Colton Kids ( Tracy Childs Photographer)

These two kids are so cute,  I love to say that but the longer I do this job the more I realize that you all have very cute children, and I get the privileged of capturing that cuteness.

You Can Grill That (Kabobs)& (Corn)

I know that your all thinking kabobs are a staple for the grill, so why is she telling us we can grill that DUUU!!  I had a request for kabobs and corn so I aim to please and in pleasing you also managed to make 

my husband very happy.

 I made 2 kinds Shrimp and Steak

Shrimp Recipie:

1 Lb Cooked medium or large shrimp

1 tsp. Lemon pepper

3 TBS. Butter Melted

1 Clove minced garlic

1 Lemon

skewer the shrimp and sprinkle them with lemon pepper, Brush the grill with olive oil and place the shrimp on low for 5-7 minuets until done, not burnt.  After removed from the grill drizzle melted butter, garlic, and lemon juice on them and serve over rice warm.

Steak Marinate:

1 Lb. Sirloin meat cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks

1/4 C. Olive Oil

3TBS. Soy Sauce

2 TBS. Brown Sugar

1 Clove Chopped Garlic

1 tsp. Chopped fresh ginger

Combine all the ingredients into a Ziploc bag and marinate steak chunks all day.

To Assemble skewer I used metal ones but if you are going to use wood skewers soak them in water first.  Gather the veggies you want on your kabobs and cut into large chunks. you don't want the meat or the veggies getting done before each other. I used zucchini, red, orange, and yellow pepper, onion & cherry tomatoes.

Start to assemble in any order you want, I like to have fun with this and make them according to what my family will eat, so they can each have their own skewer.

 Place the beef ones on med heat for about 20 min or until desired doneness of meat is reached, add the shrimp ones in the last 5 minuets so they will get done at the same time.

I love to serve my kabobs with rice or couscous.  ENJOY!!

For Grilled Corn:
Soak the corn in water just before grilling with the husk and everything.
 Place on med low heat for 15-25 min depending on grill heat rotating every five minuets, the out side of the husks will turn black but because you soaked it in water it will steam the inside. I did catch one on fire, don't panic blow it out and go back to grilling, it still tasted like to others inside.

You Can Grill That

As part of our next upcoming church activity we are showing the women that they can not only learn to use their grills.  They can grill lots of things that they wouldn't normally think to grill.  So I had fun the other day making so
Cajun Chicken Pasta and I wanted to try my hand at making one of those cool food blog posts.
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Cajun Chicken Pasta

3 or 4 Boneless skinless chicken breast
2 t. Cajun seasoning
1/2 C. Butter
1 Red bell pepper
2 T. Flour
1 C. Chicken broth
1 C. Heavy whipping cream
1/4 t. Dried basil
1/4 t. lemon-pepper
1/4 t. Salt
2 Cloves Garlic, pressed
1/8 t. Pepper
1 LB. Penne Pasta cooked and drained
Parmesan Cheese, Optional
1. Toss chick in zip-lock bag with Cajun seasoning, let stand 4 hours 2. In skillet, sauté chicken in 2 T Butter for about 7 min, set aside 3. In same pan sauté peppers, mushrooms, and onion, set aside 4. In same pan melt 1/4 C butter, Wisk flour, then chicken broth bring to low boil, add cream, seasonings, garlic, & Chicken.  Heat through 5.  Add cooked pasta Serve Immediately
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Here is the recipe and now for making it on the grill.

 Season the Chicken a few hours before:

 I didn't have a red pepper and so I had to use green, but I like red better.  Dice and wrap your veggies tightly in tin foil. Place them and the chicken on med low on the grill.  About 300 degrees. 10-15 min of cook time.

 On the side burner boil the water in a pot and cook the penne pasta until done then remove and drain.

 I prepped the bread with butter, garlic, and prasley and wrapped it in tin foil to warm on the top rack.

 In a sauce pan combine the butter and flour then whisk in the cream, broth, and seasonings.

 The veggies will be done on the grill after about 10-15 minuests and then you add them to the sauce.

 Dice up your cooked chicken and add that to the mixture

 Mix all together with pasta and them I took the bread that was warm and placed it on a low flame for a few seconds to crisp it up.

 Serve with Parmesan cheese

The best part is you can prep it all ahead of time and then the Kitchen stays cool and clean.

Ian, Hazel, & Oliver ( Tracy childrens Photographer)

I love the vivid colors on these kids.  I love capturing the children exploring and getting into the dirt and water and all the things that make them a mess that there parents try hard to keep them from doing espically on picture day.  By the end of this shoot the boys booth had mud on there back sides and the little girl was afraid to touch the flowers because there is bugs on them. Seeing the different personalities is what makes this job so fun.

Nia ( Tracy baby Photographer)

Nia is getting bigger with her 2 moth visit we are going to try an capture her milestones with each month.  This moth she learned how to smile and so that's what I took pictures of .Her brothers had on these great green boots.