Not so routine

Despite best intentions, I'm finding routine setting to me more difficult than anticipated. I've managed to find a routine for getting school work and hospital work done, and even finding time to spend with Josh and the pup, but blogging and exercising are not fitting as easily into my routine as I had hoped. Oh well, I'll keep trying. 

As for something completely out of routine, Josh and I headed up to Huntsville once again this year to be with some of my family for thanksgiving, and what a wonderful weekend it was!  The weather was beautiful, the company was splendid!  We could not have asked for a better weekend. 

While up there I managed to get a bit of a lesson on shooting in manual on my fancy camera (something I have never tried before) and here are some of the results.  It was great fun, and I'm feeling much more confident with my camera!

This is the view from my cousin's dock where we stayed for the weekend.  My parents lot is just out of sight down the river.

Our playful puppy!

My sister, not paying attention to me playing with  my camera

Out practicing by the lock

the river bypassing the lock

All the "adults" went for a paddle along the river, while the "cousins" stayed behind and prepared for a fun game of football in the park.

Josh took this one while out boating with my dad

The only catch of the weekend

My cousin's cat, cute but lots of attitude!