In September we had to do to Northern Virginia for a soccer game for Grace. So while we were up there, Matt and I decided to take a short trip to the Maryland Renaissance fair. We all got to dress up. Grace even was able to wear my metal bun holder that I had gotten at one of these fairs many, many years ago.
Of the many things that we got to do one of the coolest was that Grace and Matt got to ride on an elephant.
Glen was happy to watch the whole thing from the sidelines.
We were also able to eat very good food, hear good music, see lots of magic, and discover lots of pretty art type items.
After the elephant ride (which was a very long line, but worth the wait). We went to see the king's joust.
Grace got to have a good seat on Matt's shoulders. Glen got a good seat on my shoulders. Matt and I could see nothing! But the kids seemed to have a good time and enjoy the show.
Here is a picture of all of us dressed up. I think it turned out very well.
Matt and I decided to stop by a theater and watch a play of Macbeth. The kids loved it! Who knew we would have some Shakespeare fans on our hands.
Matt wanted to go mining for some gems. We then found a shop where you can go sluicing for gems. Grace got so excited about it that she kind of took over. The man at the shop was so kind to identify all of the rocks and even answer all of Grace's questions about the sluicing and all of the rocks.
It was a good day at the fair, but it was even better to drive to a friend's house to unwind and relax.
We went to Vitaly and Violetta's house to have supper and spend the night. Here is Grace and Glen in one of their "wresting" matches of craziness before supper.
What a fun day!
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