels, and got the crickets and worms today! Good Luck Paxton! I will post pictures of his catches!
In my last blog entry, I mentioned we would be adding a new baby girl to our family - well, she is here. Demi Sophia Alsobrook was born on February 12 and she looks a lot like her big sister, Daley. I can't wait to meet her!! Congratulations to Zach and Lindsey Alsobrook! I had also mentioned a new cousin-in-law. Pearson (Zach's brother) is marrying a very special Lauren this summer! I am feeling really old - I used to keep Zach and Pearson when they were little!!
Life in our small town is good ! Til' next time!!
Alice
Basketball season finished with Round 1 in the State Tournament, and Parker was named to the All-Region Team. We are proud of his recognition! Baseball has now started and the Warriors are off to a good start. Parker is playing left-field this year and Paxton will be playing on a rec-department team, 13-14 year olds. This is OUR time of year!!
Parker also participated on the school literary team - spelling. Much to his surprise he WON at the region level and will compete at State next week! The entire Literary Team did well - we have some really talented and special students at SGA!
Paxton will compete in his first fishing tournament tomorrow! He is FIRED UP about that. An organization called Fishermen for the Hungry is having a special tournament. Teams can be boaters or non-boaters. Fish can be caught anywhere, brought in dead or alive, but must be at weigh-in by 3:00. He is so excited he might not even be able to sleep!! Randy will be fishing with him, and they have been planning for three weeks - buying lures, rigging their reels, and got the crickets and worms today! Good Luck Paxton! I will post pictures of his catches!
In my last blog entry, I mentioned we would be adding a new baby girl to our family - well, she is here. Demi Sophia Alsobrook was born on February 12 and she looks a lot like her big sister, Daley. I can't wait to meet her!! Congratulations to Zach and Lindsey Alsobrook! I had also mentioned a new cousin-in-law. Pearson (Zach's brother) is marrying a very special Lauren this summer! I am feeling really old - I used to keep Zach and Pearson when they were little!!
Life in our small town is good ! Til' next time!!
Alice
Monday, February 15, 2010
February 2010 - Small Towns and Family
Our small little town is very close knit. Everyone knows everyone and if you don't, you know so and so, who is kin to so and so - that's how small towns work. We've lost some good folks from our little town in the past month. We've celebrated weddings and births. We've faced unexpected and tragic loss of a little one. And we do what small towns do - we bring food, we bring hugs, we shed tears, and we carry on. It doesn't mean we forget, we just push ourselves to move forward and we cherish the memories. I came home today to the news of a neighbor losing his last battle with cancer. He has fought and won on at least two prior occasions, but the beast was bigger than he was. We will miss Mr. Davis and his sense of humor, but his spirit lives on through his grandchildren - what a character! We will miss our neighbor and friend. So when I complain about having to drive 4o minutes to get to a Target or a Sonic, I'm not really complaining at all. I live in a small town where I actually know my neighbors, and they know me. I wouldn't have it any other way.
As for my little b
rood, we are still playing basketball! Paxton's JV SGA Warrior team won their region tournament and have retired for the season. Parker's made it through the region tournament and are headed to state. Now, that sounds impressive, and it is, but there are only five teams in the region and four get to go to State. They went into the tournament the 2nd seed, and finished the 4th. They tend to play hot or cold. Anyway, we are heading to state and hopefully we will have at least one win at the state level. Oh, and Parker was named All-Region along with two of his teammates!
Baseball is right around the corner and Parker will most likely be playing for the school team, and Paxton for the Rec Department. Before baseball gets too out of control, we are looking forward to a few days at the beach for spring break.
Extended family is doing great, too. I have a nephew who is working on his MBA at Auburn, and another who is finishing up his degree at Troy. And yet another one has signed a baseball scholarship with Univ of Ala @ Huntsville. I have a niece who is in Rx school at Auburn. They make us proud!!! We also have a new cousin arriving soon - we will have to find a spot for her in the next 'cousin christmas picture' - and this will be only the 4th girl not counting wives; oh, and we're getting a new cousin in-law, too!
Thanks for reading. Stop by in March - I might actually be able to make it posting two months in a row!!
As for my little b
rood, we are still playing basketball! Paxton's JV SGA Warrior team won their region tournament and have retired for the season. Parker's made it through the region tournament and are headed to state. Now, that sounds impressive, and it is, but there are only five teams in the region and four get to go to State. They went into the tournament the 2nd seed, and finished the 4th. They tend to play hot or cold. Anyway, we are heading to state and hopefully we will have at least one win at the state level. Oh, and Parker was named All-Region along with two of his teammates!Baseball is right around the corner and Parker will most likely be playing for the school team, and Paxton for the Rec Department. Before baseball gets too out of control, we are looking forward to a few days at the beach for spring break.
Extended family is doing great, too. I have a nephew who is working on his MBA at Auburn, and another who is finishing up his degree at Troy. And yet another one has signed a baseball scholarship with Univ of Ala @ Huntsville. I have a niece who is in Rx school at Auburn. They make us proud!!! We also have a new cousin arriving soon - we will have to find a spot for her in the next 'cousin christmas picture' - and this will be only the 4th girl not counting wives; oh, and we're getting a new cousin in-law, too!
Thanks for reading. Stop by in March - I might actually be able to make it posting two months in a row!!
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