The Greatest Show on Earth

Since there was a firework ban I thought the best place to at least see some pyro-technics on the 4th would be the circus. Who would have thought that both Michael and Rylee would share their "first" circus experience? I finally understood why it took so much convincing to get him to agree to take us- he'd never been!

But here they are eagerly watching the show: I must say I was excited enough for the three of us. . . . . it didn't quite meet up to my memories and expectations but we had a good time none-the-less. There was quite alot of 'side-show' entertainment, and half way through I leaned to Michael and said its just like watching America's Got Talent. The arena was small, we had great seats and we didn't have to take Rylee out - which makes it a success in my book.

My favorites were, as expected, the elephants!! Followed by the flying trapeeze. I let Michael in on a little secret, I totally wanted to join the circus as a child and ride on an elephant or as a flying trapeeze woman - too bad I'm American and didn't stand a chance.

Our other favorites were 7 motorcyclists riding around in a tiny sphere, and the contortionists.

Rylee's favorite was the popcorn (she literally ate her weight) and the pirate dancers. I think she may have paid better attention if the lights hadn't been so low, or no empty chair next to us to atempt to climb on, or if no one was sitting behind us.

She had a hay-day with the whole box of snacks and once she'd had her fill of popcorn, she started feeding it to us (without taking her eyes off the stage) it was pretty comical.

We met up with a few friends after the show and broke the law by lighting sparklers. Don't tell- k? Rylee was ticked I didn't let her touch it {crazy girl} .

And that sums up our holiday weekend.