The Civil War

If you didn't know...the area in which we live in Virginia is rich in Civil War history. The two Battles of Bull Run were fought a couple miles from our house...therefore, each summer there are a couple of Civil War festivals in the area.  When we heard about this, we couldn't pass it up. I knew this would be some of the greatest people watching ever...and boy was I right. These people are AWESOME!  And, they totally go all out in their costumes and in character. Not gonna lie...I was a little embarrassed for them...but it made for a great afternoon when Kendra was visiting, and I had a very delicious pulled pork sandwich. It also was a great place to break in my new camera...and try and learn how to use the video. So here are some of my favorite shots of the day...AND a video of some of the festivities. (notice how scared I get at the end of it).

Jared and I are contemplating bringing this first act out to a middle school event. Not sure how well it would go over...or if it's morally ok to pay someone for the right to poke fun at them...just a consideration.