Last week we went to student days at the Scarborough Renaissance Faire here in Waxahachie. It was quite the event! An entire community re-created with entertainers, shops, demonstrations on trades like glass blowing, blacksmithing, candle making, sword making, pottery, etc. There were dancers, sword fighters, artists, magicians, jousters, belly-dancers, bird trainers. Obviously it was more than we could do in one day, but here are some of the highlights...
Dr. Kaboom- a Renaissance scientist extraordinaire. Everything you would hope for in a science show - fire sticks, jiggling cow gloves, catapulting bananas, egg flinging, smoke cannons and tons of corny jokes.
Here is Rusty assisting at the Turtle Races- he is the "ooga-ooga" guy, responsible for prompting reluctant turtles to endure to the finish line.
The Duke of Danger did a fun show with stunts, tricks and other feats of "bravery" and show-manship.
As we were leaving we snagged a photo with the Queen and King Henry VIII, and their various friends/court members. The queen even gave Lauren her rose. Overall it was a productive day. Rusty enjoyed a Turkey leg- he's wanted to eat another one since we ate one at the Iowa State Fair after we were just married. Ben acquired a whistle that looks and sounds like a bird- which he uses constantly, or at least until Mom calls it quits. Katie used her money to buy a pink rose and Lauren bought a glass heart necklace.
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You guys are making so many great memories! We sure miss you though.
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