The Renaissance Festival comes to Arizona annually in February and March. I used to go in high school but haven't been in years. I've actually been begging Eric each year (this being the FOURTH year) to take me and this year, he finally did. We began with Mother Goose.
Then we found the sweetest little petting zoo. I bought feed but Kayden wasn't interested. He'd reach out to touch a sheep and then pull his hand back at the last second. One of them finally nudged Kayden's hand with his nose.
He is a totally into animals and makes little animal noises when he sees them.
Ye Hatchery was quite cute as well. Kayden started making small squeeking noises when he saw these little chicks.
These guys looked completely happy and comfortable. The festival had put them with tons of shade and the weather was great today.
It really was a fantastic day - look at the cloudy blue sky - it was sunny with a really cool constant breeze. I also love this hanging baby basket. Maybe I'll make one when I have my next baby!
We turned the corner and saw an elephant! Kayden is best at identifying animals so I knew he's recognize this guy. He was so close and would point his trunk in peoples faces and they'd reach out and pet him. It was great being this close to one because at the zoo, their elephant is really far away. We had to take Kayden for a ride. He looked scared at first but then started laughing... when he got off, he had this look on his face like, "WHAT did I just do????"
We then went to the joust but didn't get any photos. Kayden was scared at all the noise and was crying pretty bad. So I held him and he eventually fell asleep. I actually had to stand up and go over to a corner with shade where I could watch and where it was 75% less noisy. I held him for the next half hour while the tournament was going on. Eric stayed in the stands with the rest of the audiance and got sunburned. After that, we left - but not before buying $20.00 worth of cinnamon almonds!! I think I'll have to wait another 4 years before Eric takes me back again. :)
Doesn't Taylor have the sweetest little face?
Do you kinda feel a little bad for the little one? He's trying so hard to hold his head up for the picture. :-( We didn't stay in this pose for too long...
This one is another one of my favorites - I love how he's looking at her - and how she's still enough of a baby to enjoy some baby toys
And one of all of them - definitely a fun day!!
I thought driving to the shoot that he might be a little camera shy... he was quite the opposite
You can't help but fall in love with her and then start thinking if there's ANY way to steal her without anyone noticing...
There isn't
Meet beautiful mama Leslie
Maybe my favorite brother sister shot of the day
Are you falling in love with her yet??
My favorite of Jeremy
As you can see, it was hard to get an unposed picture of him - but I rather like this one
I made the mistake of bringing balloons. Here she is perfectly happy with them and then we decide that's enough with the balloons and take them away
Then this happens
Mama explains that it's brother's turn with the balloons - LIFE IS SO UNFAIR!!!
We get back inside and get this little series
I think this is the "I'm done" look..
Can you tell they're totally in love?
Jennifer is completely gorgeous and way too put together for being a new mom
Don't you love little chubby faces?
He's still so little he doesn't know what is going on! He's only 3 months and I seriously can't remember Kayden being this small.
Completely sweet, huh? Jennifer, it was so nice meeting you and thank you letting me be a part in documenting Joshua's first months of Babyhood!
