It seems days, no, weeks since I last posted.

Days have come and gone, the hubs was out of town, classes have come and gone and here I am learning more than I ever thought possible in one semester.

Like the other day, for example.

While filling the pool (I was indoors at the time), all of a sudden I heard what I thought sounded like rain. I had my doubts that it was rain as we had the most beautiful sunny day. But pray tell what could be making that noise?

Upon investigation, the hose had formed a bit of a fountain in the pool.

I found it to be a bit intriguing, so I used the motion tools I learned in photography class the other week.

It was fun toying with the camera settings to make the effect of freezing/stopping the water in its tracks.

On Veterans Day, I remembered Pa (my father-in-law) for serving our country during WWll. I wish I could have gotten to know you. And I wish I could have seen your humor and love in motion. I’m thankful for the stories I’ve heard and the pictures that help to put the pieces together. And thank You for my Dearest Hubby too, he’s amazing! I know you already know that. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

For this pic, I took a pic of Pa’s flag and then edited it in Photoshop by using the oil paint tool.

On Sunday, November 11, our pre-lit Christmas tree went up.

On Monday, November 12, the Christmas tree took shape but not without a few troubles.

A Rough Patch = When some of the lights on the old girl no longer work. Light At The End Of the Tunnel = When you just add more and forgetaboutit. A Rough Patch = When the old ribbon topper doesn’t work this year – Light At The End Of The Tunnel = When you go get more where that came from.

As we’re studying Photoshop (in class) this week, I put it to work on several pictures.

More Photoshop fun.

I never knew Photoshop could be this much fun!

Over the weekend, I narrowed it down to the exact photography class (Digital Darkroom) I’m taking next semester. There’s a lot to look forward to as I look to the New Year!

It’s that magical time of the year. I feel so blessed to be in this together with the one I love.

On that note, I hope to update more often than this last stretch.

Blessings – Debbie