Opa!

I try to make a point to go the Greek Festival every year. My Great-Grandfather came to the United States from the island of Lefkatas, Greece and although I am not overly familiar with my Greek heritage, I so appreciate the culture. Some years we miss it because of the heat or the age of our children! It just so happened that the weather was beautiful and ages six and three are a great age for some Greek festivities. We packed the wagon and set out to meet Julie and Caleb and Lindsay and Jude. 

After too much time in the sun, Ferris wheel fun, and an exhausting jumpy house maze adventure, Lindsay took Jude home. 

Elizabeth and Abby.

Caleb and Jude.

 Greek music and festive dancing. 

Opa!

Julie is a champ! She is pregnant with her two year-old son on her shoulders, dancing to some live Greek music. Julie is also VERY Greek and her son is a mini-Julie when it comes to a love for Greek food and fun!

There was a Home Depot tent this year and the kids got to paint their own tiles. 

Then we enjoyed some ice cream cones. The kids all won a prize playing carnival games. Elizabeth even won a prize by popping a balloon with a dart!

Assumption of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Metropolis Cathedral of Denver

After Caleb and Jude went home, the girls and I went and sat in on a short Greek Orthodox sermon and enjoyed the beauty of the church's dome. I have seen the inside of the church many times and am always so very impressed by it's grandeur and beauty. 

We will look forward to the food, drink, and dancing at next year's Greek Festival.