Signs of Spring

As I was working  in the flower beds yesterday , I came across definite signs of spring....finally.

A fine brown lizzard looking for some supper.

A sleepy green tree frog taking a siesta

A lazy yellow dog sunning her belly and snoozing.

Some fresh eggs in the nest box

And a curious hen...

 All wonderful signs of the spring and summer to come.

Race for the Cure 2010

Yesterday was the Susan B Komen Race for the Cure in Baton Rouge. My sister and I are both breast cancer survivors. We had a small group of family and friends join us in the 5K run/walk.

My husband and son cooked some good jambalaya. We raised $330 in donations from friends and family for research.

The weather was perfect and we finished the walk in about and hour and 15 minutes. What's that, about a 23 minute mile?  Not bad for an out of shape oldtimer like me!

I want to thank everyone for their participation, hopefully this awful disease will be a thing of the past and our children and grandchildren will not have to experience it.

My Son....the Marathon runner!!!

My youngest son ran his 1st Marathon yesterday in New Orleans. We got to see him at the 16 mile, 25 mile and finish line. He finished in 5 hours and 3 minutes...we are very proud of him.

After the race we went out to eat in the French Quarter at a place called the Oyster House.The food was O.K. but very expensive, as usual in that area.We were seated in the upper area and had to climb some long steep stairs.

 

The weather was gorgeous in the low 60's. The kids had a good time walking down Royal St.

Steve and his family stayed in the elegent old Hotel Monteleon on Royal Street.

Here are few pictures of the beautiful cystal chandeliers that hang in the lobby.