A Fun Day Out with Judi and Shaylei

Judi and I both had a Friday off work so we decided to walk around Disney Springs with her daughter Shaylei. 

Waiting patiently for our lunch.

Taking the ferry to another resort.

Judi knew the best spot for some delicious beignets. 

Taking the ferry back to Disney Springs.

Trimaris Memorial Tourney 2024

At the end of May the SCA hosts the Trimaris Memorial Tourney. It was a wonderful day with friends as we celebrated Sergio’s last event before moving to Texas.

We showed our support for Dan (in yellow) as he greeted the king before the tournament began.

Myself, Daisy, Luca (Will), and Javier.

Myself, Giovanni (Ryan), and Ja’far (Sergio).

Dan in battle.

Daisy and Freyja (Sunny) making faces while Javier plays guitar.

Ja’far (Sergio) with a group of dancers.

Ja’far (Sergio), Luca (Will), Tiger, and Marcus (Max).

Ja’far (Sergio) and Emmanuel (Jeremiah) being the best dressed men at the event.

Myself with Luca (Will) and Ja’far (Sergio). Time Travelers on a quest for Gatorade.

Ja’far (Sergio) with a scroll made for him by Finnguala (Susan).

Freyja (Sunny), Luca (Will), Marcus (Max), Tiger, and Franco.

Ja’far (Sergio) and Luca (Will).

Ja’far (Sergio) and myself. Photo by Will Jacobs.

Before the fencing tournament began Ja’far (Sergio) presented me with a scholar’s collar. After he was honored with being elevated to The Order of Defense he saw fit to make one of his cadets a scholar, which signifies a student deepening their commitment on the journey to mastering the art of fencing. He asked the other three cadets whom they felt should be offered first, and they all said me. I was honored. I never in my life thought I would learn to fence, let alone be chosen to be someone’s cadet. And now, scholar. Ja’far (Sergio) had given me the same collar that was given to him in his journey, now with his badge in the center. 

Luca (Will), Ja’far (Sergio), and myself. Photo by Max McDougall.

Luca (Will), Ja’far (Sergio), and myself. Photo by Max McDougall.

Freyja (Sunny) and Ja’far (Sergio).

Tiger and Ja’far (Sergio).

Looming

I woke up from a nap to find Kobi and Jax looming over me; eager for some attention.

Cutie Pie

My friend Judi’s daughter Shaylei is quite the happy baby with a delightfully expressive face to match.

Afternoon Tea 2024

For Mother’s Day weekend my sister Liz kept with tradition and booked another afternoon tea experience. This year we went to William Dean Chocolates.

Jenny and Liz.

Mom and myself. Photo by Liz Kasper.

Mom and Liz.

Jenny and myself. Photo by Liz Kasper.

The sweet and savory scones.

Sandwiches and savory snacks.

The assorted sweets.

Mom and Jenny.

Mom.

Liz, mom, and Jenny.

Myself, Liz, mom, and Jenny.

Mom and Liz.

Mom and Jenny.

Mom and myself. Photo by Jenny Kasper.

The Central Florida Scottish Highland Games 2024

Another lovely day at the annual Scottish Highland Games.

 Emilio practicing his axe throwing.

Baby Shaylei all bundled up.

Myself, Judi, and Shaylei.

Myself with Judi, her husband Tico, Emilio, and Shaylei.

Pleasantly surprised to run into Malik, someone I know through the SCA with an incredible sense of humor.

Bennet and Joe, who I also know through the SCA, doing re-enactments. I finally got to prove to Emilio that my sword fighting friends are real.

Watching the Caber Toss. 

Ending the day with an adorable Highland cow.