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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Celtic Festival Houston April 28, 2013

40th Annual Celtic Festival in Houston - our first.  Fun day with food, dance, music, sheepherding demo and athletic events.  Here's a whiff...










Wednesday, April 24, 2013

April Weekend

Two events this weekend.  First, Sam Houston Race Track.

And then a car show in Tomball. From new Lamborghini to 1913 roadsters, with lots in between!






Monday, April 15, 2013

Japanese Festival, Houston Apr 2013

Today was a beautiful day for the Japanese Festival in Herman Park, Houston.
 


 


  The area includes the permanent Japanese Gardens, and the festival featured dance, music, crafts, food and demonstrations.  It also included an exhibit of Ikebana, Japanese flower arrangment.




Colorful umbrellas


  



Wednesday, April 10, 2013

HIgh Island, TX April 2013

Today we took a drive to High Island Texas, which is a popular migratory bird area.  There are several wooded areas and there were lots of "serious" birders - and us :)  Here are a few pictures of the egret and roseate spoonbill rookery.