Merry Christmas!

Just wanted to wish everyone a belated Merry Christmas! I enjoyed my time at home seeing family and friends and eating way too much food! :) Here are a couple family pictures we took on Christmas night.

That time of year again...

This past week I survived my second to last "Dead Week" and I couldn't be happier! Most of you college students and grads know that the term "Dead" in professor lingo means "lets pile all the projects, papers, and one last final test Week," which is exactly what my week consisted of. But it's all over now and I'm heading into finals with only 3 tests and a portfolio to go before I'm completely finished with Block 1!

Between work, photography, school and all the Christmas and Block 1 festivities lately, I haven't had much time to breathe. I have had a chance though to compile a few pictures of the best semester of my college career.....so far! I've met and become friends with so many awesome people this semester, and I couldn't be more thankful for them. And for all you people out there that were already my friends before this semester, don't worry, I'm not going to leave you out. I'm thankful for all of you as well. I wouldn't be where I'm at today without you:)

Here are a few pictures from this past semester which include: K-State Sports, Block 1 Pub Crawl, Lab "tacky sweater" Christmas Party, and my first visit to The Plaza!

Rucker Family

Over Thanksgiving break, I had the privilege of taking some pictures of this awesome family! It's was a little cold and wet, but they suffered through and we got some great pictures! Cassie, the little girl, definitely stole the show:) Enjoy the pictures!

Tag!

Ok, so I'm not one to do much of the whole fill out this questionnaire, tell me about yourself, etc...kind of person....BUT I've been tagged by my great friend at La Brisa Photography. He was tagged by another photographer I've been in touch with lately, and I have to admit I've learned some very interesting and fun random facts about them. Sooo I've given into peer pressure and well....here you go...


So here's how the game works:
Link to the person that tagged you
Post the rules on your blog
Write 6 random things about yourself
Tag 6 people at the end of your post
Let the blogger know that he/she has been tagged
Let the tagger know when your entry it up

My six random facts you may or may not know about me:)
1. I have so many celebrity athlete crushes I can't even count them all! Of course you all know about the hottest one out there: the back-to-back-to-back Nascar Champion Jimmie Johnson!!!:) Others include Tom Brady, Brian Urlacher, Kirk Hinrich, Kasey Kahne, Tim Tebow, Matt Cassel, Jordy Nelson, Matt Holiday, Sidney Crosby, Jay Cutler, Tyler Hansbrough, Jonathan Papelbon, Michael Phelps, and the list just goes on and on! :)
2. I stopped believing in Santa Clause the year I did not get my easy bake oven. Then when I was a sophomore in college, my parents gave me one for Christmas....and I cried (literally) as soon as I opened it! I guess I didn't realize all the emotions I had stored up for so many years.
3. I want to visit every Major League Baseball Park before I die. During my visit, I want to attend a game, buy a memorabilia, and document it with a unique picture! In case you're wondering, I've been to 3 (Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, and St. Louis Cardinals) and loved every one of them!
4. The one thing that will put me in a bad mood faster than anything is....anyone touching my feet. I can't stand it! It's my automatic trigger for anger (ask my sister).
5. I have to buy my jeans from the Buckle, because they're the only place that makes them long enough for me. When I buy jeans, I have to get 37" inseams. I'm pretty much in trouble if my legs get any longer.
6. When I was 8 years old, I was on a fishing/camping trip with my family and my mom dared me to eat this worm I was going to use as bait. So I picked it up and I actually ate it! Yummy!

Tag, you're it! Andrea, Amanda, Thomas

Thanksgiving

So in case you haven't heard, I have the cutest nieces and nephews ever! :) The past few weeks I've had the chance to see them and snap a few pictues. Tessa is almost 5, Caleb is 3, and Cheyanne is 7 months. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

Charlie

This weekend I had the opportunity to take some pictures of the little girl I babysit. Charlie is an absolute doll! She has so much personality and is very smart for a 2 year old. Her parents, Tracie and Byron, just moved here from Washington D.C. They are both originally from North Carolina, and they have been wonderful to me ever since they've moved here. Byron's a surgeon in the Army and Tracie stays at home with Charlie. Tracie bought this adorable little outfit at a craft fair and Charlie loved it!

Thanks for choosing me as your photographer for the Christmas season!:)

Wedding Pictures

Here are a few wedding pictures I've taken the past couple months. Enjoy:)

In Case You Missed It...

BACK-TO-BACK-TO-BACK NASCAR CHAMPION JIMMIE JOHNSON!!!!!!

(what a HOTTIE!?)

Many of you know that I'm a Nascar fan and an even bigger Jimmie Johnson fan! The article below gives more information on his accomplishments, just in case you're interested;)

http://www.jimmiejohnson.com/articles/view/431

I'm going to leave you with this picture of his greatness. Ladies, don't drool too much over his great looks:) And yes, unfortunately, he's married:(...........(haha)

And the Winner Is.....

And the winner is....

Sarah Jeanne Photography!

A huge thanks to Chris Hsieh at La Brisa Photography, Erica Short at Erica May Photography, and my parents for their support, input, and great advice on this big decision! Also, a big thanks to everyone else who sent me their ideas. There were some great ones and it definitely made my decision difficult.

Here's an update on what's been going on lately:

• Bought my first camera! Canon EOS 40D...and I love it!
• Working on my website...
• Shadowing Chris!
• Booked my first wedding for next year!
• Trying to survive Block 1 and Biochemisty in Society...
• Celebrated my 22nd birthday! Had 2 awesome birthday parties as well:)
• And last but not least, cheering on Jimmie Johnson as he goes for his 3rd Championship!!! WHAT A STUD!;)

Hope everyone's doing great!

In Loving Memory of Gunner Owen

Last night the Lord decided to take Gunner Owen home with him. He just turned 1 about a month ago and this picture was taken at his birthday party, which was the same day he was dedicated to their church here in Hill City. Gunner is the son to my cousin, Morgan, and her husband Jordan, and the brother to my 3 year old cousin, Elizabeth. Morgan is my age and Jordan's a couple years older than us. The causes of death are unknown, but they believe he had a seizure in his sleep and it was just too late by the time they got to him. Instead of having an autopsy done, they chose to have his heart donated to another child in need of a new one. How amazing is that! They are both doing fairly well, but they also know that he's in a much better place now. I arrived in Hill City this afternoon to be with Morgan and help her with anything she needs, and the rest of the family will be here tomorrow. Please keep all of us in your prayers for all of the families involved, as well as safe travels. The weather is getting pretty bad and it's supposed to snow. Thank you to everyone who have already sent their condolences, we truly do appreciate it. We love you and miss you Gunner.