Family shots — MY family

We got together for my baby sister's birthday last weekend, so I pointed my camera towards my family to get some fun shots of the people I love. I need to do this more often.

 My sister, Jenna, with her awesome sons, Luke, top, and Samuel.

 My brother's awesome daughters, Megan, left, and Hailey.

Team Martindale

Brad Martindale and Rebecca McNally were married on July 16 at the Westside Church of Christ in Sullivan. There was no wedding dress or tuxedo. They both wore green and yellow.

You see, Brad is a big Green Bay Packers fan. And since Becca likes to have fun, the bride and groom exchanged vows and rings in Packers jerseys. Their wedding party wore their favorite team jerseys, as well.

Becca's daughter, D'Lanee, was the flower girl and carried shiny pom poms. Her brothers Trenton and Micheal are photographed with her below.

The minister, Chris Jaekel, performed a creative ceremony compairing marriage to football in every way. He pronounced them "Team Martindale" and the two became one.

Even though it was one of the hottest weeks of the year, we managed to take quite a few photos outside. This group likes to have fun!

The reception was at the VFW in Sullivan where the bride threw a Nerf football instead of a flower bouquet; the groomsmen, bride's dad and sister toasted the couple; and Becca smeared icing on her husband's face after the cake cutting.

Congratulations you two! It was such a privilege photographing you, your family and friends on your wedding day. I know the laughs, fun and happiness will continue for the rest of your lives! You're winners in my book!

2011 Sullivan County 4-H Fair Queen Contest

It was a packed house at the fairgrounds last night when 10-year 4-H member, Nikki Nichols, was crowned the 2011 Sullivan County 4-H Fair queen. She also received the Sally Unger Award.
Leslie Lindsay was named 1st runner-up. Leslie was also chosen Miss Congeniality and won Most Photogenic.
Olivia Trimble received 2nd runner-up. Judges also gave her the Best Smile Award.
Congratulations to these three young women and all who participated in the queen pageant.
Thank you to Becky Scott and the queen committee for all your hard work, time and dedication.
Good luck at the fair! Have fun!

Thank you to the Sullivan United Methodist Church for a wonderful dinner before the pageant.

After dinner and before heading out to the fairgrounds for the big event, from left are, Brittany Daugherty, Olivia Trimble, Leslie Lindsay, Angela Fleener, Ali Creed, Nikki Nichols, Alexandrea Morin, Mykalia Meng, and Brittany Bezy.

A police escort led the way to the Sullivan County 4-H Fairgrounds.

The contestants in their formal attire.

The audience is entertained by the Curry Nomads 4-H club while the judges make their decisions. The Curry Nomads skit won the Sullivan County and Area 5 Share the Fun contests. They performed the skit at Purdue Round-up and will compete in the state fair Share the Fun competition in August! Good luck!

Eldon Dunford announces Nikki Nichols is the 2011 Sullivan County 4-H Fair Queen. Nikki is center, in pink.

Nikki takes her walk just after being crowned fair queen.

From left are, Olivia Trimble, Nikki Nichols, and Leslie Lindsay.

Nikki, Leslie and Olivia have a busy and exciting two weeks ahead. Have fun, girls!

Miss Sullivan County Nikki Nichols with Becky Monk, pageant coordinator.

Jonathon's senior year

Jonathon graduates from Perry Meridian High School this spring. It was fun wandering around downtown Indianapolis for his senior portraits last fall. Here are some of my faves.