So there were a couple of things I'd like to comment on regarding this post:
Usage of Caps when posting:
While it's (apparently) a pet peeve of many people, including the moderator here (and myself), I think it's out of bounds to modify someones post for them to convert it to "sentence case." It's your playground, but this delves in the "too far" category usually reserved for censorship. Until the author indicates it wasn't the way s/he intended to communicate, we should be hands off unless they're violating some forum rule or something.
Using gear beyond your skillset:
Which is the exact point. You never want to be in a position where you've outgrown your gear. These realizations usually happen when you
really needed to make a shot, and weren't able to do so. - Or cognitively, you restrict your learning curve by never knowing a technique or setting was possible while using lesser equipment.
Finally, while the DFA is a fine piece of equipment, I find the Tamron a mediocre superzoom at best, and the flash par course for Pentax's otherwise underwhelming Flash system. Summarily: relax, you're worthy of your gear
You basically have what you need to grab some good captures, and with the DFA some exceptional ones. Try some macros with the flash remote off camera. That'll knock your socks off.