A Pleasure At the Ren Faire

For a few months, with the girls interested in things set in times gone by, they've asked about any Renaissance Fairs in our area, where they could dress up. Well, our big SoCal Renaissaince Pleasure Faire returned this year, and we were so excited to go! 

We made it our Mother's Day activity, because that ended up being the best day for us to make it happen.

The girls planned their costumes for a few days, and I managed to scrape together an outfit, too.

There was lots to eat, purchase, and watch, with entertainment everywhere, along with living history displays and interactive exhibits. 

While we were watching some of the entertainment, Stace snuck off, saying he needed the restroom. He came back dressed as a medieval merchant! Because, yes, you could rent any of a variety of costumes for the day. 

Doesn't he look dapper, with our pirate progeny?

Cora had so much fun. She's holding a gold coin from her R&G production.

What a motley crew! Ha! We had a blast. Lucky for us, we had a weird cold day, so no fears of overheating while being outside all day.

We enjoyed the jousting competition!

The riders displayed such skill.

I adore this photo of Violet.

At a Shakespeare reading, Vi got chosen from the audience to participate.

Last photos before Stace returned his costume! 
 

We arrived before the gates opened, and there was entertainment out front, too. Cora's always a good sport.