Ye Ole Renaissance Fair

This past weekend we went to Charlotte to stay with my bro and his family and go to the Renaissance Festival.  Bradley and Jackson got dressed up like the “carnie” people but it didn't last very long. 

 

We spent a lot of time in shops like this.  We never bought them anything but they played with all of it and put it all back. 

 

We met the king and queen during a knighting ceremony that Bradley and Jackson participated in. 

They had to pass test of virtue like honesty and bravery.   They were listening intently to their tasks from the king. 

Here is Jackson being Knighted.

Receiving his official knight medal

Bradley’s turn! He told the woman his name was “Sir Bradley the Strong” so that is exactly how she announced him to the King.  He was definitely intimidated and we have noticed he puts his hands in his mouth sometimes when he’s afraid. 

He did it though and is now an official Knight too!

We talked Brad into trying to conquer the Jacobs Ladder game that is shaky.  He was on the top during some of it but these pictures are just funnier! It is harder than it looks obviously because I know my man is strong!

Jackson had to give it a whirl too,  literally!

 

Brad took Jackson into a dungeon place.  Bradley was too afraid so what did Mommy do…I let him pick out an overpriced flying dragon!

They were captivated by the beauty of the pixie fairy! Boys!!!

Then they did some jousting.

Bradley went again but this time Aunt Joanie wanted to go.   We saw his face light up so many times on this day! That is what its all about!

Then they took a little ride on a BIG Elephant!

Here we are back in another sword store.  The newly knighted Sir Bradley the Strong is showing off his warrior moves!

Then we stumbled on the man we had heard all about…the POOP guy.  He is soooo gross! He actually told the boys “lick it before you sniff it!”  Bradley is clinging to Uncle Bubba keeping his distance. 

We ended our day with the Royal Tournament.  Bradley was very fascinated at the bloodshed.  I wasn't expecting that so there were a million questions to answer from that one.  He also loved the horses and watching them “giddy-up!”

Joanie, Laura and Me…

 

Lastly, our littlest Knight Gavin! He was such a trooper once again and just strolled the whole day! It was a wonderful family weekend and I was sad to leave.