The Third Day
Recording.
This day was super fun, of COURSE. Christy and I got to do something that we love to do–studio singing. We both enjoy sight-reading, so the challenge of the studio is a fantastic one for the both of us. It helps keep us sharp and brings out the best in us…it is something that we always walk away from thinking “Man…I could do that every day!” And the fact that we got to do it with a bunch of other amazing singers was a huge part of the fun. We recorded 5 songs that will be on Travis’ Christmas album–and they were all beautiful arrangements. Two of the arrangements Travis wrote, and the other three were written by veteran arranger Carl Marsh–the same person that orchestrated the entire album. It was absolutely beautiful music–and a JOY to sing. We had a ton of fun in the studio, including a ton of smack talk about Nertz (since at that point I was the reigning champ). It was phenomenally fun.
After about 7 hours in the studio, we all went back to TC’s house for a “Cookout”. I’m thinking this is the southern term for “BBQ”…since that’s pretty much what it was. Except Travis accidentally bought super-spicy jalapen-pepper burgers and served them to everybody without knowing it. HAHA. Some people were very shocked…
At the end of the night we gathered for another rousing game of Nertz–but unfortunately this match I lost. SHHHHHhhhh. Shh. I don’t want to hear it.
We tried to watch SNL, but most of it was preempted for tornado reports. We were a little bit terrified…stupid tornados!
The Fourth Day
This day we went to church with Travis & Angela (and the fam), went back to have lunch with them at their place, took some pictures together, and headed off to the airport!
Their church was very cool, and reminded me of a combination of Midway and Sierra Bible. It was not a big, glitzy church (thank goodness!), but it was very cool and friendly. Unfortunately, it was also Mother’s Day, and I forgot to actually do something for my wife (and the mother of our children). I’m such a bad husband!!!!! (side note: I did get her a card today–Monday–but it’s just not the same).
We were very sad to leave our friends, but were happy to be coming home to our two boys. We missed them!!
Let me tell you this: you get to know someone after living with them for four days and seeing them in all kinds of different situations. Christy and I have never met a more genuine, loving, Godly family. All of the awesomeness that comes through on Travis’ albums is completely real. He and Angela have a true passion for Christ and it is totally evident from the way they live. There are only a few people that have earned my highest level of respect (the mentorship level/role)–one of those few is Travis. I respect him more than most people I know–and it is well deserved.
We are honored and privileged to have had the honor to get to hang out with such cool peeps.
The whole family!
Travis and Me.
The biggest goofball in the south. (I just kept facing forward…)
Christy and I with our fancy sports car!
