The JOURNAL

2014 kicked off with Lee and Meghan’s romantic Falkner Winery Wedding, and it couldn’t have been a more beautiful day. But before I get too detailed about the wedding day, let’s rewind a bit. I’ve been friends with Meghan for oh….. 11 years. Yes, that makes me feel really old. But to me, she will […]

She was the confident, bright eyed French major who joined the Adventure Mountain staff that summer. He was the McDreamy status high school camp worship leader who’d been around a few summers already. He could have had his pick of any of the fun and beautiful women who staffed camp that summer, but he couldn’t […]

The relationship began by Instagram stalking each other (by “relationship”, I mean mine and Asher’s). I’m not sure how I originally stumbled on her Instagram feed, but I was drawn to her missions photos, and how much they reminded me of my own missions experiences. Her commentary left me nostalgic for those crazy international moments […]

Back when Jesus got his disciples together for a final meal together, He knew this last supper would mean so many things to so many people for millennia to come. I think He was, in everything He did, the epitome of intentional… but He was especially intentional in the way he spent his final moments […]

Zak and Katrina are two people who inspire me. Not only are they totally in love, but their desires and passions in life fit perfectly… as perfectly as her hand fits in his. But what inspires me most about them is their ability to “do”. They don’t let work, finances, or “real life” get in […]

Their quiet nature creates a sense of comfort and their enthusiasm is contagious. Donna has this sweet and helpful nature, which is perfect because she’s an elementary school teacher. Mark, in one word, is passionate. Together, they’re PERFECT and watching them bring out the brighter colors in each others’ personalities is so fun. I’ve known […]

Last weekend, I spent a day up at Forest Home with Mark and Donna shooting their engagement photos. There are SO many great ones, so I thought I’d share a quick sneak peek of what’s coming later this week… Happy Tuesday!

As I sit at my computer my fingers are typing reeeeaaallll slooowww… because it’s finally cold outside and I feel like a Kate-scicle. Southern California weather has been pretty bi-polar this fall and winter, going from 90 degrees to 45 degrees… but FINALLY, it feels like Christmas time. And with that, I wanted to share […]

Today I did something I never do. I spoke at a women’s bible study at church. As I told them, I’ll tell you now…. I’m not really the public speaking type of person… it’s way more comfortable to speak from my blog where I don’t have to worry about saying “um” too much or stuttering. […]

Where have I BEEEEEN?! Well… if you must know. Vacation. The past 2.5 weeks, I’ve been all over the place doing mostly non-work related things… which has been a wonderful break for me (but painful at the same time.) It’s difficult pulling myself away from something I love doing… but it must be done every […]