Renaissance Fair

This weekend, I took the kids to the Renaissance Fair for a few reasons. First, I had free tickets. Second, Tyler needed some time to finish up some school work. And third, it was a fantastic day to be outside enjoying some good people watching. The people I had my eye on were 4 and 6 years old and enthralled with all the fair goers in costume and all the costume merchandise that was around.

If I were made of money, I would have bought everything for the kids, because they obviously have a knack for dressing up and playing make-believe. Zander is constantly asking me to "make" him costumes of his favorite super heroes and to dress up as a king or a knight. So when I told the kids where we were going on Saturday they immediately went and suited up for the occasion.


Zoey (as always) was picked to join the festivities at the Children's Realm. She learned a new dance before we went to make our magic wands.


Both kids spent a lot of time trying to work the Crystal Styx. It is an impressive talent if you can practice a lot.
I would have to say that the highlight for me was riding the elephant (because there were a ton of elephants back in the renaissance days.) Although, the ride didn't last long enough for what we paid for--at least I can say that we have ridden an elephant.

A Zoey standard at all fair events--getting her face painted.

My little king.