Greatest Show on Earth

The circus came to town, and we were excited to introduce Ella to all of the excitement. I was hesitant about her ability to sit through the entire two hour show, but she pretty much did this the entire time:

We started out up close and personal at the pre-show. Afterwards, we returned to our seats and waited in anticipation as the lights went down and a sea of $25 spinning glow toys filled the arena. When the ringmaster appeared, I was immediately warped back into a time when I was 10 years old. I was loving it.

  

One of my favorite acts (and one that makes my heart race and my palms sweat). They had up to six bikers in this ball at one time, spinning round and round while somehow avoiding a collision. Amazing.

Ella hopped from lap to lap, and never took her eyes off of the show.

have you ever seen an elephant stand on its head? 



It was so cool to pass on the tradition of "a day at the circus" to Ella. We walked away with the best (and least expensive) souveniers of all ... an empty popcorn box and memories to last a lifetime.