A True Kansas-Citian

For as long I can remember, I've had a hard time choking down any type of BBQ. BBQ chicken, ribs, pulled meat sandwiches...you name it...I avoided it. About a month ago, I attended a wedding vendors meet and mingle where there were plenty of door prizes being handed out. I never win anything...ever. Well wouldn't ya know! My number was called out. I'd won a bottle of BBQ sauce and a shaker of Rib rub. Wow. This was gonna collect some serious dust at our house.


Fast forward two weeks. We attended the annual Grill Masters BBQ Competition at our church. Door prizes were being raffled off and this "girl who never wins anything" bought a ticket. And I won. Not one bottle of sauce. Not two bottles of sauce. But four bottles of sauce and rub and various grilling paraphernalia! As Tyler and I stared at all the smoky flavored goodness sitting on our counter, we couldn't help but wonder if the Lord was jokingly telling us that we'd started the wrong type of business.

I am happy to report that after sampling various charred (and oh so tasty) meats at the Grill Masters, as well as gobbling down my first ever Burnt Ends Sandwich...I have been converted. Tyler about sent our van off the road when I asked for BBQ for lunch last weekend. He's a happy boy! I now know what BBQ can be (and what it shouldn't be), and I am happy to know I am now a true Kansas-Citian. 


What's your favorite BBQ joint??? Favorite menu item???

Caleb|Senior Pictures|Manhattan KS

I can't believe that I used to babysit Caleb while I was in college. Seriously. Who gave this kid permission to grow up??? Well, grow up is what he did. We hadn't seen each other in a few years, but we had a great time catching up.

Caleb - my prayer is that your desire for the Lord only grows stronger and that you find yourself in the midst of His perfect will for your life...where ever it takes you! You'll certainly hit a few bumps along the way (we all do). Just remember that God's grace is always waiting for you. He is a good God and will continue the good work that He has begun in you. You can be sure of that. :) 

Totally Worth It

This is the sunrise Sarah, Andy, and I rolled out of bed to catch for their engagement pictures this past Saturday. I'm so glad I did.

(This was barely touched in post processing - God is just that good)

Cody & Lizz|Kansas City Engagement Photography

It's only been 5 months since I did their senior pictures, and here they are again in front of my camera. This time, they come to me as a couple on their way to the altar. Make no mistake. They are young, but they're serious. Serious about each other. Serious about letting God grow them up together. Serious that they will beat the odds and every statistic out there that says they won't make it. They know they'll be broke. They know they'll have their ups and down. They also know they're God's best for each other. They know they are better together than they are apart. Their parents see it. Their friend see it. I can't wait until their April wedding when they can stand before God and make the promise of Forever.