Monday, October 29, 2007

Reformation Day Faire

On Saturday we had the pleasure of attending a Reformation Day Faire down in the Peoria area. We went with the Erbers and had a great time!
The event was in a state park and the area was set up like a medieval market, where you could do different activities. In the afternoon there was some singing and a skit about Lady Jane Grey, as well as a speech from "Martin Luther" - a.k.a. Mr. McDonald.
Our whole family dressed up; and after all the work that went into the making of them we have decided that we absolutely must wear them more than once! :-)

Joanna and Me (don't look too close...facial expressions in candid photos are not always the most flattering)

Part of the Lady Jane Grey skit

In one of the "shops" there was a gentleman who was sketching portraits - he was amazing! It only took him about 45 minutes or so and he could make a beautiful sketch that really looked like the person he was sketching.

Joanna getting sketched

Tara's finished sketch

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

You're costumes look awesome! It looks like you had a lot of fun too! I can't wait to hear more about it.
Love, Emily Jo

Anonymous said...

Great job on the costumes to all of you ladies! looks like a wonderful time. The sketch looks just like Tara!

Dawn said...

Wonderful post you guys!! Looks like you had a really good time =)
~Dawn

As One Voice said...

The costumes are great, you really got into the spirit of the day. Looks like you had a wonderful time! We are looking forward to being there next year.

Megan Rose said...

It looks like SOOO MUCH FUN:)

That drawing of Tara is GREAT:)
Did anybody else get one??:)

Joelle said...

Thanks for all the comments!
Megan~ NO one else in our family got sketched, though Kathryn wanted to, but Joanna had hers done and many other people who I don't know!
The Yens

Anonymous said...

It looks like you had a great day. We really wanted to go, but decided that this year we shouldn't try to go.
Maybe next year.

I love the costumes.

-The Geaschels

aldiepeveen said...

Great Pictures!! Proud O.P.A.

The Hill's said...

The dresses/outfits are beautiful, you must have been very busy. We'd love to see the dress!

sweetnika said...

well don't you all look simply lovely! oh wonderful... wish we could have been there with you!
you are loved!
Hey! I finaly sewed a valence for the boys room... who knows someday I might be up to your caliber! :)

sweetnika said...

You've been tagged by me! It's your turn to share eight random things about yourself and then tag eight other bloggers to do the same.
you are loved

 

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