Chris & Becky- Engagement

Working at Compassion International has been an incredible blessing. One of the amazing things about Compassion is the work they do to release children from poverty in Jesus' name. I'm honored to be part of an organzation like that!

But I must say that working at Compassion gives the opportunity to meet incredible people. I met Chris and Becky through my job in communications. They are both communication gurus and are very good at it. Oh...did I mention they're incredible?

Chris and Becky got engaged not long after I started working at Compassion. It has been so fun hearing about all their wedding plans and dreams. They truly are made for one another. I mentioned to Becky that I was getting started in photography which opened up the door for me to do their engagement photos.

I was pretty nervous to do their pictures because I'd never done engagement photos before, but knowing the easy going nature of both Chris and Becky I knew I had nothing to worry about. They were so much fun to hang out with- the nerves disappeared the minute I met up with them. And boy are they photogenic!! Seriously...they couldn't take a bad picture if they tried.

May the Lord bless you Chris and Becky as you start your marriage in August. I know you'll walk each day together beautifully! Congratulations!

I like this one so much I had to post both color and black and white.

San Diego Zoo

During our time in San Diego- James and I went to see the famous San Diego Zoo. It was so much fun seeing all of the animals- I felt like a kid again. I was sad that the lions' exhibit was under construction, but the beauty of all the other animals totally made up for it.

Needless to say...it was well worth the visit!

I love the intensity in their eyes...

Beautiful Jaguar

Favorite shot of the day

Run James Run!

Last weekend James and I hopped on a plane and headed to San Diego, CA for the San Diego marathon! This trip was exciting for me for two reasons: 1. I've never been to California before! Believe it or not...I was a California rookie- that's no longer the case. 2. I got to see James run in his first marathon! I think anyone who can run 26.2 miles (and they're not from Africa) is amazing! I was so proud of James as he faught and finished the race. Not only did James run, but his good friend Jason Vonk ran with him too. Jason's wife Kelly and I cheered our hearts out at Miles 5 & 22.5...it was so much fun and by far my favorite part of the trip.

Great job James and Jason...you did it!!!

Mile 5-San Diego marathon

James at Mile 22.5

Jason at Mile 22.5

Looking great after 26.2 miles...grea job guys!