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Spend Yourself got spent
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This past weekend i had the opportunity to go to one of the biggest medical missions conferences ever at Southeast Christian Church
The Global Medical Missions Conference is hosted by Southeast Church every year and it just seems to be getting bigger and bigger. So many medical students and professionals were there worshiping the LORD and seeking out ways to impact the world for Christ. I just love maps and they had this huge one where people could pins where they wanted to go or have been. Lots of pins – very exciting:
36 votes // vote as favoriteOne of the Missions Ministers at Southeast, Ben Thornley, had a place he intended to go to as well.
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Anywho.. the big reason I was there was to help my friends at Spend Yourself. They had a booth in the exhibit hall – to educate people about Spend Yourself and to sell some shirts to support the various ministries they help to raise funds for and tell their stories such as SOZO, LIA, SCARLET HOPE and a brand new ministry called Resc/You. Just click on the links to find out more about the stories and the ministries that seek to evangelize and empower people – not just give band-aid solutions.
41 votes // vote as favoriteEach ministry they support is pretty amazing which is why Spend Yourself got started in the first place. This little non-profit t-shirt company – simply wanted to just tell the story and help raise money to support ministries that can impact the nations for Christ. And THAT they are doing…
38 votes // vote as favoriteThis weekend was amazing for Spend Yourself because so many got to hear the stories and so many chose to support and tell the stories through the t-shirts. It’s quite encouraging to see so many get excited about Spend Yourself, too. The booth was constantly surrounded by people wanting to hear and of course buying shirts. We were wore out- completely spent – but so much fun. Can’t wait to see how the story travels!!!
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31 votes // vote as favoriteWhat is even more amazing is that this company is run strictly by volunteers who believe in the cause – which means 100% of the profits go right to the ministry you choose to support. OH.. and did i mention – you can win free t-shirts for a year. Click here to find out how to register.
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A few weekends ago – i headed out to Henderson, KY to take pictures of one of my best friends and her family. Downtown Henderson is actually pretty cute – and we got some great shots. I love heathers family.. so fun.. lots of laughter. And their family is so close – they are great to be with – you feel like part of the family :). If they didn’t live all the way in Henderson- i would be over there for dinner!! Here is Heather and her sister, Holly – who is a bit of a pincher (she gets me every time).
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39 votes // vote as favoriteAnd this is something that amazes me in this family – all of them are great with kids. Kids love them – not just their own – lots of kids. Here is a behind the scenes photo of the family working hard to get the kids to laugh.
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44 votes // vote as favoriteBut the funny part is that once the kids see grandpa – that will be the only one they want! On his lap is the best place to be.
39 votes // vote as favoriteHe’s such a troublemaker – ha – he is totally splashing those babies on this cold day.
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39 votes // vote as favoriteWanna know the secret to a great family-parents who love each other and are committed to each other. They would say that their relationship to Jesus makes it all possible. I love laughter -this is one of my favorite photos
44 votes // vote as favoriteWhat a great family – so glad i got to spend a day in Henderson and be the family photographer. Thanks Nunn Family.
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I had the privilege to do a photoshoot for one of my best friends and her family in her hometown of Henderson, KY. Here is a little sneak peak of their family photos.
more to come on the Henderson, KY family photos – stay tuned.
Halloween isn’t really one of my favorites – but this year – i really got into it. i borrowed some decorations from my friends at Ryland and my roomies and I really got into the decorating!!! Try not to get scared!
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29 votes // vote as favoriteand we of course had some tasty treats. Finger food for example
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35 votes // vote as favoritewe had so much fun giving treats to the trick or treaters!! My roomy (Jessie) and i even went to a few houses ourselves – ha – our neighbors are good sports. Jessie didn’t even have a bag – she just held out her hand!! ha. Here are some pictures of the real trick or treaters.
30 votes // vote as favoriteOne year mom dressed me as a bee and it wasn’t nearly this cute.
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26 votes // vote as favoriteAfter all the kids came by, the bigger kids came :) -our friends!! And we had quite an awesome costume party!
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32 votes // vote as favoritereferee – with heels :) ha – my cute roommate always wears heels!! But she could prolly still ref a real game without missing a step.
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44 votes // vote as favoriteThe chiquita banana lady even came to our partay.
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35 votes // vote as favoriteAnd the winners of this years costume party are:
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One of the best things about living in Kentucky is the fall. For the last two years, typical fall brilliance was lacking – but this year – A-Mazing! I have been at Ryland Lakes the past few days – recouping from surgery at my mom’s house. I couldn’t be at a better place especially during the fall. Ryland Lakes is a little community in Ryland Heights, KY – Several lakes and a golf course adorn the area. You can visit Ryland Lakes Country Club. Most people ride around on golf carts all day. That is what i did when i went out to take these fall photos. Check it out
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36 votes // vote as favoriteI LOVE FALL!!! Hope you get out to enjoy the Kentucky colors – because you may not get this again for a few years :)
Ryland Lakes Country Club
2 Maplewood Dr
Ryland Heights, KY 41015
Went out to Boone County – my old stomping ground- to take senior pictures for Lexi. Lexi is a senior at Ryle High School but she lives way out in Boone County on a farm. We had so much fun. She plays piano at her church so we had to incorporate her baby grand :) Tell me if you think she looks like Jasmine Star in this picture.
Such a pretty senior girl. It always amazes me how different each photography shoot can be and how personalities show through – Lexi had such a classic look and it shows.
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21 votes // vote as favoriteAnd what would a senior picture be without a sledge hammer!!
39 votes // vote as favoriteor some cars!! Her dad has 3 girls and no boys – this is why the girls are tom boys :). He also named his semi trucks after each one of the girls.
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37 votes // vote as favoriteAnd we all know how much i love barns! Fortunately – i live in KY – so i have ample supply.
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29 votes // vote as favoriteOut in Boone County – there is not a lot of traffic – so it was easy to get these photos,
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43 votes // vote as favoriteHer Dad gave her a tire swing for Xmas. We had to play :)
44 votes // vote as favoriteKentucky in the fall is really amazing – It was a great day to take senior pictures.
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32 votes // vote as favoriteWe also played on this big green tractor – any songs come to mind :)
46 votes // vote as favoriteAnd here’s a little evidence that gas used to only cost .99 cents — remember the days.
42 votes // vote as favoriteThanks Lexi for a great day – enjoyed being your photographer – have a great senior year. Hope you win lots more track medals!!
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Was invited by spend yourself to attend a fund raising dinner for LIA – an awesome organization that is impacting the world in the name of Christ – i have an opportunity to work with LIA this summer – i am so looking forward to it!! And the founder is an amazing lady – so humble – in fact i didn’t even know she was the one that started all of this until someone told me. The first time i met her – she just wanted to talk about Jesus :) – you can see why i like her so much. And definitely someone that inspires me. You will most likely hear more in the future.
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Ed and Sara were so sweet. After they saw each other for the first time on the Ryland Heights Golf Course, they could not stop grinning. A few times i asked them to try and be serious.. but it was almost impossible for them not to grin. They are so in Love. It was really precious all day. They really wanted to have the wedding outside because Ryland Heights is beautiful especially for a wedding. They also requested lots of black and white photos, so of course I was happy to oblige. They both love golf too, so having it on the Ryland Golf Course was very personal for them as a couple. I am so glad i had the privilege to be their wedding photographer. I love outdoor weddings and i had a great time being their photographer for the day.
When i first arrived, the family was putting up the finishing touches.
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43 votes // vote as favoriteHer Dad flew planes for the air force, so this wedding picture honors that
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36 votes // vote as favoriteThen we went for the first sight. A lady from Ryland Heights was so sweet to set up her home for them. What makes it even more special was that this lady is trying to overcome cancer – fighting this disease is a cause which both Ed and Sara are passionate about. The house was beautiful and we spent some time in there enjoying what she had created in her quaint little Ryland home.
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36 votes // vote as favoriteAnd they love golf and biking- so we did some pics honoring their favorite hobbies
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39 votes // vote as favoriteHere are some more of my favorite Ryland Heights Wedding Pictures
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40 votes // vote as favoriteOne of the few couples that actually smashed the wedding cake – awesome.
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24 votes // vote as favoriteAnd in case you need some cool dance moves – may i suggest you learn from this kid!!!
41 votes // vote as favoriteThanks Ed and Sara – I really enjoyed your wedding and I loved being your photographer for the day.
Sitting here in long johns (ok.. not long johns…a cuter version) – but as i sit here bundled up to protect my sun tanned skin from the coldness of KY – the memory of my vacay in Destin is that much sweeter. I just want to live on the beach – Destin is great, but really any beach will do :) I mean i am a wedding photographer.. i could do my wedding photography business from there :) But alas.. i am in KY. I like KY tho – especially in the fall when the leaves are gorgeous. I need to go on a fall photoshoot. But for now.. here are some highlights of my Destin beach trip. Don’t be jealous of my sweet tan :) which btw.. no one can see with all the clothes i am wearing to keep warm Ha. oh well.
Here’s me trying to keep my hat on – it was windy.
playing with my shadow :) I get restless sometimes.. and i find stuff to do like take pics of my shadow. haha
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33 votes // vote as favoriteWe also did a little fishing. When i say little .. i literally mean little. i only caught small fish.. but i did catch several of these little guys.
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36 votes // vote as favoriteBut at least i wasn’t scared to take them off the hook. But apparently i talk to the fish as i do it.. lol. Jessica caught this as i was talking calmly to the fish and apologizing for hooking him. I am kind of a ‘fish whisperer’ :)
36 votes // vote as favoritebut my favorite part of the weekend was seeing the dolphins :) You will have to check out the previous two entries for some cool dolphin pictures and video. Yes, i said video.. we are high tech. :) Thanks for stopping by – wedding post soon!!
So.. i thought you might want to see some National Geographic Style Video Footage of Dolphins found off the shore of Destin, Florida
