October Happenings │A Fun Month!

October was a fun month for this g’ma!

gmas car
My new car!

First let me say, I really like my new car! Doesn’t this look like a grandma car? It’s a big little car. I sit up higher than a small car. It’s an AWD. It’s quiet, smells good and besides- it’s just plain cool!

Seriously- for the amount I can afford, Honda provided me with more options for the price. Kevin took me to so many different dealerships. We test drove just about every compact SUV- new and used. I had it narrowed down to the Ford Escape and the Honda CRV. We spoke with both companies and they offered us their bottom dollar. After much thought, I decided for Honda. Two weeks later we went back to Honda and made another inquiry. We were offered an even better deal. I was ready to buy! Approximately 3.5 hours later I drove my new g’ma car home.

If you are looking for a new or used vehicle, I recommend Adam at O’Neill Honda. Generally I would not push a car salesman onto any one person. They did not hound me plus they gave me a good deal. Very pleasant buying experience.

More fun happenings this month included Alicia introducing me to her friend, Ryan. Of course I just had to ask for a pic. Alicia was thrilled (actually a bit embarrassed). Both were very good sports!

alicia and ryan
Alicia & Ryan

And of course we had Halloween. Work stopped having the Halloween contest. Too bad cuts have affected even the smallest team positive builders. BUT there were a handful who still dressed up and made our day!

spooky
Spooky

A Short Engelken Wedding | Melvern KS

A Short Engelken Wedding!

paul and becky short
Paul & Becky Short

My niece married a delightful young man- Paul, over the Labor Day weekend. Usually this time of year is hot. The day was beautiful; could not have asked for a better day! The celebration took place at Melvern Lake.

Wedding Party
Wedding Party

Of the weddings I have had the pleasure to photograph, I appreciate the groom NOT messing up the bride when it’s time for the cake table event. This in my opinion is not very nice. However- this one time has been an exception to my personal rule. Paul did smash cake into Becky’s face; but not bad.

Cake Smashing
Cake smashing!

The crowd cheered for him to eat the cake. AND he did!

Eat Cake
Eat Cake

Here are a few more of my personal favorites from the wedding.

The Train
The Train

Typically when I photograph this pose, it’s the bridesmaids who straighten out the train. Well the “ladies” were no where to be found. So I asked the men to assist. I just had to snap the image!

The full gallery can be viewed on the Galleries page.

Engelken Family Reunion 2011

Engelken Family Reunion 2011

The post featured image above was taken at Linus’ birthday in 2001.

engelken reunion 2011
Engelken Reunion 2011

The Engelken family gathered July 30, 2011 at lovely Gage Park in Topeka, KS for our first Engelken family reunion in the 27 years I have been married to an Engelken! What a large family, many memories were relived this wonderful afternoon. Our second gathering is scheduled for Saturday- August 31, 2013 in Seneca, KS.

Engelken Family 2011 images.

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I will be taking candid images this year and will post the 2013 Engelken gallery here.
See you on the 31st!