Andy & Sarah|Engagement Photography|Manhattan KS

I remember watching Sarah in our annual Christmas musical at church...when she was in 6th Grade...and I was at K-State. Andy was in middle school when I met him and his family. Wow. Is it possible that they are old enough to be getting married???

It blesses my heart to see two people who grew up together find that despite all the rough edges they know the other person has (I mean they've seen the best and worst of one another) they still find that their lives are better when they are together. Not only are they happier together, but they are more powerful for God together.

We had such a great time during their engagement shoot. We started at the crack (and I mean crack) of dawn to catch an amazing sunrise. It was FREEZING out - and they still managed to blow me away with how photogenic they are. We took our first shots at the boat ramp in St. George (the very place Andy popped the question to Sarah) and finished up on the KSU campus (only natural for these two since they grew up in the area). We had TONS of laughs and got to know each other as adults (not just Kami and a couple of kids from church). It was easy so see how much Andy loves this girl! I can't wait to capture the start of their lives together in April!

*Lately I've been adding some rather large vertical shots to the series of images in my posts. Any thoughts on them? Are they annoying? Should I stick to smaller images? I love when people leave comments!

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. :)