My Inner Redneck

I look forward to this moment every year.. a chance to go to the Oldham County Fair and get in touch with my inner redneck. i put on my cut-off jeans, a wife beater and a hat – to go watch the most watched event at the OC fair – the DEMOLITION DERBY. Yeeehawwww. love it!! But before that could begin.. i had to walk around, check out the sights and get me some fair food 🙂

I actually ate bbq pork 🙂 – i have only eaten one hot dog my entire life.. and that was a desperate situation at that. But i did eat this…..

YUM!!

Here’s some of the gang

Things don’t move to fast here at the OC fair.. so, we had lots of down time in between races.
so, we walked around to check out the sights 🙂 this goat tried to eat my camera.


This dragon kept looking at me…

And here is a ride that i will never get on..

Time for some tractor demolition

they would just knock each other over.. haha.

Then came my favorite – Car Demoltion



They were flinging so much mud.. that it actually hit a few of us.. and left a big stain on my white tank top – er, i mean wife beater 🙂 Here are some more of my favorite shots:



M*U*L*L*E*T !!!! Yes, that’s a boy.

There were also lots of rebel flags in the form of blankets, jackets, hats and of course – tube tops and shorts 🙂 I think my inner red-neck just did a back flip!! gotta love the fair — See you next year OC

48 hour film festival debut

Here it is.. i was working behind the camera!! Check it out.

Dylan: Senior Pictures

We had so much fun playing at the skate park and around louisville. Here is a glimpse of his senior pictures! and sorry girls..he’s taken!!






we played on these barrels forever. NO TRESPASSING :-0



Show me your golf swing.. he loves to play golf 🙂

and here is the pic that you need to enlarge and give to the girlfriend!!

so much fun, dylan!
Have a great senior year!!!

Dylan: Sneak Peek

Remember what i said about boys and being fun!! Case and point.

he actually ran clear around the circle.. he was just too fast, i couldn’t catch him :-P.
Boys can be so active.. i love it!! When i said – climb up there.. he just kinda looked at me.. i said yeah- so, he did. Awesome.

more to come!!

Doggy

Lots of people think that i am not a big fan of dogs – because i don’t like them jumping on me. But i found a dog yesterday.. that i really want!! He is so cute and big (i love big ole dogs) . He is a Great Pyrenees.. Isn’t he cute?!? I love him 🙂

48 hour film festival

Yesterday, I was asked by my friend- Tim Gooch to participate in the 48 hour film festival. I was ‘camera one’. I spent 7 hours of shooting (hmm, maybe that is what the ‘7’ was for :-p ) It was an horror film… ahhhhh. l so do not like horror films.. but it is not so bad when you are just filming it… i was only a little scared. If you’d like to see the film and all the others – you can get tickets here at the premiere. Premiere!! – wow, i’m going to be famous 🙂 Here are some of the crew-

7

Why is there a 7 in the sky? i don’t know!! I tried to think of some mysterious meaning.. ha, but i can’t… it’s just a 7 🙂

Caleb: Senior Pictures

This week – I have 3 guy shoots!! Most of the time, guys do not like getting their picture taken and then, of course, i have to make sure to not pose them in a girly pose. So, i am always nervous about taking their picture. But – I am realizing that guy photo shoots are a lot of FUN!! 1. They don’t mind getting dirty. 2. They can carry stuff. 3. They can do some really awesome action shots… so, i am loving the guy photo shoots!! Bring em on.

Here are some of my favorites of Caleb. We had so much fun in the junk yard!!




And quite possibly one of my favorite shots eva!

Have a great senior year!!

Amanda and Jamie: Part 3

I so enjoyed shooting this wedding. Amanda and Jamie .. i just love you!! I am so thankful that you two allowed me to be a part of your special day. It is truly a gift when people invite you to share in their intimate moments and you get to capture those moments for them for a lifetime. AND –So many awesome pictures!!! The whole bridal party was just fun and would do pretty much anything I asked – ha, and they were even excited about it. Here is an overview of the day with all of the fun details. And if you want to see the whole wedding.. you can see the slideshow on my site.
Hair by Chelley at Sister Act Salon
Makeup by Jennifer Lindemier
Decorations by Ginger
Catering by Celebration Catering







The groom and best man cut the groom’s cake together since bert and ernie represents their friendship!! hilarious!!

i love this look that Amanda is giving Jamie (sigh) … so in love!!


This pic is just too funny.

I just know that their marriage is going to be characterized by laughter. It’s contagious.. even my jaws hurt from laughing and smiling all day.

Congratulations!!!! Thanks so much for letting me be a part of your wonderful day!!

Just Cause

In honor of International Justice Day… my friends at Spend Yourself asked me to write about this quote…

Justice denied anywhere diminishes justice everywhere. – Martin Luther King, Jr.

What they don’t know is that i have a book of quotes by MLK, because he has always been an inspiration for me.
Get book here.

I imagined myself like him.. giving of myself for a JUST CAUSE. I have always had an advocates heart for the powerless, the weak, the voiceless which is why I have a Master’s in Social Work. I so wanted to change the world. – still do. Yet, It can be overwhelming to look at this world.. and see… just so many affected by corruption. My eyes were opened to one more injustice this morning.. an organization called Falling Whistles brought it to my attention. Their story so moved me.. i bought a shirt. I also thought about volunteering there. It’s about helping people gain freedom. FIGHTING FOR OTHERS FREEDOM IS ALWAYS A JUST CAUSE!!

What is your JUST CAUSE? What do you stand for… what will you fight for.. what will you give yourself for? HOW can you affect change? I mean.. really.. there are a lot of JUST CAUSES – out there!! I guess you need to ask yourself.. what resonates with my heart? And do your research, if there is a company .. you want to support – find out how much overhead they have and what dollar amount goes to the JUST CAUSE. That’s why i like compassion My little girl is from rwanda.

But there are so many great organizations out there.. made up of ordinary people who decided to make a change. … Such as Spend Yourself. You can be a part of change. You can make a difference. If you need ideas.. click on any of the “JUST CAUSES” – to find an organization that i have supported and think are reputable.

I have been thinking about the MLK quote this week and thinking… how is justice diminished when it is denied in some place? And the best way.. i think to answer this question is with another quote:

“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” (Edmund Burke)

So.. let’s do something!! – with one more inspiration from the Reverend King

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that.” (MLK)