The Big Beams!

Two weeks ago, David was operating the crane to set bridge beams at a jobsite in southern Oklahoma.  Isaac and I have visited David at a few jobsites in the past, but we've never had a chance to watch him set beams.  This was something on our Summer Bucket List, and since it wasn't too far of a drive, I decided to make a day of it!  Thankfully, my mom came along to keep Emma company while Isaac and I watched the action.

My Uncle Kym took this picture of Isaac and I as we watched them set the first beam--it's far away, but we were at the top of a hill where we could see everything happen below us.

We saw the beam truck drive in with the beam.  Then, the cranes lifted the beam off the truck and swung it up into position, and then the guys on top positioned in onto the caps.  Overall, it took about a half hour, and Isaac didn't move out of my arms the whole time.  It was definitely captivating for him!

David operating the crane

Isaac kept saying, "My daddy drive the big crane to set the big beams to build a big bridge." 

I know there were many other people involved, but to Isaac it was all about his daddy. :)

Can you see Papa (my dad) operating the other crane?

Exploring around the job...

Standing in the excavator bucket--Isaac kept saying, "It not scoop me up, Mommy"



Climbing rocks "like a mountain goat, Mommy"

I was wearing Emma in the Moby wrap while watching Isaac as he climbed the rocks and threw dirt clods.  :)  One of the truck drivers saw us and said to me, "Wow ma'am, you've just got a slew of kids." 

I laughed so hard!  For a mama that dreams of having a "slew" of kids, his comment warmed my heart and reminded me again how thankful I am for my slew of two.  :)

Then, the crew took a break and Daddy (& Papa--though I don't have any pictures of him) came to see us!

Isaac used to say that Daddy drove the "do-do" at work.  But, ever since we saw the beams set, Isaac talks on and on about how Daddy drives the big crane.  :)  This little guy loves his daddy!!