Saturday, September 24, 2011

Saturday Snapshot- God Save the Queen!- September 24, 2011

We've been taking our children to the Renaissance Faire for the past few years.  I thought that we had done almost everything that was offered there in past visits, but this summer we did some things for the first time.  One was the elephant ride I featured in last weeks post.  The other thing we've never stopped to do is talk to or pose with the Queen.  Yes we've seen her walking around, but none of my children were ever interested in meeting her.  This year it was only my daughter who had an interest but it was still new and exciting!


The Queen took the time to talk to her about her visit, pose for a picture, and passed out plastic jewels.  She gave my daughter one for all the boys too even though they didn't take the time to talk to her. 

19 comments:

  1. That was nice that the Queen took time to chat with your daughter. We have a Renaissance Faire here but it is during the summer months. I always wonder how the Queen survives the heat in the heavy dress she wears.

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  2. I love this! I've never been to a Ren. Faire? Can you believe it?! They look so cool, though!

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  3. That's fantastic! What a lot of fun. Plus, that was nice of the Queen to stop and talk with your daughter.

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  4. Kelly, the one we go to is near Lancaster. You might be able to fit it in with Shady Maples, they might be close to each other. It runs August to Halloween. We go every summer and the kids love it. It might be too soon with Emma, but maybe next year.

    Beth I always wonder how hot all the characters must be. August and September are still pretty warm here. Last year we went in October and were still sweating so they must need frequent breaks or something!

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  5. Ah. Hope it doesn't turn into a queen fantasy like my daughter's. She's determined to marry Prince Harry so she can at least be a Princess.

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  6. Oh, I really want to go to a Renaissance Faire! And what little girl doesn't want to meet a "Queen." Gorgeous photo.

    Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.

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  7. What great fun! I think RenFaires are great for kids - a little history, a little silliness, a lot of fun.

    My Saturday Snapshot

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  8. What a gorgeous outfit she has! I've never been to a Renaissance fair - it looks like a lot of fun.

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  9. I must say, it's difficult to match that darling photo in your banner! The pix with the Queen are a little girl's dream--so sweet.

    :)

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  10. From the outfit and hair, it seems she's supposed to be Queen Elizabeth? :)

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  11. So fun! I've always wanted to go to one of them.

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  12. I love renaissance fairs. I could imagine that all those costumes must have been so cool for the kids to see up close.

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  13. I can see where a little girl would like to meet the queen :-)

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  14. That looks like fun. I've never been to a Renaissance Faire. I'm pretty sure we have one around here.

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  15. What a lovely costume! Glad the Queen took time out for your daughter.

    Here's mine: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/09/saturday-snapshot-september-24.html

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  16. Cool pictures, the surrounding look very magical and downright Renaissance-y.

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