Scottish Fest

Jack's roots (tried to find Hogan but it wasn't available.)

Lee's cabin

Hangin' out with Aunt Pam

Fair grounds

Parade

We had a blast yesterday! Pam, Dan, Jack and I headed up to the mountains for Scottish Fest. The fair grounds were in Estes Park ( I hadn't been there since my dear friend, Katie's, wedding.) It is absolutely breath taking up there. The skies were crystal blue, there was a chill in the breeze, and kilts as far as the eye could see. :)

When we arrived, we realized we had just made it to the spot where the parade ended, so we just found ourselves a spot and enjoyed the bagpipes and Scottish clans. Jack was a bit cold, but looked oh so Irish in the outfit his Nana gave him. The parade was a bit too far for him to really see what was going on, but I think he enjoyed the music.

Upon arriving on the fair grounds, we found some yummy food. Pam and I split a Reuben sandwich which was expertly prepared by a grey bearded fellow...scrumptious... Next, we headed to the Highlander games. We saw something which looked like a discus contest and then a log throwing contest, all done in kilts of course. There was a fantastic fly over by the Marines as we ate our popcorn and barbecue, and then it was off to the Irish Dance competition. I think Jack really enjoyed that. He loved the elaborate costumes, loud sounds of the dance shoes and music.

Before we headed home, we stopped by Dan and Pam's cousin's new cabin. Lee's place was a bit hard to find, but once we did and stepped outside, you felt completely cut off from the world. It was so peaceful. The cabin was built in the early 1900s and Lee and his wife, Michele, are in the process of fixing it up. Quite charming, indeed. --Jack loved Gunner and Rico, Lee's dogs. He couldn't stop giggling at them, and he was absolutely taken with Lee. I also think he loved the clean, crisp air. Wish we could have stayed longer, but it had been a long day and we were getting a bit tuckered out.

All in all it was a great outing. Jack loved spending time with his Aunt Pam and being exposed to his Blair/Hogan roots.

Sl'inte!