Photo Heart Connection - June

Look who followed us home last night
Originally uploaded by maggie_gem

June was busy indeed! There were two very important graduation celebrations and they brought the family and friends out to share these special life moments!

My daughter completed her college degree and set off in the world of broadcasting... she worked hard on developing skills and craft in media, may she succeed and be fulfilled!

My great-nephew graduated from HS and will continue on with his education at university!

This photo speaks to me of both their achievements and the beginnings of new adventures... Oh the places they will go!


I planned on sharing this photo with Kateyeview's Photo Heart Connection, but looks like I missed it!

Darth Vader Peeks...

Friday was the media launch of the 27th Annual Quick Chek NJ Festival of Ballooning. This event was open to the media and photographers and began at 6:30 am. The day was not the greatest (seems to be the case quite a bit this summer :p), it was cloudy and humid. But I did get a couple of shots in. My favorite was Darth Vader, although he was a bit shy...

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I'm looking forward to attending another Balloon Festival, perhaps when the weather is better!