It was an absolutely wonderful Mother’s Day weekend! I had the opportunity to spend Mother’s day with my mother, sister and all our family. We went to the Scarborough Renaissance Festival, something I have always wanted to do. I wasn’t sure what to expect as I had only seen the commercials and checked out the website, so while we were waiting at the front gate for my sister and her bunch to join us I have to admit, I was surprised at those who were walking up in full dress. Some folks really get into the Renaissance Festival! While waiting a “priest” walked up and began chatting with me, during the conversation he asked,

“Are you a fair virgin?”

My mom almost choked, my husband roared laughing, and everyone else found it hilarious! I just gave the “priest” the look of “do I look like a virgin?” I did reply that I refused to answer that question on the grounds it would incriminate me! And that folks, is how our day in 1533 began!

Here’s just a few things we experienced….(I’m going to break this up in several posts since I ended up taking over 400 photos! )

We were surrounded by wenches and ladies but it was the knights (handsome ones at that! ) that caught my camera lens!

He proclaimed to the crowd after I shot this photo, “She shot me with a Canon!”

Dark Knights were also handsome, flashing their dangerous grins….

There was music floating in the air all around us! We caught one act that blew us away, the band ”The Rogues” was fantastic! If you like good Celtic music, check them out! Great music & sense of humor too….

The Rogues

There’s just something about a man in a kilt!!

There is a ton of food, so choosing what to eat became a huge decision! We settled on Turkey legs, which were delicious, even though you felt like a barbarian eating one!

Big D & Brit chowing down!

After our turkey legs we saw many hams, of the two legged kind…

And what Renaissance Festival would be complete without royalty, Queen Anne & King Henry VIII graced us with their presence.

Though they were the official “royalty” at the festival I have to say I think my mom made the best Queen for the day!

She was so regal sitting there even stranger’s bowed to her as they passed by!

That’s enough for now, I still have lot’s to share but that will have to wait! It was a great day, lots of wonderful memories were made and lots of laughs with the people I love.

Hope your weekend was fun filled and spent with the ones you love!