What have I done for someone today?
Have I done any good in the world today?
You will never regret a kind deed done to someone in need.

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

First Full Day of the Payne Family Reunion

We were able to have our family reunion at Serendipity on Grand Lake in Oklahoma again this year. They gave us Monday free so we all arrived on July 23, which meant the first full day was Todd's birthday. What a great way to start a vacation!


As per the norm, the main attraction is the lake. The kids were quick to get the activities going and so I was there to capture some of their adventures.


Emily had fun with Naomi - who was being so brave.

The boys needed to empty the kayak.


Crazy Kemiah decided to try some new tricks.






Fishing is always a fun activity!


Naomi enjoyed being on the carpet with the others.

She copied Tinlee, who started to kick her legs in the water.


Unfortunately, I shouldn't have let he get so far out on her own. The floaties I had her in are not the best for those who don't know how to swim. I don't know why I let her go. No one was near her and she started to try to come back to the dock on her own. I was too quick and jumped in to get to her - with my camera on my back and my phone in my pocket. I should have handed the camera to Taylor who was right there.... Ack! I saved the child, which was very important but I could have spared a minute or two because she wasn't drowning yet, just struggling. Anyway, the lens was ruined and didn't recover but the camera body seems fine. So much for taking pictures this reunion.

No comments: