The Swan
Author: Joyce
Megan
Megan looked so sweet curled up on the grass, waiting for her turn to release a butterfly.
Secrets to Better Photography Class
I often ask the library to order photography books for me through the interlibrary loan program.  The last time I ordered some books, the librarian asked if I knew that I could take online classes for free through the library.  So I signed up for my first photography class.
There were lessons to do and homework assignments twice a week. Â Even though the class was basic photography, I still learned a lot. Each lesson we posted a photograph of what we learned and the instructor commented on it. Â We could also ask questions and I asked a few 🙂 .
Here are the assignments I turned in. Â What we were studying is underneath along with the title of the picture.
Releasing Monarchs
The year started slowly, but Audrey released her first five Monarchs Tuesday. Her cages are full of different sized caterpillars and eggs and she is hoping to raise over a hundred again this summer.
Butterfly Girl
My beautiful butterfly girl is growing up!
She enjoys studying Monarchs and other butterflies.  She learns something new every year and loves to share her knowledge.
I often wonder where this fascination with butterflies will lead.
Thor and the Butterfly
Family Portrait
Just for fun, I took our family portrait at the 4-H fair parade yesterday.
Skittles
Andrea and I have been having fun experimenting with still life photography. Â No one had to be asked twice to help clean up when we were finished with this project.
Morning on the Lake
It is supposed to be very hot and humid today. Â I think a day on the beach or canoeing on the lake sounds like a great idea.
Prediction Run
Today I went to watch the kids run a Prediction Run.  It was fun watching them try their best on a 5K course. Mark came in 15 seconds slower than he thought, and Audrey came in 2 seconds slower than her prediction.
I had fun pretending to be a reporter and attempting to get pictures of their great race. I do not think I will ever get a job as a news photographer, it was much more fun talking to another mom who was encouraging her 
children, 9 and 5, who were running the 3K. Â The oldest paid the younger $5 to run with him today and they both ran with huge smiles. Â They both made it to the finish line in just over 30 minutes.