Renfaire Wentzville, MO

I like the Renfaire here. Most places have an English theme. These guys honor our fair city's French heritage by placing this renaissance fair in the court of King Francois I of France circa 1525.

It was also the trip that Alex wanted for his birthday. So there are a couple of shots of his birthday party in here too.

Saturday

We took the kids out on a field trip Saturday. Fun was had by all. :)

Disclaimer

Those of you who see that some of my pics seem to be taken while I'm driving, well, you're right. I do not use the viewfinder or the LCD display while in motion though, I just point the camera at I what want a shot of, and hold down the button. Usually I miss my pic but I am getting better with practice. Please don't worry that I am putting myself in danger I am too chicken to risk it all on a picture while driving over the road. Most of my road shots are at slow speeds and only taken after I make sure there is no other vehicle within 300 meters. Highway shots are not an option unless I'm in the passenger seat. :)

Japan Night 2010 at University of Missouri St. Louis

Ikebana Demonstration, the art of flower arrangement is truly a high craft in Japan


Alex listening to traditional ballads called Enka in Japanese


Another Ikebana Arrangement, this one uses a Redbud tree branch some Daffodils and, some Lily or Iris leaves


The taiko group, Saint Louis Osuwa Taiko


Modern Ikebana


More Modern Ikebana, this is the finished display


He didn't actually eat that, but it's a good pic!



The girls got their names done in calligraphy


Looking thoughtful


Enjoying the night


Me, trying my hand at origami. I kinda suck but Angie liked the crane that I made for her.

The next pic are the Taiko group jammin' on stage!

Thursday's Ride in the Country

A cool little church


The Missouri River Valley


Farm country


The Fish Beak Saloon


Downtown Glascow


The Best Reuben sandwiches in Missouri are served here at The Rolling Pin Bakery. Glascow, MO


The Mighty Missouri River, looking north. They've had a lot of rain here and parts upriver.


Is this a cool door latch or what?!?!?



Some restored building fronts


A closer look at the one on the right. I love that paint job.

Random shots from today

An electric light along the Missouri River


One of Angie's flowers blooming



This is a memorial to those who have served in the US Armed Forces







The Mighty Ang!


driftwood sculpture



Alex & Nick on the riverbank



Blooming crab apple



Rhiannon