Monday, April 11, 2011

A Day at the Fair - The Renaissance Faire, that is...

Gramercy for joining me here, Dear Maidens and Knights!

As quite a few of you already know, my family and I visit the Renaissance Faire every year.  We dress up and enjoy the sights and sounds of a time long past.  You can read last year's post here.

But this year was extra special because my daughter, Maggie, joined us for the first time!  I think I was way more excited than she....this meant I could dress BOTH of us...haha!  I just love to wear fun costumes :)

I gave her a couple options....peasant girl....pirate...gypsy.....and told her whatever she, chose I would be, too.

Here's my darling girl in her Gypsy Best!

I got the top and vest at the Thrift Store...the rest I put together with items from my Cosume Bins (yes, I have more than one...heehee)...and the feathered hairpiece I made the night before with silk flowers, feathers, a gold coin charm and hot glue.

My Mom and Dad were both searching for the perfect hats to compliment their garb this year.

This was a contender.

But this was the winner....

This is the hat my dad found.....his solemn face is supposed to be him "in character" :)

My Girl had a full day of adventures!  She rode a Flying Dragon......

She and our other kid companions saw Jack Sparrow (a good lookalike, anyways)....

She marveled at a huge puppet in one of the parades....

She procured a weapon and vanquished a giant :)


We had a wonderful time together!  So much so, she says she wants to go next year....

I can't wait to see what costume she chooses next time...heehee! 

I hope you all enjoyed time with your families this weekend, too!
All my best to you Lords and Ladies....
Cameron

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20 comments:

  1. Carmen April 11, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Oh it looks so much fun! You both look gorgeous!

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  2. Hybrid JApril 11, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Such good fun! You, your daughter and family all looked wonderful. Glad that you all had a good time! ;)

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  3. AllisonApril 11, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I have never been to a Renaissance Fair, but that is on my list for sure! It looks like yall had alot of fun!!!

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  4. LotusApril 11, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Excellent! Even Mom and Dad got into it! So cool!
    Lotus

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  5. GetrealmommyApril 11, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    looks like a blast!

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  6. Micki WildeApril 11, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Awesome!! what a cool mum you are :)

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  7. DianeApril 12, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    This is so fun!! And look at that sunshine!! I envy you even more!

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  8. trisha tooApril 12, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    What a great post--wonderful memories for you and your family, and such a cutie fairy you have there! Thanks for taking us a long with you!

    :)

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  9. Marfi-topiaApril 12, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    how fun!
    she looks adorable.

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  10. mermaidenApril 12, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    huzzah! what an enchanted outing.

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  11. Raven Moon MagicApril 12, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    oh lucky lucky Maggie. It would be a dream if something like this would come anywhere near where I lived. You look awesome and so do your parents, good choice with gypsies, but I do love the knife weilding little gypsy, she has got some attitude on that face, Im sure the giant was well scared.
    One day I will get there

    xxx
    sheree

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  12. KelleyApril 13, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Looks like you all had a great time, and I love the gypsy costumes! Wish our ren faire was going on now!

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  13. Carrie MartinezApril 13, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    How fun! She looks adorable :)

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  14. SunshineshelleApril 13, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    This looks like GREAT FUN!! I love it when you can dress up along with your kids & party together :)

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  15. Joyce van der LelyApril 13, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Oh what a lot of fun !!!!!
    We like dressing up too in this house, I'm just still shy-ish to put ourselves out there..... :)
    Deerly Embrace not arrived yet ????
    ♥

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  16. Cindy AdkinsApril 13, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Oh my gosh, Cameron--I love the Renaissance Fair!!!
    I hope you had the best time--I LOVE all the pics!!!
    XO

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  17. Theresa MacNaughtonApril 13, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Hurray for faire! I ADORE attending them. The one in Connecticut is always held in the fall. Sometimes it's really chilling and I get to wear my custom cloak. I look forward to attending every year. I very much enjoy the shows and just everything. You and your sweet Maggie look so lovely. This year I think I shall gypsify myself. Is that even a word? And I promise to share photos with you. :) Glad an amazing time was had by all!!! Theresa

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  18. Cindy AdkinsApril 14, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Hi Cameron,
    Thanks so much for coming to visit...and I want to say how neat it is to see you and your family--so awesome!
    I'll bet your daughter had so much fun!
    XO
    Cindy

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  19. LaurenApril 17, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Oh what fun, I love the Renaissance Faire!! Your costumes looked wonderful! :) ~Lauren

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  20. JessicaApril 18, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    She is adorable in her costume. It looks like a wonderful time.

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