Blue Ridge Parkway

I had a jam packed Saturday on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I signed up for a one-day Nature Photography class offered by the Photo School of the Upstate. It's a great school and I wish I could find something like it in Asheville. The class was led by Richard Bernabe. The day started at 8am (some opted for the sunrise at 6am - I skipped this part) and it ended at 9pm.

First stop, Looking Glass Falls

Second stop, Skinny Dip at mile marker 417 on the Parkway

Third stop, Second Falls somewhere between Mile Marker 417 and 431

This is where I digressed from the main subject, the waterfall and started shooting little details. The waterfall actually had tons of tourists and swimmers in front of it.

Fourth stop, Mile Marker 431 - great scenic views! The rolling mountains were my favorite! I prefer these shots to waterfalls.

Last stop, Black Balsam Knob (I think...it was a small hike uphill but sooooo worth it! And remember to bring a jacket - the wind is cold at 6,214 ft elevation).

Overall it was a great, exhausting trip. I found some great sunset spots I would love to go back to and enjoy a picnic with the views.

Have you ever seen a dog swim like this?!

This might just be my favorite post - sorry to all the humans that I have taken pictures of - Roscoe trumps it!

Let's go play in the pool!

Hmm, what do we have here?

I see a tire!!!

I really want that tire!!

I really, really want that tire!

If only I could dive under....

This is hard!

But I know how to hold my breath!

I just can't get it. Will you move it to the 3rd step?

So close!

Yes, I got it!

I'm King of the Pool!

Zac is a Policeman!

It was a beautiful day on Friday June 19th! Zac graduated from the Mecklenburg County Police Academy! I'm so proud of you Zac!

Proud Grandparents!

Watch out Charlotte - specifically Ballantyne!

Proud Sister!

Proud Mom!

Congratulations Taylor and Jared!

Taylor and Jared welcomed their little bundle of joy, Jayne Caroline on Sunday June 7th! They waited to be surprised by the sex of the baby! How fun and what great self-control by not asking the doctor! Congratulations! I wish I had pictures of Jayne to post.

Taylor had this cute idea to make a heart with her hands on her belly. I love it with the red shirt!

Matachica - Belize

Oh wouldn't it be nice to still be on the honeymoon! We went to Matachica which is located on Ambergris Caye, Belize. It was amazing! Enjoy the pictures!

Our little beach hut named "Bananas"

We got to swim with nurse sharks and stingrays!
At the pier at Matachica
The name of the amazing restaurant at the resort.
You can take sea kayaks out to the reef and snorkel! Did you know Belize has the 2nd largest Barrier Reef in the world! (The largest being the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia). The snorkeling is amazing!
This is a Beachfront Casita.