Maryland Renaissance Festival

The Maryland Renaissance Festival...this place does not disappoint.  I love how people get into dressing up and all the fun activities!  Pretty much all food is served on a stick and there are all kinds of interesting performances, jousting, face painting, slides, etc.  A lot of interesting people come out of the woodwork, and it's always a good time!

Bassam's First Birthday Party

Happy Birthday Bassam!  What a wonderful birthday party to celebrate this little guy turning 1!  This was a carnival theme like none other - so many great details and fun things to do at the party!  So impressive! 

4th of July!

I love the little Palisades neighborhood near me that holds an old school, small town feel 4th of July parade every year.  So many great participants of all ages and backgrounds, and everyone is dressed and excited for the celebration.  

This year we also caught the fireworks near Capitol Hill- what a great city to be in for the 4th!