Since seeing the circus train Tuesday night Joshua has constantly asked if he could go see the circus. I don't think he even knew what he was asking to see, but whatever it was he figured he should get to see it. Even though we didn't want to spend big bucks on tickets we figured this was probably a good age to bring him and since he was asking we obliged. We got tickets for Friday evening for our little family plus one for grandma, who hadn't seen the circus in years. They offered an "All-Access Pre-Show" an hour before the circus in which kids could go down on the arena floor to see and meet the clowns and performers and some of the animals. We got to see some acrobats on scarves hanging from the ceiling, a lady who could keep 60 hula hoops going all at one time, lots of clowns, the horses, the dogs that did tricks, and an elephant who painted! I think Joshua was in awe of everything he saw as he just stood there most of the time with his mouth hanging open. We were even able to take his picture with one of the clowns! Then it was time to find our seats and watch the show! Being the Dutch family we are, we got upper bowl tickets so we were a ways up, but still had good seats. Joshua did really well sitting through the show, just getting antsy in the second half towards the end. The only disappointment of the night was that Cory had told Joshua there would be motorcycles and unfortunately there weren't. Oh and did I mention that all the JUNK they have to sell there is SO OVER PRICED it's ridiculous. I mean who really pays $15 for a snow cone in a cup that has little elephants on it?!?!? Thankfully there was no security so we happily ate our treats we had stashed from home. Joshua did ask if he could get some junky plastic motorcycle, priced at a mere $12, but luckily we talked him into going to a toy store and looking for a better motorcycle the next day. All in all the circus was a great experience and one that Joshua can remember for years to come! Check out the pictures we captured in the video below.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
The Circus is in Town!
Created by Catherine at 1:27 PM
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Our kids have been talking about the circus as well. They saw a commercial on TV. They were able to watch your video and experience the circus too. I am sure some day we will have to take them as well. Sydney went when she was 3-4with our nephews. However, she doesn't really rememeber it much anymore.
Um..WE would be the ones that were sucked into the vortex of overpriced paraphenalia. Well, okay just the $12.00 cotton candy with an ugly clown hat. Did I mention that RG wouldn't even eat the CC once we got it?
Oh, but for future reference...tickets on opening night were $10.00 each...guess that made up for the ridiculous snack choices...
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