The Renaissance & Family

On Labor day weekend the family got together at Granddad's to all get together as well as to see the Sayaka's new bundle of joy.  Since me and the kids were making the trip down we decided to go early and head to the Renaissance Fair since I had never been and I though the kids might like it.  

First stop was face painting.  She would only do it if I did it.

Here they are petting the alligator they thought was soooo cute!  

He insisted I take his picture.

We were able to snag a rid before the line got crazy long since this was one of the free attractions.

Before we ate lunch they wanted to go down the slide.  I said yes and said I would wait right where I was.  I had no idea it cost money.  I figured I'll slip on down to the end and get a picture of them coming down.  Nope, kid after kid went and I started to panic especially when I heard a gentlemen say it cost money.  So I ran back up to the top looking for them.  No kids.  So I was thinking to myself, this can't be happening to me.  I race back down to the end of the slide and much to my relief they were coming my way.  All I can say is that is not a good feeling when you think you have lost your kids.  I almost sat down in the middle of everyone and cried.

After recovering from that, we walked around and stumbled upon the music store.  Logan wanted a harmonica and Autumn got the scarf.  Here he is wanting to show it off.

We were done hot and sweaty and headed out but we stopped to watch this lady.

On to G-dad's we go. The main guest showed up not too much after we did.  

Here Aunt Pat is getting her turn at holding the new bundle.

And Jess.

And Robbie.

I even held the little Sophia. I don't think anyone got a picture of that.  I haven't held a baby in years not because I would think I would want another one.  Just don't ask, it's hard to explain.

Here are Granddad's 3 Great-Grandchildren.  

Logan, Sophia and Autumn.

Front and center Granddad looking spry as ever with Noriko.

Here's Tim.

Here's Robbie trying to cool off my mother.

This is Uncle Mike (aka the man with the drums) who is Sophia's Grandfather.

Her expressions were cracking me up.

This kind of looks serious.

Ok, I'm getting bored.

And here, she's sticking her tongue out at her Mom. 

It was great to see everyone.  We don't get together nearly enough all living our lives in various city and  states.  We all must make the effort to get together as a family.  

That would have made Grandmom happy.