Keith and I began going to the circus when we were dating. It was something that we enjoyed together.
I remember talking about how we wanted to one day take our children to the circus.
The last time we went to the circus I was about 26 weeks pregnant with the girls.
They were born four weeks later.
And after two deployments and an overseas assignment to Germany we finally had a chance to take our three children to the circus this weekend.
As I knew they would, they absolutely loved every bit of it!!
We arrived early so the girls and Will could experience the pre-show. We were able to see so much up close and it really made everything more “real†for them.
Poor Keith had to carry Will around the entire time, though. He was pretty apprehensive about everything that was going on around him.
EA was in her element, though. She loved getting her picture taken with a clown and trying on some of the circus dress-up clothes.
MC was scared of the clowns and a bit grossed out by them too after seeing this little show.
But she did agree to have her picture taken on the motorcycle.
After enjoying the pre-show, we found our seats and settled in to enjoy Barnum and Bailey’s Fundrum.
Well, after the purchased cotton candy, that is.
EA was my little buddy during the show. It was fun to hear her reactions to everything!
I think everyone agreed that their favorite was the elephants. Will perked up and pointed excitedly every time they came out to perform.
(I think this picture was taken during the pre-show. There were more people there than this!)
I was just thrilled that EA, MC, and Will enjoyed it so much. I didn’t think that they wouldn’t but it just makes my heart happy to see them amazed at the wonders that they saw. I didn’t get many pictures during the actual show, but here’s one of the finale.
Oh, and for those of you that have asked for a preggo picture of me, I did get one before we left for the circus. This is yours truly at about 29 1/2 weeks. Unfortunately I didn’t get a picture before the ball that Keith and I attended Saturday night.
Have you ever been to the circus?
What’s your favorite part?
Sarah says
I went for the first time with the girls last year. Our seats were not that fantastic and people kept walking in front of us so I didn’t think the girls were really all that into it except asking for a souvenir. But they are asking to go again this week so we’ll see.
Michelle says
I’m glad you got to go to the circus. I am sure that it was difficult to be patient for certain American pleasures and amenities while in Germany! I remember reading your posts from Germany and always being amazed at how clean your little European apartment was!
Perhaps we should all live in something like that a couple of times to appreciate the much larger dwellings we Americans have.
I have a little girl’s dress giveaway over at my first blog party and you’re welcome to join!
Have a blessed week!
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Nancy M. says
You’re looking good! Your hair looks so long! Glad y’all had a good time at the circus! We haven’t been in forever!
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Sidnie says
I’m loving the belly picture!! 🙂
So good to see you AND Jenny!
I bet they loved the circus! I used to love going, but I was a little scared of the clowns.
And cotton candy is a MUST.
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