1. The Governor's Mansion was the backdrop for this first ever event.

2. The First Lady pitched in from time to time.

3. The Governor and the First Lady watch as the children push their eggs to the finish line.

4. Over 500 eggs were brightly colored for the Easter Egg Roll races.

5. The rainy forcast did not keep hundreds of children or their parents away from this great event.

6. The Governor enjoyed the day's festivities as much as the little ones.

7. The Governor takes cover as the rain sets in.

8. The First Lady reads Easter stories to the children while the Governor looks on.

9. Some eggs seemed to fly rather than roll.

10. Sometimes a little help from big brother is in order.

11. The racers are at the ready - awaiting the signal to roll.