Last Year's Vigilantes

This is the time of year activities begin to pick up. Mardi Gras is on it's way - spring gets everyone moving again - and then it's on to one of my favorite times of year with Festival International. This weekend, however, I will be camping with scouts and attending the Vigilantes on the Bayou Re-enactment at the Longfellow State Historic Site in St. Martinville, LA. Last year I snapped some nice shots and I realized I never shared them here! Looking forward to taking some new ones.

More about the Longfellow State Historic Site Here

Icicle Bicycle

It's been quite an unusual winter here in southern Louisiana. It's has snowed. We have camped with scouts in 26 degree temps. And this week, there has been record lows for our area and icy roads. The ice from the roof melted and dripped onto a bike that just happened to be laying right under the drip line. I can forget the cold for a bit if it involves the search for a satisfying photo!

Rear View

Everyone enjoys Festival! This guy seemed to enjoy hangin out at Festival International de Louisiane. Published in "The Independent," Lafayette, LA.

Festival International de Louisiane 2016

If there was ever a time to go all out in Lafayette, it's during Festival International which takes place the annually last weekend of April. Several stages of international music. Lots of good food. Street performers. A super family friendly event that people return to year after year. This year was the 30th anniversary of the festival and was an absolute blast. I was able to get a lot of great shot featured on the Independent's website here.

More pics to come soon - also, visit Festival International's site.

Photo for the Day

I had a busy one today, but while out in the yard, this leaf caught someone's eye and I was determined to get a photo today. I believe it's a gall from a small wasp.

Camp McGee

Went camping with the scouts at Camp McGee which is a southern section of the Avondale Reservation near Clinton, Louisiana. It was really cold - in the lower 30s at night. I need to invest in new socks.

Chicken Mask

New addition to our Courir de Mardi Gras chicken costume - the chicken mask!