Well, there's no news, but I miss you all. Wish we could/would talk more.
It's definitely cooled down here, really feels like fall. I went for a walk after work today and my neighbor's tree was dropping buckeyes, I picked up a bunch to put in a bowl with some acorns and pine cones, it will make a nice fall decoration. I like fall. Tomorrow I'm making Cheddar Chowder for dinner, one of our favorite soups. I'm going to go to Panera Breads and see if I can buy some of their bread bowls to serve it. Just thought I'd share.
Dave has his truck loaded up with "stuff" to take to the dump. It feels good to clean out, but I'm such a pack rat that Dave really has to prod me to part with "stuff."
Dave and Rachel are both off and running with their teaching -- both come home and are busy preparing at home. I tell you - they earn their pay.
I did send the card that we all signed for Aunt Gail's birthday - and a large copy of the photo at the top of the blog with everyone identified and everyone's address. Knowing Aunt Gail alot of you have probably heard from her already. She's a pistol - 81 and tarp as a shack!
Doesn't anybody want to talk?
Friday, September 26, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
So many stories
Cara - I've heard the saying (and I probably won't get it right), that children are God's way of saying the world should go on.
Thanks for sharing your memory(ies). Hearing (reading) others stories gives me a little glimpse into their (your) life (I AM NOSEY). The more stories I hear (read) the more I realize that this is a small world we live in.
Here's something a little different, watch this waterfall! I enjoyed this, I have emailed it to some of you.
http://www.noob.us/miscellaneous/creative-waterfall/
Thanks for sharing your memory(ies). Hearing (reading) others stories gives me a little glimpse into their (your) life (I AM NOSEY). The more stories I hear (read) the more I realize that this is a small world we live in.
Here's something a little different, watch this waterfall! I enjoyed this, I have emailed it to some of you.
http://www.noob.us/miscellaneous/creative-waterfall/
Monday, September 15, 2008
My 9/11 recollections...
9/11 brings a mix of joy and sadness for me...
At the time, we were living in Maine and I was telecommuting for a mutual fund company. I was an adjuster so I was waiting for Wall Street to open that morning so my system would update with the closing prices from the day before. I was logged into our department's chat room and a friend told me to turn the tv on. So I went into the living room and began to watch the madness. Needless to say, Wall Street didn't open that day, or for days after that, so I was on standby and had nothing to do.
We had offices in the twin towers - and 328 company employees died in New York. There were also Boston employees, 2 in fact, that died on the plane that left Boston. Needless to say, it was a sad day for my colleagues and their families.
However, I was also 9 months pregnant at the time. And with nothing to do for work, I found myself sitting on the couch watching LOTS of news. So much in fact that I went into labor 2 weeks before my due date. So after 2 days of labor, Emma was born on 9/13/2001.
So this time of year while sad, is also joyous for me. Every year I can see the beauty of the world's potential in my growing child admist the madness of religious intolerance.
Cara :)
At the time, we were living in Maine and I was telecommuting for a mutual fund company. I was an adjuster so I was waiting for Wall Street to open that morning so my system would update with the closing prices from the day before. I was logged into our department's chat room and a friend told me to turn the tv on. So I went into the living room and began to watch the madness. Needless to say, Wall Street didn't open that day, or for days after that, so I was on standby and had nothing to do.
We had offices in the twin towers - and 328 company employees died in New York. There were also Boston employees, 2 in fact, that died on the plane that left Boston. Needless to say, it was a sad day for my colleagues and their families.
However, I was also 9 months pregnant at the time. And with nothing to do for work, I found myself sitting on the couch watching LOTS of news. So much in fact that I went into labor 2 weeks before my due date. So after 2 days of labor, Emma was born on 9/13/2001.
So this time of year while sad, is also joyous for me. Every year I can see the beauty of the world's potential in my growing child admist the madness of religious intolerance.
Cara :)
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Thanks
Tim - I just finished reading your post (to Dave too). I must admit, I hadn't thought about you first responders across the country and the impact and perspective you all had.
Thanks for sharing.
Anybody else?
Thanks for sharing.
Anybody else?
I'll never forget........
I was on my way to work and had stopped into 7-11 for a cup of coffee. I was in uniform, so the clerk asked if I had heard about the plane crash. After a short conversation, I left with the same impression that Cindy had; I though that it must have been a small plane, surely a Cesna or something along those lines. When I got to work a few minutes later, Gene (the fella that I was relieving) was glued to the TV. I knew Gene well enough to know that he almost never has the TV on in the morning, much less sits in front of it.
Anyway, Gene looked up at me and said "can you believe this #@$&" (Gene doesn't curse much either). I stood there in absolute disbelief at what I was seeing, it just couldn't be happening!
As the minutes passed, I began to think about what our brothers (FDNY) must be going through and what an insurmountable task lay before them. It was about then that the second plane hit. I remember sitting there in the chair.......breathing.......breathing.......at least I must have been breathing since I'm still here. Then I became aware of the phone ringing, ringing, ringing. It was my workday calling! I had completely forgotten where I was.
The next thing that I remember is crying when the Tower 2 came crashing down. There must be hundreds, if not thousands of people in there! I wondered immediately how many firefighters must have been caught in the collapse. I remember thinking that the other one is coming down in a few minutes......get out....GET OUT!
I spent the rest of the day driving from station to station and doing some peer counseling. As you can imagine, our gang was pissed! Many of them wanted BLOOD, and they wanted it NOW! How could anyone do this to America....to civilians.......to our FDNY Brothers! Most were in shock. We had a difficult time understanding what had just happened, much less trying to make some sense of it.
I can't tell you how many times I talked with Merideth and the kids that day. It's all kind of a blur after that morning. But, I know that we found some solace in each others voice. I remember for days afterwards, the absence of airplanes in the sky. And, even more so......the first time that I saw an airliner after the flight ban was lifted. For months, each time I heard a jet overhead I would look up and wonder......is it happening again?
The next morning I went home and cried with Merideth as we watched New Yorkers suffer through the disaster. We had some of our folks that were deployed to assist with the initial searches at ground zero, and wondered what they must be going through.
Yesterday, and each September 11th since 2001 I get to participate in a memorial ceremony at the New York / New York Hotel along with about a hundred local firefighters. I can tell you that each year....the emotions are there. And, that I will never forget the day that 3,000 innocent civilians were murdered and 343 fireman died in the line of duty.
Thanks for letting me share.
Tim
I was on my way to work and had stopped into 7-11 for a cup of coffee. I was in uniform, so the clerk asked if I had heard about the plane crash. After a short conversation, I left with the same impression that Cindy had; I though that it must have been a small plane, surely a Cesna or something along those lines. When I got to work a few minutes later, Gene (the fella that I was relieving) was glued to the TV. I knew Gene well enough to know that he almost never has the TV on in the morning, much less sits in front of it.
Anyway, Gene looked up at me and said "can you believe this #@$&" (Gene doesn't curse much either). I stood there in absolute disbelief at what I was seeing, it just couldn't be happening!
As the minutes passed, I began to think about what our brothers (FDNY) must be going through and what an insurmountable task lay before them. It was about then that the second plane hit. I remember sitting there in the chair.......breathing.......breathing.......at least I must have been breathing since I'm still here. Then I became aware of the phone ringing, ringing, ringing. It was my workday calling! I had completely forgotten where I was.
The next thing that I remember is crying when the Tower 2 came crashing down. There must be hundreds, if not thousands of people in there! I wondered immediately how many firefighters must have been caught in the collapse. I remember thinking that the other one is coming down in a few minutes......get out....GET OUT!
I spent the rest of the day driving from station to station and doing some peer counseling. As you can imagine, our gang was pissed! Many of them wanted BLOOD, and they wanted it NOW! How could anyone do this to America....to civilians.......to our FDNY Brothers! Most were in shock. We had a difficult time understanding what had just happened, much less trying to make some sense of it.
I can't tell you how many times I talked with Merideth and the kids that day. It's all kind of a blur after that morning. But, I know that we found some solace in each others voice. I remember for days afterwards, the absence of airplanes in the sky. And, even more so......the first time that I saw an airliner after the flight ban was lifted. For months, each time I heard a jet overhead I would look up and wonder......is it happening again?
The next morning I went home and cried with Merideth as we watched New Yorkers suffer through the disaster. We had some of our folks that were deployed to assist with the initial searches at ground zero, and wondered what they must be going through.
Yesterday, and each September 11th since 2001 I get to participate in a memorial ceremony at the New York / New York Hotel along with about a hundred local firefighters. I can tell you that each year....the emotions are there. And, that I will never forget the day that 3,000 innocent civilians were murdered and 343 fireman died in the line of duty.
Thanks for letting me share.
Tim
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Remembering
Hey you guys, I know I've told you that I enjoying reading blogs. Today a lot of my favorites are remembering 9-11. One I just read was sharing what she was doing that day. It made think, I wonder what the Hartman families were doing that day. So, I'm going to share "where I was when the world stopped turning...." (thanks Alan Jackson)
I was working as a part-time secretary at our church, and I was the only one in the building that day (something that rarely happens). I had the radio on, listening to a local country music station. They interrupted the program to say that a plane had just crashed into one of the world trade center buildings. In my head I imagined a small private plane and was thinking maybe the pilot had gotten sick, heart attack or something like that.
I continued working and not much later you know what happened. Now I was stunned, shocked and suddenly I had a thought I'd never had before in my life - "we are under attack." We - the United States. I called Dave - he was at work and had gone into the conference room at his work where they had a television and had seen the second plane fly into the other tower. We were on the phone with each other - but not saying anything - just needed to be aware of each other's presence. I wondered about Rachel at school. I was anxious for the work day to be over and be at home with my own little family. That evening we watched hours of coverage and just prayed and held onto each other.
Just typing this gives me such a sense of heaviness, sadness, I want to cry and mourn for all those lost.
Tell me where you were......
I was working as a part-time secretary at our church, and I was the only one in the building that day (something that rarely happens). I had the radio on, listening to a local country music station. They interrupted the program to say that a plane had just crashed into one of the world trade center buildings. In my head I imagined a small private plane and was thinking maybe the pilot had gotten sick, heart attack or something like that.
I continued working and not much later you know what happened. Now I was stunned, shocked and suddenly I had a thought I'd never had before in my life - "we are under attack." We - the United States. I called Dave - he was at work and had gone into the conference room at his work where they had a television and had seen the second plane fly into the other tower. We were on the phone with each other - but not saying anything - just needed to be aware of each other's presence. I wondered about Rachel at school. I was anxious for the work day to be over and be at home with my own little family. That evening we watched hours of coverage and just prayed and held onto each other.
Just typing this gives me such a sense of heaviness, sadness, I want to cry and mourn for all those lost.
Tell me where you were......
Monday, September 8, 2008
Wedding
The wedding was tons of fun! Everything was beautiful and the bride couldn't have looked more stunning! Unfortunately like my dad already stated, I as well did not get any pictures, however my Aunt Steph did and I stole a few of them to post on here! Hopefully there will be more soon!
Her dress was amazing! She designed the whole thing and wow did she ever look amazing!! She is the newest Hartman!!
Tessa and my little cousin Shelby! I am not sure if any of you remember her from the trip to Florida! But she has definitely grown up!! They look beautiful!!
Party Time! The bride was able to take off the bottom part of her dress that way she could have herself a good time! Can anyone say "YMCA?"
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Tessa and my little cousin Shelby! I am not sure if any of you remember her from the trip to Florida! But she has definitely grown up!! They look beautiful!!
Party Time! The bride was able to take off the bottom part of her dress that way she could have herself a good time! Can anyone say "YMCA?"
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Whew!!!!!
I can't believe that it's finally over. We have a new daughter-in-law! The wedding itself was beautiful.....the bride was gorgeous (and as is typical........late), the groom was admittedly nervous (and very handsome), the setting was breath-taking, the weather was near perfect, the guests were plentiful and joyful. All-in-all it was a wonderful day! We visitied with good friends, and danced the night away. We took our camera and our video camera, but didn't take a single picture (too busy). I am certain that there will be some pictures to post soon.
In the meantime, welcome to Brittany Joy (Rodriguez) Hartman!
Congrats can be sent to jbandbj@hotmail.com
Love to all,
Tim and Merideth
I can't believe that it's finally over. We have a new daughter-in-law! The wedding itself was beautiful.....the bride was gorgeous (and as is typical........late), the groom was admittedly nervous (and very handsome), the setting was breath-taking, the weather was near perfect, the guests were plentiful and joyful. All-in-all it was a wonderful day! We visitied with good friends, and danced the night away. We took our camera and our video camera, but didn't take a single picture (too busy). I am certain that there will be some pictures to post soon.
In the meantime, welcome to Brittany Joy (Rodriguez) Hartman!
Congrats can be sent to jbandbj@hotmail.com
Love to all,
Tim and Merideth
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs.
Jeremy Blair Hartman
Brittany and Jeremy,
Dave and I wish we could be there to see the rest of your love story. We are looking forward to seeing the photos that Ciara has promised. Remember, if you want to visit the East Coast (and this goes for anyone in the family), we are here and welcome you!
Congratulations again, best wishes for the joy filled life you will have together!
Love - Uncle Dave & Aunt Cindy
Friday, September 5, 2008
Wedding
So tomorrow is the big day for Jeremy and Brittany! We are all super excited!! I am getting ready to head down to So. Utah in about an hour! I will post tons of pictures as soon as I get back! Sure wish you all could be there! Love you all tons!!
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