The TRF

Dicken's weekend also means the end of Faire season. This year was the Texas Renaissance Festival's 40th anniversary. Thanks to an awesome deal last year, we were able to grab four weekend tickets. No matter how often we go, (and we go almost every year) we always find/learn something new. It's also a great excuse to dress up and an even better excuse to rack up steps on the Fitbit!

So, we like to dress up:

Nicholas learned about vanquishing enemies and woo-ing ladies from Sholo the Nubian:

We saw awesome homemade costumes such as this Rainbow Dash:

and these Beer Knights:

Nicholas also got to make a commemorative 40th anniversary coin!

We got a lesson in the different techniques of weaving and got to watch this monstrosity of a machine make this lace pattern:

and got a rare chance to hear this carillion:

We're looking forward to going again next year! The photos from this years trips are on Flickr.