Cherry Blossoms in the Spring March 22, 2009

Dallas Arboretum in the Spring

     Blooming Azaleas-endless blankets of pink and purple loveliness interupting steps of wonder

          Toddlers dressed in Sunday’s finest, bows on heads, barefeet tickled by soft, green grass

                 Teenage beauties in rhinestone dresses, sparkling tierras, and primping mamas

                      Tulips-sorbet lemon chiffon my favorite flavor, with orange and yellow sherberts parading behind

                            Cherry Blossoms adorned in bridal white with bees working tirelessly, buzzing from bloom-to-bloom.

                                  Beautiful Day filled with blossoms floating on the tiers of Spring’s gentle breeze.

                                                                                                                                                            Terry M. Grosvenor

Bill and Terry in the Azaleas

Terry in the Azaleas

Azaleas

Branch of Beauty

Brett & Leanna

Leanna

Footsteps of wonder

Leanna & Terry

Cherry Trees in Bloom

Cherry Blossoms

Bee in the Cherry Blossoms

Day #192

Mayans, Monkeys, Birds, Owls & Sharks March 21, 2009

The Dallas World Acquarium is definitely a recommended site to visit in Dallas.  Brett, Leanna, BG and I walked from their apartment.  We had quite a line initially, but it moved quickly and we took pictures with the Mayan dancers while we waited.  Once you enter, you are surrounded by a rainforest with birds flying freely,  and animals in natural habitats.  Enjoy the pictures:

Leanna & Terry with Mayan Dancers

Waiting in Line

Looking for a treat

Red Cat Mannekin (Moonwalker)

Giant Turtle

Monkey with Baby on Back

Monkey and Baby

Monkey

Monkey

Amazon Parrots

Toucan peeping out of nest

Where to Next?

Baby Croc.

Spotted Stingray

Toucan

A Cool Cat!

Our favorite: The Leaf Dragon

Yellow Fish

In the fish bowl

Swimming with Fish

Penguin on the Rocks

The Saw Shark (Pillsbury Dough Boy Face!)

Inside the Shark’s Den

Shark Crossing

Shark Passing By

Watching Sharks

The Stingray

Sea Horse Meeting

Owl Friends

Flamingo Round-up

The Kiss

Flamingo Road

Friday Night Birthday Celebration in Dallas! March 20, 2009

BG’s big 60 birthday–whew hew!  We drove to Brett & Leanna’ s home in Dallas Friday morning and celebrated BG’s big birthday with an amazing view of the city from their rooftop, and a wonderful Italian dinner at Patrizios.  Brett, Leanna and I  started off splitting  their very popular grilled chicken salad,  while BG enjoyed a scrumptious  portebello mushroom salad.  He shared with all of us, of course.  We then feasted on Eggplant Parmesan, open-faced ravioli with artichokes and asparagus, Penne Cabrese, and a chicken  mushroom lasagna.  Delicious.  We rode back through Turtle Creek with pink azaleas and tulips in full bloom!  Leanna had baked BG a St. Pat’s birthday cake decorated with shamrocks and sentiments.  A great evening, indeed! Day #190

Billy & Terry celebrating in Dallas

Brett & Leanna at Restaurant

Brett, Terry & Billy on the rooftop

Birthday Cake by Leanna

Candles await

Thinking up a wish

A big get ready

60

Whew-hoo!

Celebrate!