If I were to grade my photography skills, I would have to say that I probably rank far below average (especially among the Mommy-blogger-digital-SLR-owning set).

My understanding of composition is average.
My understanding of lighting is something much less than average.

My understanding of my camera’s settings is virtually nonexistent.
Nevertheless, I spent my Memorial Day weekend getting myself out of the auto and program modes.

I had plenty of fodder–a piano recital Friday night, a graduation Saturday morning, graduation parties Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and a weenie-roast on Monday.

Oh, and the Little Miss.

She makes pretty decent camera fodder.

I’ll keep playing photographer if it means spending time with her.

I don’t really know about any of those things either. You do have quite a fetching subject there!
She does make a worthwhile subject, yes!