Fans... Fish....and a Faire

We were so busy the month of May.... we basically were in Dallas every weekend. This is not common for us but one weekend was Six Flags, the next was a visit to Arlington again but this one was for a Rangers game at Arlington Stadium. We have never taken the boys to a baseball game and some friends of ours got some great tickets. So not being huge baseball fans, we weren't sure how the boys would like it. Again, the weather was perfect; sunny and low 70's (rare for Texas in May). We had so much fun.... so much to look at and take in. The food was so good and the boys had a blast. This is definitely something we will be doing on a yearly basis from now on...

Boys on the top deck... Six Flags in the background

It was a gorgeous day and we had great seats. We could see everything and still were able to enjoy the cool breeze..

We just love Carrie and Bryan

Especially Isaac!!!

Later that week, my dad had the day off and so we took his new boat out on the local lake to test drive. When I was growing up, both of grandparents had lake houses and I grew up swimming in the lake, skiing, tubing and riding in the boat. My boys have had a very different upbringing. They only like to swim in a pool where they can see the bottom ;-). So this was a treat for all of us.

The boat went really fast.. Love Isaac's face in this one

We can't all fit in the boat at once, so while Ethan and Nanny were taking a spin, Isaac's and I fished.

He is looking so handsome and grown up. Where did my baby go?

One of my favorite parts of our lake outings growing up was to ride in the boat when it was being put up.... they don't look so thrilled.

Okay.... our last outing of the month of May was back to Dallas to the Scarborough Faire with Miguel and Flea. Again, picture perfect weather. We have been so blessed in Texas to have a fabulous May. It's 100 today so the reprieve is over.

I digress...

Anyway, I have been to this Renaissance Faire about 20 years ago with my MIL and SIL before Steve and I got married but it has tripled in size since then. It is about 36 acres of pure dorky fun... and wow are we dorks!! I love this kinda stuff. I don't get all into it like some... no dress up or pretending to speak in old English but I do like watching those who do. And ok, making fun of them just a bit ;-)

This first pic only true geeks and dorks will appreciate!! As we were walking in among all of the Lords and Ladies, Isaac spotted this guy in a long trench coat from behind. He says to me "Momma, look, he looks like Doctor Who". Just then he turned around and Isaac said "It is the Doctor!!" If you didn't already know from a previous post here, we are HUGE Doctor Who fans. This guy was great. He said he dressed up as the doctor b/c he is a time traveller and can show up at anytime time period. Needless to say, this was the favorite of the day!! He was a trooper and posed with the boys!!

After the Doctor encountered, as soon as we walked in Isaac was challenged to a dual. All I had in my purse was a hair brush. Thankfully that is all it took for Isaac to vanquish his foe and move on to enjoy more of the faire.

Okay... I had to include this one. This guy was really freaky. We were not sure if he was part of the faire or just a freak that liked looking like Satan. I really don't like this element of Renaissance Faires. The Renaissance is a real time period but for some reason people use such occasions to just be freaky... We saw him a couple of times and steered clear every time.

Miguel went straight for this eye patch. He had been looking forward to buying one since last year. It was pirate day at the faire after all. This was truly disturbing to look at though because it was exactly the same color as his real eyes...

Steve and Flea's favorite part were the giant Turkey legs.

This Friar and Ethan had a great conversation.

This was an awesome contraption that produce bubbles... it was so cool to watch go around

The bubbles were filled with smoke.. this was my favorite part.

The parade...

They also had elephant rides. We didn't try this. Looked fun though.

Isaac finally was able to buy his favorite instrument, the Ocarina. It is a small clay flute. He plays a lot of the Legend of Zelda and has been asking for one for a while. It came with a song book and he has already learned how to play about 5 songs. He wears it everyday on his neck and plays constantly. He is actually very good. I am going to take a video and show you sometime.

Steve is so goofy. I love his face in this one. He is so fun!

Ethan took this one. Thought this angle was more "artistic"

Isaac got his Ocarina, Ethan jumped on the trampoline.

He went really, really high. High enough to give a mom a true heart attack

Our final thing to do was watch this human chess match. Each time a piece was moved, it had to dual with the opposing piece to see who stayed on the board.

Again, where did my little boy go?

Isaac would not leave Felicia's hair alone. Thankfully she is a trooper

We have had such a great month. We don't get to go on week long vacations, so we really cherish the little weekend adventures. Especially ones with good friends..

June is already starting to be a busy month. We just got word today that we are getting our first foster placement on Tuesday of next week. A 10 month old little boy. So much to get ready for and we are so excited. The summer is going to be adventorous for sure!!