Junk Gypsy Prom

Ok, for years and years a friend of mine, Paula, has been showing off these rocking pohotos she has taken at something she called the gypsy prom. I would always see the really cool photos of people dressed up in petticoats, cowboy boots and vintage prom dresses ( lots of tiaras too) and I always wanted to go. But then I would remember (unfailingly) about the prom a week AFTER it had taken place.....Not this year! With a helpful reminder from Paula ( thank you facebook!) I actually made it over to Warrenton.

The prom is actually held in an outdoor space set up next to the junk gypsy booth in Warrenton during antiques week  ( it is always on a Thursday) every April and October. This was actually my first time there and next time I am not only bringing my camera, but I am bringing a uhaul and a big wad of cash. There was just so much stuff!

I did not actually stay at the prom too late because it was getting dark and the girls had school the next day, but I definitely plan on going again in April ( hopefully it will be during a mild cold snap- it was steamy this year!)

Anyways, here are some photos!

Gotta love the slight pigeon toed stance of the girl on the left.

Love the old school Christmas lights and decorations in the background. The Dairy Queen sign in the back and the little lunch box by her feet. And their dresses of course.

Ok, funny story.... I actually posted these on flicr and facebook firsty and a friend of mine saw this photo and then had a friend hunt this ( yes, this particular one) typewritewr down and buy it! She had had a similar one before and her mom gave it away without asking. Isn't that awesome??

 I think the fortune telling book and cards helped her to know she was in the right place :)

Loved this.

I love sideshow banners ( or even banners that are just made to look that way)

My little junk gypsy

this little guy was whittling. So cute! Hope he did not cut himself. Sadie and he became fast friends.

junk gypsy throne

Watermelon on Monday- Houston, Texas childrens photographer

So this past Monday, Memorial Day, we were all set to go swimming. According to the Houston parks website, the city pools were meant to open this past weekend, BUT when we got there, alas, the website was apparently wrong :( They dont open until June 5th!

So whats a girl in need of a pool to do?

Go to Academy of course and purchase a big ole blow up pool! We really dont have the yard space to have a great big one, and it's not like you can swim in them anyway, so we thought a 10ft x 30" one would do nicely to spalsh around in and cool off. It worked!

I also had to drop by central market to do some grocery shopping, those foodie points needed to be spent! While there they had HUGE watermelon quarters for $1.99. Had to get that :) The kids don't really like the seeded ones, but I figure they will get used to it. I remember my dad used to tell me if I ate the seeds a watermelon would grow in my tummy... still the seeded ones always taste sweeter to me for some reason. Besides, aren't watermelons supposed to have seeds?