DRAGONS VS. DINOSAURS

 Skittles loves dragons. He comes by the infatuation honestly as his father also loves dragons. (To be honest, I love them too!) Scott likes dragons, but loves dinosaurs.  It cracks me up that every dinosaur toy we have is inevitably called dragon.  (It drives Skittle's grandfather crazy.) Scott and I found this dragon rocker at a yard sale last year.  It was a steal for $5.  And Skittles loves it!  Hopefully our other grandchildren will find joy with it too!

I mention this dichotomy of dragons because we went to the Renaissance Fair a few weeks ago, excited to share "real" dragons with our grandson.  He was actually afraid of the dragons, but slayed all of the trees for us with the hilt of the sword. We had a great time.  Scott got a mug out of a tree stump.  It's really cool!  And the turkey legs were delicious.  Skittles, Kiara and I loved the music the best.  (Who doesn't love bagpipes, Irish tunes, and sea shanties?)  Cody was like a kid in a candy shop.  He loved everything!  I enjoyed watching him watching the jousting.  It was a fun way to spend a Saturday.

Our jester didn't know how to stick his head through...

The King and the Queen

Skittles was entranced by the music.

He got his own personal concert from this flautist.

He clapped afterwards....

Fun and crazy things to see!

Skittles (and my daughter) our rather short compared to this guy!

This was a human hamster wheel - and as you walk in the wheel, ice is crushed for an Icee. 
Skittles wasn't sure what to make of it, but he loved the sweet treat.

Scott, the giant, with his giant mug and leg bone!

I love the Lillywhites!  They are the cutest family ever!

And this man is my favorite human being!

I'm glad we get to do forever together!

We also celebrated three birthdays this month: Scott, Amy and Mark.  Kiara made mini bundt cakes.  Mmmm.  And we enjoyed visiting and giving gifts.

Amy and Mark

Scott

Father's Day is always fun... but this year, my girls and I decided to REALLY spoil Scott.  We got him something he would love but would never buy for himself: a craftsman tool chest as tall as himself.  He is already anxiously organizing it and his garage.  It makes me so happy to see him so excited.

My Tool Man

And then there are the date nights where Scott and I choose to bring our grandson along.  We love these impromptu dates:

Date nights are extra fun with Skittles!