Medieval Madness

We headed to the Tennessee Renaissance Festival today in Arrington. It was our first time ... and what a blast. Seriously. We thought it might be fun, but we didn't expect to have that much fun. It was like a big costume party in the woods ... with beer. People were really light-spirited and friendly to the kids. Parker wore his batman cape and knee pads and elbow pads (armor), and people bowed to him and called him a knight - much to his delight. Overcast skies made it a not-too-hot day, and we met up with our neighbors, the Moores - even better. Lots of silliness and fun things to see.

A wench juggling for Parker

Ethan, Amanda and Parker watching the jousting competition

Sawyer was such a trouper, and he seemed to love watching all the craziness

Parker wielding his new sword and shield

Erin getting konked on the head by the big scary knight guy

Me and Erin

Sawyer and Jerod

Parker with Queen Elizabeth and one of her attendants

Jerod was in heaven ... giant beers!

Amanda and Queen Elizabeth

Jerod carrying a very tired Knight Parker to the car