On the job and underground

Today, I got to go to a work site where Chris was "working". I rode out there with one of my bosses, Mike. We had to wait for Chris, Mitch and Joseph to come back from their long lunch break (must be nice to take long leisurely lunches). Anyway, I went along so that I could take some photos of what the guys do on a site.

Hmmmm......wonder what they're doing?????

This is an "underground job". I didn't really know why they called it underground until I saw the whole they had dug themselves into.

After the guys came back from their lunch, they went to work very quickly. I think it had something to do with Mike being there!

That's mike there.

Here's Chris. Was he playing the role of supervisor or slacker??

HA, HA, My guess is slacker, but whatever it was, he was doing a dang good job of it! lol

Well, I can tell you this.....after being out there today, I'm so glad I have an office job! It was some kind of hot out there. And muddy too!

A dirty job but somebody's gotta do it!

An early Birthday Present!

Chris gave me an early birthday present and I just had to share!!
I was looking at online at a local camera store and noticed that they had workshops available. So, on October the 13th and 14th, I will be in a workshop taught by Jerry Avenaim!! He's photographed Mark Harmon, Alicia Silverstone, Halle Berry, James Caan, Chalton Heston and others! I'm so excited!! His lighting techniques are awesome, and I will learn those in a 2 hr workshop on the 13th. On the 14th, we will learn outdoor lighting and set ups. This one will be a hands on, so I will get to take some photos with his set up that day!


After the workshop, I'll post some of the shots that I will take!
here's his site. He's great! I hope I can retain some of his teachings!
Jerry Avenaim

My newest model

My new boss' wife does alot of crafts, and since they came and helped Chris and I unload the Uhaul, I offered to take the pictures of her crafts for her to use in selling them. Since they were coming by today for that, I had to get my lights out and make sure they worked. Haven't used them in a while! lol

So, Chris actually volunteered to have his picture made!!! I know, I couldn't believe it either!! lol He even made a clothing change!! lol

So I'm posting a couple of my favorites of him. He's just too cute!

Checking in

Things have been going really great here! We got our furniture delivered, got the cable and internet hooked up and have just about gotten the house decorated. I promise I'll put pictures up soon!
Chris and I both started work on the 31st, and have enjoyed our new jobs. It's not really that "new" to me, but for Chris, this is a whole new experience! He's been riding with Mitch the last couple of weeks, and he's been learning things really quick. Each night, he tells me what jobs they were working on, and the things he did. Now when I ask "how was your day" he has something to tell me. He gets animated when he talks about the stuff he's learning. I'm so happy for him! He's even been happy with the overtime!! lol
Friday night we went to a Mexican place with Mitch and his girlfriend. We had a great time and plan to go to 6th Street in Austin one weekend to see the nightlife.
This place is huge! We've gotten lost trying to find things, but Chris has found a way to get around. He knows where the local Hooters place is, so he remembers how close things are to Hooters and that's his guide. (Men.....)
Well, that's all for now I guess. I'll be able to take some pics of the house this weekend and post them.
Hope everyone is doing well. We miss you all.

We made it!

Ok, so everyone will not have to keep emailing me asking if we made it, WE'RE HERE!!!!! YEAH!!!!!
It was a looooong trip and slightly boring! Chris was driving the Uhaul and towing his truck. I was in front in my car with the directions. Only took the wrong turn once! Which for me is really good! I broke out the camera on the trip and will post some of the pictures that I took on the road. I got really bored on the long stretch and started taking pictures of clouds. I saw a cloud that actually looked like a "C", but later, I looked at the picture and wondered what that store had slipped into my coke!! lol

I'll post pictures of our house in the next couple of days. We don't have internet at the house right now (jerks). Chris and I both started work on Monday and have been trying to unpack and organize our home.

I just wanted to pop in and tell everyone hello, we made it, it's gorgeous here and thanks to all of those who have wished us well.

Keep checking back with us and if you're in the mood for a road trip, we'll "leave a light on for ya!" (well, I will, but ya'll know how Chris is about lights being left on!!!) Ya'll are welcome at anytime!

We love ya'll