Air Show Weekend!!!

This past weekend was a blast. I will give you a run down of it.

Friday we went to the Marina and 'debriefed' with Col. Berry. As in drinking beers and just hanging out and talking! It was fun. Later that night we met up with the Hickmans. They were down here visiting to find a house that they could move into at the end of this month. We ended up going to "Maguires". It was amazing! I had a Ruben Sandwich. It was tasty. I wasn't able to eat the whole thing!

Saturday, Andrew volunteered to go to the lighthouse on base and help them there. He was there from about 11-5 laying sod. He came home and we played WOW for most of the night. I know exciting right?

Sunday, we woke up bright and early to get ready to drive to Eglin AFB for the Air Show! We arrived there around the time that it was starting! It was a blast! Of course, I had my camera with me. I was having a blast. We walked around the show and looked at all the airplanes, then we went and sat on the bleachers literally right in front of the USAF Thunderbirds. I had my plan. I wanted to get pictures of them getting into their aircrafts etc. Before the Thunderbirds flew, (Which was at the end of the show), We were able to see a F-22 Raptor fly (Andrew's favorite plane) Oh my gosh! I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Such a beautiful aircraft. How I managed to get some decent pictures of it, I am not sure. The Thunderbirds did an amazing job, but in my opinion, they are no Blue Angels. They Blue Angels tend to fly closer in my opinion. But at the end of the show, I was able to meet the Thunderbirds. It was a blast! They were so nice. I got my picture taken with a couple of them and received 1-6 autographs! I also did not get sun burnt. Well, I did a little on my chest, but nothing too serious. I kept applying sunscreen to myself. I was so paranoid. I didn't want another itching attack! Overall it was a blast! Here are some photos from it!

*USAF THUNDERBIRDS*

*F-22 Raptor Flying*

*Lightning II Engine*

There are a lot more. If you would like to see them, please visit my Fan Site on Facebook.

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I also forgot to mention that Yesterday, Monday April 12, 2010 a Navy Trainer Jet went down in Georgia. The plane was stationed from here in Pensacola, so this hits pretty close to home. Keep the families in your thoughts and prayers

xoxo

Amazing Experience!

WOW! What a great day of photography I had on Wednesday! I can't believe all the amazing shots! Well in my opinion they are amazing. Others might not think so. It was great practice for me to get ready to take some pictures of the Thunderbirds on Sunday! (Pictures below)

*Blue Angels 1, 2, 3 and 7 (4 was on the ground since they were giving a ride to someone)*

*This always impresses me. I dunno how they practice this without hitting each other. I guess that is why they are some of the best pilots in the world*

That is just some of the pictures that I took. I have about 50 more. I am getting extremely excited for Sunday. Kind of mad that we aren't going tomorrow, but I guess that's what happens when you volunteer for something. Oh well. I will find something to do. Maybe go run around downtown and take pictures of the historic buildings. Or go to the really old cemetery and see what I can find there.

xoxo

Lynz

New Camera Lens!

So my awesome and amazing man and I went to Best Buy and he decided to get me a new lens for my camera since he bought a PS3 about a month ago. Sweet right? He is the greatest! I love him so much! Anyways! Here it is!

*Canon- 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Zoom Lens*

Isn't it pretty? I sure think it is. I am going to try it out tomorrow while watching the Blue Angels practice. Getting in some practice before this weekend when we go to the Air Show. My camera collection is slowly starting to grow! So excited to take some completely awesome photos!

-Lynz

Updates!

Here are some updates from my last blog. The OU women did not win their game in the final 4. They certainly fought to the last second. Oh well, there is always next year. Along with every sport OU has. Ha.

So I am starting to get a little paranoid about being here in Pensacola. Last week they found a body in a car. They said that there was foul play in that one. Then on Sunday they found another dead body in a car. But they haven't released those details yet. Well, I guess yesterday morning someone was shot in a lot brawl. I am certainly not going out during the night unless Andrew is with me. Freaky! I need to stop reading the news so I don't know when these things happen!

I know this was a short blog! But oh well!

xoxo

Lynz

Blue Angels, Cookout and Beach

I am starting to love the fact that on some days I am awoken by the Blue Angels flying around. Usually they fly on Tuesday and Wednesday at 8am. Well I guess this morning they decided they wanted to do a joy flight. I love the south of them flying over. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to get used to the sound, but I am! I love it! It's a beautiful sound! Andrew said that we would go on base next week and find a good spot for me to take pictures of them while they are practicing. It is hard to sit on the balcony here at the apartment and try to take pictures because there are all these trees around. Next weekend we are going to Eglin Air Force Base for the Air show! I get to see the Thunderbirds fly and of course get pictures of them. I kind of wish I bad a bigger lens, but I know my camera will do. Especially since I will know where they will be and I wont be looking in weird places for them to come out of. I am hoping the pictures I get of the Thunderbirds turn out better than the last air show I went too. Of course that was like 2 years ago and I didn't have the camera I have now. Also getting pictures of the other aircrafts that will be there! Here are some pictures that I took about 2 years ago! (Click the pictures to get the full image!)

*F-15 Strike Eagle... In this picture the Navigator is rocking out in the back*

*Thunderbirds 1 & 2*

*Thunderbirds 3 & 4*

*Thunderbirds 5 & 6*

Anyways, I am very excited about this air show next weekend.

Friday night we went over to the Thomas' house for a cookout. We had a fire, roasted marshmellows and had amazing food. Lt. Thomas can cook for me anyday! HA! It was great hanging out with friends!

Andrew and I went to the beach Saturday with some of the other LT's and their wives! It was a blast, minus the fact that I look like a lobster right now. Oh well. I will survive and when it goes away I will be slightly tan. I am planning on starting to work out starting this week and to lay by the pool. I start training more tomorrow with the Navy Marine-Corps Relief Society. I am very excited to experience it and have fun doing it!

The OU women play basketball tonight. They are in the Final 4. We just have to win this game to get to the championship game! So very excited for the girls! Gotta show my OU pride while living here in Florida! Good luck ladies!

Well there isn't much more to write right now. Have a great Easter!

-Lynz

Moved In

Here I am blogging from my new home! It is absolutely perfect for Andrew, Nova and I. Our furniture and boxes arrived here Saturday morning. It was certainly a blast putting all of our new furniture out and making our apartment actually look like a home!

*Our living room... the TV is bigger right now*

*Some of the decorations in the kitchen. Thinking about putting up some greenery to make it pop a little more*

*Our bedroom, not fully set up*

*Guest bathroom*

*These arrived Saturday evening from my parents*

Andrew has been working hard at getting stuff out of the boxes. I prefer to take the box to where the contents belong and unload it that way. He prefers to just get the stuff out of the boxes. We need to get rid of a lot of stuff in my opinion. He has been working hard.

This morning I was woken up by a Pensacola Thunderstorm. It brought back memories of being at home. It was certainly a wonderful wake up.

Tuesday and Weds I have been woken up by the Blue Angels doing their practice at 830am. Last week scared the crap out of me more than this week did. I wasn't expecting them to start flying anytime soon. But that proved me wrong.

I am slowly meeting people here. Hoping to become good friends with some of the girls down here.

Well, there isn't much more to write right now. I am seriously wanting to write more in this blog about my new life and new experiences here in Pensacola, Florida!

xoxo

Lynz

New Home

Well I certainly suck at keeping up with a blog. Since my last post was in January and it is now the middle of March. I am going to try to keep up with it now, since I am in a new place!

This past weekend I moved to Florida to live with Andrew. Let me tell you. Leaving my family was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. The ride down was a pain. I hated it, but I did have a blast taking pictures of the trip.. Plus, I was able to text one of my good friends for the good part of my trip. I miss her like crazy!

Florida is beautiful. We arrived early Monday morning and slept until about 3. It was such a nice, well needed sleep! We ended up going to look at the apartment that we will be getting tomorrow! I am thrilled about it. It is so BIG and spacious! I love it. Our furniture will arrive Saturday morning! I can't wait to start setting everything up. It will look great. I hope (Pictures one day. I promise)

Anyways, that is about all that I have to say right now. I will write more later

-Lynz