Ye Olde Renaissance Baby

The weather was so nice on Sunday that we decided to go out among the other humans and go to the Renaissance Festival. Claire and I went three times in Gainesville, including the first time we ever spent a whole day together, in 2000. In Charlotte, the festival is a strange juxtaposition of the usual fun nerdy renaissance fair folks...





...and folks who are here 'cause what the hell, there ain't no race on today.



Spud took his first-ever ride on a scary ride...a swing that was hand-propelled by an ancient woman. He held his hands high over his head and yelled "Wooohoooo!" Ok, not really. But still, a first step toward riding the really scary roller coasters someday with Daddy!