Avast!
Today was the day of the traditional Seattle Seafair Pirates Landing on Alki Beach in Seattle. With the little man currently being obsessed with all things Pirate, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to swash-n-buckle with the best of them.
The pirates commandeered an old Army landing craft to get to Alki beach. Before reaching the shore, they shot off fake cannon volleys at some nearby sailboats who were in on the action, then stormed the shore with lots of "arrghs" and "grrrs" and fake musket fire.
The Pirate Captain made my son's day by coming up to him and giving him this button:
I think I may have caught a quick glimpse of Cap'n Jack himself, although with all the kid wranglin' going on I was only able to snap this hasty pic from behind. This scurvy devil was having a little too much fun showing off his cannon, and this rascal won my vote for Best Pirate Sneer.
The Jolly Roger was waved, swords were brandished, and a good time was had by all. Hubby and I are taking bets as to how many times the guy that looks like Captain Jack scores this weekend...