Snow & Ice

The little bit of snow that we got last Thursday didn't even cover the ground, but the ice and freezing temperatures pretty much shut things down around here for a couple of days. The road along the creek and our driveway have been very icy. Larry was able to get out with his truck in 4 wheel drive, but Allison & I didn't even attempt to drive our cars down the driveway until yesterday after Larry cleared off some of the ice with the tractor. It has been beautiful, especially when the snow was falling, but I have enjoyed watching it from inside with a fire going in the fireplace!


Allison & Jordan sliding down our driveway.

Meet Midnight (named by Shelby) born just a week ago. That's Jolene next to him --not his mother. We're expecting another calf to be born any time, and Jolene should have hers next month.

The animals have been hungrier than usual because of the cold, and they let Larry know it. They all come running when they hear him coming, and the ducks follow him around like puppies.

Lots of ice on the ponds. Notice the duck walking on the pond!

Come Fly With Me!

The day after Christmas, Larry & I drove Granny back to Memphis, and then went down to Greenwood for a couple of days. Our nephew, Cayson, came home with us on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, Larry had a special surprise for the family. He had arranged for our friend Ryan, who is a commercial pilot, to take us up in a small plane from the Rome airport. The plane is a 4-seater, so we took turns, 3 at a time, flying over Rome & the surrounding area. It was fun to see our farm, WinShape, Berry College, and Amanda & Jeff's house from the air.

Collin, the co-pilot.

Ton Tenga (our land)








Cayson with Ryan, our pilot.

Nana elected to stay on the ground. Been there, done that, got sick (in West Africa)!

Christmas at Ton Tenga

We had a wonderful Christmas! On Christmas Eve, Amanda, Jeff & the kids joined us (Nana, Papa, Allison & Granny) for dinner and spent the night. Since Jeff was on duty at the fire station on Christmas Day, we woke the kids up early so that he could watch them enjoy their gifts from Santa before he had to leave at 6am! We had our traditional cinnamon rolls and stockings and enjoyed talking with Jason, Kelli, Abbey, Maddie, & Naomi and Jeremy, Kimberly, Shelby, Darby & Emma via Skype.

Jenna's Birthday

On December 17, all the Rome family gathered at Papa & Nana's house to celebrate Jenna's first birthday. Granny came from Memphis to spend Christmas with us, so she was here for the party.




Jenna opening gifts with a little help from AJ.



Jenna didn't hesitate to get both hands into her teddy bear cake.


Proud parents!