A Morning with My Sister-In-Law

Since Kevin and Donna moved to North Carolina, it’s so hard to have one-on-one time with anyone person during visits whether in Kentucky or North Carolina. So, this past weekend, when Donna agreed to go with me to my basic photography class, I was pretty pumped! I figured it would be overwhelming based upon my experience the first few weeks. But I also know both Kevin and Donna enjoying taking pictures as much as I do even if they don’t have as much time what with jobs, home-schooling, and three boys.

Up early (a re-curing theme with this photography group), hitting the road, enjoying the trip between Danville and home. We had a good drive, talking about this and that. The Cedar Creek Lake was absolutely gorgeous with the sun peeping up but the lake and surrounding trees covered in fog and mist with the lone fisherman out in his boat. (No pictures – I was the driver.) We arrived in plenty of time to introduce Donna to my new friends, at the least the ones I knew as there were so many new faces in the group. When Alan used his white studio walls as a chalk board, I think we were all shocked. But he just kept on instructing and writing! He is an awesome teacher – very passionate about photography – again…contagious! We covered so much in three hours that I didn’t feel as bad about having to leave early. We headed out during the lunch break with only a little feeling of regret but it dissipated fast! A few extra hours with my family is not something I am willing to sacrifice on my road to become a better photographer, especially since I have so much still to learn. Compromise – remember, a wonderful thing!

As we made a speedy journey back to Mt. Vernon, I remembered Jaden’s love of airplanes and the one sitting in the park at Crab Orchard. Detour and a chance to practice what we had learned that morning – a can’t miss combination! Although I knew the helicopter was there, I didn’t realize there were veterans, eagle and ten commandment commemorations as well. A pretty cool little park in town but hidden out of sight.





Thanks Donna for that special time together and for all of your support. Thanks also to my brother for packing up the van and the boys so we could go on to class!




Bless you for reading my posts…. “C”