Something spectacular occurred in downtown Olympia today. Rick Riordan, the author of the Percy Jackson books, came into town. Out of only seven places in the entire U.S. he came here!!! We love the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and his new The Heroes of Olympus series (and The Kane Chronicles are okay too). So, it was determined that we had to go downtown, brave the massive crowds, and get his autograph.
Welcome to Poseidon's Fish Market (or the Port of Olympia).
There were lots of fun booths to learn about water conservation and make crafts.
They even had some fun touch tanks.
We had fun with the photo opportunities as well.
Brother as a shark.
Sister as a shark.
Baby Bear as a shark and Brother as a mermaid.
Sister as a mermaid.
Baby Bear as a mermaid.
Finally, the boat, The Grand Finale, arrived with Rick Riordan on it.
The man himself....Rick Riordan!!!
Listening to him speak.
Can you believe how many people cam out for a book author!!!
It really warms an English teacher's heart!!!
We spent a little time reading waiting to meet him. Sister introduced Grandma and Grandpa to the Percy Jackson books while Baby Bear caught up on his Cars books. Brother just drank lots of soda and bounced around.
Finally, the moment arrived!!!
(Sorry it's so blurry. I was trying to hurry because you weren't supposed to slow the line down for photos.)
All 5 books signed...SUCCESS!!!
We made some memories today. (=
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