And it seems like only yesterday that we brought her home from the hospital!

We had a great time in Chattanooga and even managed to find a Steak ‘n Shake while we were there! (Hey, we’re malt connoisseurs, what did you expect?) My family was great, and my cousin Darryl makes the best BBQ you have ever had. Simply sinful! We visted Ruby Falls, and Rock City. I took bunches of photos – too many in fact – and I’ve started putting some of them up tonight.
Now that we’re back, I’ve started looking for exactly the right job. I seem to be the kiss of death (or fortune, really) to all of the companies I’ve worked for. They’re always acquired! Of course, although this is fortunate for the respective owners, it does put a bit of a crimp in my style. I like to call this an example of doing my job too well. Ah, well, such is the risk when you specialize in small-to-mid-sized companies.

I’m still doing freelance work on the side until I find THE job – I do have to keep myself in camera lenses and CF cards, after all. I’m currently working on another band site, and a site for a general contractor in Louisiana. I’ve seen this GC’s trim work, and he’s truly an artist. I’m looking forward to helping him showcase his masterpieces.

I have a couple of promising leads on the job front, however, and I’m really looking forward to going back to work full-time (or 3/4 time.) I am hoping to get in with a business that will need as much of my diverse skill set as possible. (Design, photography, copywriting, etc.) I am ready!

Last night we went up on Lookout Mountain. While everyone else waited in the van, I climbed out on a cliff and took some shots. Unfortunately, there was a lot of haze, so I didn’t get any spectacular shots, but I did get one, which I’ve posted here. We’re here for a few more days, so hopefully I’ll have some more shots to post.

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This is my six-year-old niece, Samantha. She got tired of waiting for her mother and sister to try on clothes during a shopping trip this weekend and decided to just crash the party – hysterical!