Renaissance Festival!

This past weekend we went to the Renaissance Festival near my old stomping grounds! Martinez and I knew this would be a crowded place, but because it was all outdoors we wanted to see if Julianna could handle it. I borrowed books from the library to read to the kiddos on what they could expect to see. Isaiah and Gabriella were fascinated! Isaiah wanted to learn all about their armor and weapons, while Gabriella was enchanted with the thought of meeting the King and Queen!

Here is a quick picture I took in the parking lot since Isaiah wasn't allowed to take his sword inside. He was so bummed about it...we're now on the lookout for a knight costume! Also, I love how this picture shows how Julianna reacts to Gabriella. I just wish I could know what she's thinking-lol!

Once we made it inside we were starving, so we headed towards the coffee/bagel stand. On our way over guess who we "bumped" into...The King and Queen! This was hands down Gabriella's favorite moment of the day.

I have not been to the festival in roughly 13 years. I totally forgot about the "Dueling Fools" and "Puke and Snot"! My son now fights as the chicken ninja-ha! I was so happy to see not much has changed. It was SO much fun! Here is proof..Julianna is smiling!

The kiddos were able to do some cool stuff as well!

After we got home I told Martinez that this was the first time in a long time we went out in a crowded area and everyone was NICE! We both had moments where complete strangers had offered to help push Julianna's stroller up the hills. No one stared and even a few tried to make conversations with Julianna. I'm so sad we waited till closing weekend to go. We're already talking about next year and buying a season pass! And of course costumes and decking out Julianna's stroller medieval style =)