Well, my family is left, on their way back to Indiana and it seems pretty quiet and lonely around here, with them gone. We had such a fun visit, I don't even know where to start, junking day and my new vintage gown and pile of hats? Renfest and Sugarwings dancing with fairies? Grape picking at a local winery? Sculpy night and the fairies we created?
How about Sugarwings and her favorite part of the Renfest? She adored this dragon and talked about him all day.
All of us loved the festival. Sissy really got into the spirit of it by dressing as a fairy. I was inspired by her and had to put on a pair of wings myself. All I had was a tiny pair that the fairy grand baby loaned to me, so I added a vintage rose and some rhinestones to them to give them more oomph.
And I also followed Sissy's lead and added a bird to my garland.
When our little one saw the birds, she had to have one on her head too.
Her daddy learned how to do magic tricks with an orb.
And we got to meet lots of real live fairies.
One of my favorite things was the dance of the fairies.
Our little sprite couldn't figure out why she wasn't supposed to be a part of the act.
When volunteers were asked to come up from the audience and join in, of course, Sugarwings was the first one up there.
She did her special dance, that looks like a marionette flying through the air, we couldn't tell if her feet ever touched the ground during the performance. And of course, all of our group agreed that she stole the show from the other fairies.
Durning dance, Sugarwings met some kindred spirits. The only thing cuter than a little toddler fairy is a whole pack of them. Or do fairies come in packs? Flocks? That sounds better.
Oh, how sweet Sugarwings looks!!!
Posted by: Jan | September 22, 2008 at 01:56 PM
I love it when you share "Sugarwings" adventures with us....She is adorable in that fairy costume and so are you and your Sissy....
My youngest daughter is in California with a good friend and they went to a Ren Faire there, I can't wait to see her pics...
Hugs
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda | September 22, 2008 at 02:12 PM
Sugarwings wins the prize hands down as most Fairy Like!
Hugs,
Pam
Posted by: Pam | September 22, 2008 at 02:22 PM
It's so much fun to watch "Sugarwings" growing up. She's always adorable and cute, but that last picture hints at a really stunning beauty in the making!
Posted by: Glo | September 22, 2008 at 02:26 PM
Karla I totally love this post. Every picture is a winner. The one with barefoot Sugarwings climbing up the rock is perhaps my favorite. I think fairies come in groups called "flithers". Ya know, a flither of fairies? I hope you have more pictures. You have a very handsome son by the way.
Posted by: debi | September 22, 2008 at 02:39 PM
Great pictures again! Of course no one beats Sugarwings when it comes to being a lovely fairy, though you and your sister are lovelies too!
Posted by: LiLi M. | September 22, 2008 at 02:44 PM
This is a winner post. I loved every photo. Sugarwings, as I have said so many times is adorable. Her little Fairy dress was precious. Your fairy wings added pizzaz to your outfit for sure. I have no doubt that Sugarwings was the Star of the show. Yhanks for sharing this wonderful adventure.
Jean in Virginia
Posted by: Jean Eakin | September 22, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Karla, you all look beautiful. But, Sugarwings is the most adorable.
Posted by: Beverly | September 22, 2008 at 04:42 PM
Your photos are fantastic!!! Laurie
Posted by: laurie | September 22, 2008 at 04:54 PM
She is so precious. I'm glad all of you had a wonderful time :) As a big kid, I enjoyed all your pictures!
Nerissa
Posted by: Nerissa | September 22, 2008 at 05:07 PM
My favorite photo is the one of SugarWings climbing up the rock to the stage, there is something about the costume and the rock and her pretty little legs climbing up. You should paint that with her climbing up to her hero, the Dragon! And your boy IS handsome, as someone else mentioned (but then how could he not be?!!), had he been in costume he would have looked like a Rennaissance Man! Glad you had such fun! I worked 30 hours this weekend, that was fun, too...SIGH....ah well, I enjoy your life vicariously, thanks again for sharing!!! Your friend, Bobbi
Posted by: Bobbi | September 22, 2008 at 05:19 PM
What gorgeous gorgeous photos!! It looks like you had a wonderful time and I am sure sugarwings will be fairy dancing for a long time to come!! That dragon is spectacular, I can't believe she wasn't scared but then he is a magical dragon is he not??
Thanks for sharing...I love your fairy halo!
Kiss Noises Linda Lilly Cottage
Posted by: Linda and Laura Lilly Cottage | September 22, 2008 at 05:26 PM
OH, I love the flock of fairies! But the dragon meeting the fairy baby is the best! Looks like so much fun!
Posted by: michelle | September 22, 2008 at 05:33 PM
What wonderful fun you had! I love the little foofied up wings you put on - just the right touch. And Sugarwings definitely stole the fairy show.
Posted by: Lorrie | September 22, 2008 at 05:43 PM
Sugarwings really looks like a fairy all dressed up. I think my favorite photo was the one with her climbing the rock too. I could just feel her excitement bursting at the seams and her desire to join in. I enjoyed all of it as I am sure you did as well. Glad you all had a good time. I wish I had someone who would enjoy going to that. I haven't been for a while.
Posted by: Susan M Hickam | September 22, 2008 at 06:01 PM
What beautiful photos! Thanks so much for sharing your adventure with Sugarwings :) It looked like a beautiful day and a fantastic Faire!
Posted by: Shannon | September 22, 2008 at 06:20 PM
Isn't Sugarwings a little doll??? I am new to blogging! Please put me on your giveaway list thanks so much. Francine
Posted by: Francine | September 22, 2008 at 07:10 PM
Wow Karla that looked like such fun! I've never seen anything like that before! Just great!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: jennifer | September 22, 2008 at 07:32 PM
The fairy grandbaby is so cute! I just love that perky little nose!
Posted by: Susan | September 22, 2008 at 08:23 PM
Looks like so much fun!! I can't believe we have never been to Ren fest! We need to go! Your granddaughter looks adorable!
Posted by: shawn | September 22, 2008 at 09:16 PM
What a sprite that little one has…
I just love the picture of her talking to her dragon ..
Louise
Posted by: Louise | September 22, 2008 at 09:24 PM
Now seriously! That all looks like some wonderful fairy tale land!! Beautiful pictures. And of course Sugarwings was the fairest of them all!!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | September 22, 2008 at 09:35 PM
a flight of fairies? She looks adorable!
Posted by: Jen r sanctuary arts at home | September 22, 2008 at 09:38 PM
I love the pictures of Sugarwings and her daddy sure is handsome.
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | September 22, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Sugarwings is the cutest fairy of all and grandma isn't bad either...LOL Love your little wings Karla.
Hugs,
Kerryanne
Posted by: Kerryanne English | September 23, 2008 at 12:19 AM
How about a flittering of Fairies? Well whatever it is it looks like it was so fun. I wish we had a gathering like that around here.
Fun stuff.
Posted by: Mahala | September 23, 2008 at 02:09 AM
What a magical place! You captured some precious {and very framable!} photos of your little sprite. Adorable.
Posted by: Andrea S. | September 23, 2008 at 05:01 AM
Oh sooooooooooo sweet!
I loved seeing these photos of our Sugarwings in all of her fairy cuteness! Speaking of cute - you make a cute fairy Karla and your sweet son is a cutie too!
What a lovely time this must have been and you captured the moments so beautifully.
xo,
Kim
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | September 23, 2008 at 07:59 AM
That child is a living doll! :)
Posted by: Joy | September 23, 2008 at 08:18 AM
What fabulous photos - you have really captured a lovely time.
Posted by: Halloween Doll Clothes Gal | September 23, 2008 at 10:08 AM
My favorite photo -- possibly of all time -- is the little blue fairy trying to climb over the rocks to be part of the act! She's adorable (but you knew that!) What a treat for you all to experience!
Posted by: jeanie | September 23, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Sugarwings is so adorable! Looks like you all had a wonderful time!
Posted by: gail | September 23, 2008 at 01:10 PM
Sugarwings looks like a natural as a fairy.
That wouldn't happen to be the Kansas City Renfest would it?
Posted by: Anna @ Rusty Cottage | September 23, 2008 at 03:27 PM
That child is making incredible memories with such a terrific family! Sounds like you had a great time, and I know she did.
Posted by: Lisa | September 23, 2008 at 04:11 PM
Karla, this looks like such a fun place! We have the Ren fair here but there are not nearly enough fairies around! Sugarwings looks so cute :)
Hugs,
Dena
Posted by: Dena | September 24, 2008 at 10:14 AM
I love the photo of your fairy baby perched on the rock ready to fly! And the gathering of fairy babies at the end, darling!
Posted by: Miss Sandy | September 24, 2008 at 08:01 PM
Hello there.....
I fell off my surfboard and look where I landed...... Lucky me.. Your blog is wonderfully interesting. I gotta say this little blue fairy is just the sweetest!!Aren't they life's treasures!!!
Thanks for a nice time and BTW that chocolayte looked very good!!!!
xoxo
((((hugs))))
Maggie
Posted by: Maggie robinson | September 25, 2008 at 10:23 AM