I flew to Edmonton the past week to wit­ness the wedding of my older sister in one of the lovely lake resorts atop the hills in Jasper National Park. It was a touching moment and generally a fun week for my daughter and me as we got reconnected with family members who reside in Alberta and one who drove in from North Battleford. Because it was the first time to meet my brother-in-law, I was on an “observation” mode as I interacted with my new “kuya”. As the days went by, comfort zones were established and we were more comfortable at each other. So while everyone enjoyed the scenic views and picture taking, everyone seemed to coach my brother-in-law to smile during photo shoots, as we always do when we take pictures, especially so when we do the fun and silly poses.