Little did I know that Summerlin and Ashley’s engagement session at Vogel State Park would become a botany lesson. But, I’m glad it did.

And I’m also glad that my wife Sharon was there to take it all in.

Summerlin happily answered questions about mountain laurel, wild azelias and the rocks behind the spillway waterfall.

Ashley smiled the whole time. She loves it when Summerlin teaches her about plants.