The Circus!!!

We had conquered the Great Wolf Lodge so it was on to the Circus!!! It was playing at the American Airlines Center which worked out great since we were already going to be in Dallas. A sweet former co-worker who is still the promoter of the Dallas market gave us some free tickets and a parking pass which made it even more appealing to go.

I was excited to take Sanders to the three-ring show because it is 10 times more exciting than the one ring show we get here in Sheveport. It has everything you could ask for in a circus! We woke Hannah and Sanders up that morning and told them we had a surprise for them. We gave them a few hints where we were going but we didn't tell them until we were talking in the arena. They were so excited!

The show was great! They had tigers, horses, zebras, elephants, a dog show, the double cannon, the double wheel of wonder etc! Sanders and Hannah sat in amazement throughout the entire show. It was so neat to get to experience that with Sanders since the circus was such a big part of my life for 6 years. I love being on the other side of things with my own child getting to see the excitement the circus brings to him.

Of course we got suckered into buying them something from the concession stand during intermission. Sanders picked out the light spinner and Hannah picked out a pink purse with a pony. We also got Mae a present since she didn't get to come. We got her a blinking tiara which she loves!

After the Circus was over we loaded up in the car, picked up some lunch at Potbelly's and headed back to Shreveport. It had been a fun 2 days for the kids and us moms were worn out!

Here are some pictures from the show!

Arriving at the American Airlines Center

The aerialist act

they are hanging by a sheet

the dog act

they were hilarious. It is always one of my favorite acts

the Chinese acrobats

the high wire act. These guys always amaze me

it was right above our head

jump roping on the high wire

now on the bike

Hannah and Sanders are in awe

the double cannon. This is a married couple

Intermission - we went and bought a light spinner from the concession stands

The elephant act was up next - everyone's favorite!!

Now the next favorite act - the TIGERS!

The Double Wheel of Wonder

The finale

After the show Hannah and Sanders put on their silly circus hats

They are so adorable!

Our trip home from Dallas. They were worn out!