Sometimes it seems crazy to add another venture to my already jam packed life. But cooking is something I do every day. And I love it!

Don’t get me wrong. It hasn’t always been this way. When Aaron and I first moved in together, cooking was a necessity. Honestly, I kind of hated it. It was hard. It was time consuming. And the results were not always as good as I had hoped.

Fast forward to today. We have a successful business. We’re crazy busy. And I’m still cooking.

Somewhere along the way, things started getting easier. I learned how to measure without reaching for a measuring spoon every time. I got better knives and got better at using them. I made a conscious effort to cook healthier meals. And one day, I realized, I love cooking!

We’re not the only couple out there trying to eat healthy meals that actually taste good. And I figure, if I can get dinner on the table most days (ya know, between the 9-to-5 job and working on stuff for Hawes Photography), you can too. So if you like to cook, want to get better at making dinner, need some new recipes, or are just curious to learn a bit more about our lives via food: hop over and check it out: www.modernmealsfortwo.com. I hope you bookmark it, add it your Google feed, subscribe… whatever gets you back on a regular basis… so you can chat with me about food.

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Polaroid 600SE w/75mm lens | Fuji 100C Film

Shot by Aaron

Polaroid 600SE w/75mm lens | Polaroid Sepia Film

Shot by Aaron

Polaroid 600SE w/75mm lens | Polaroid 125i Silk Film

Shot by Aaron

Polaroid SX-70 Alpha Executive Camera | SX-70 Edge Cut Film

Shot by Aaron

Polaroid SX-70 Alpha Executive Camera | PX 70 FF Film

Shot by Aaron

Polaroid SX-70 Alpha Executive Camera | PX100 Film

Shot by Aaron

Polaroid Spectra SI Camera | Spectra Softtone Film

Shot by Heather

Polaroid Spectra SI Camera | PZ Image/Spectra Film

Shot by Heather

By the way, I’ve been thinking about setting a gallery of limited run fine art prints. Any interest?

Although she’s had a difficult life so far we can’t say enough good things about the work that Janet & the Kansas City Great Dane Rescueare doing with these dogs. They were wonderful every step of the way through the adoption and really care about their animals. If you’re interested in adding a Dane to your family you absolutely should check them out.

There are more pics on my Facebook page if you’re interested. Be sure to stop by and say hi to her soon!

The course left a little to be desired. I literally think they got a discount for putting in similar holes throughout the course - maybe it was a bulk deal. The “water” traps on this course were just blue astroturf and there was not a windmill to be seen. 

My mom is notoriously bad at miniature golf but she has a lot of fun playing.

I used have quite the short game but my talents have withered. Apparently I can still putt while holding a purse though.

Aaron has great mini golf form – that he demonstrates here.

No hole in one and I certainly didn’t get the best score (Aaron – first, mom – second, me – last) this is just how I roll – a winner in my own mind and goof in front of the camera.

At this particular wedding we found ourselves resting on the steps of the Loose Mansion and Aaron’s camera was pointed straight at my face. A few clicks later and we were thoroughly entertained.  

To any prospective wedding clients — I can provide references who can attest to the fact that I have not scared away any guests … yet.

Left: My impression of our dog — wary but watching. Middle: Kind of reminds me of Popeye. Right: Who knows.

Left: About to dig for gold … not really people, come on! Middle: Tonge rolling champion 2008. Right: My impression of one of Aaron’s favorite poses from the season. If he’s done it to you, you know just what I’m talking about.

And then I got cake …

That just happened.