A day at the circus...

One of the best perks about Derrick's job are the tickets to some fun events that we wouldn't otherwise get to go to.  On the 22nd we went to the circus.  Madi was thrilled to go again and this year we brought Easton.  One of my favorite parts of any event is when they bring out our flag and sing our anthem.  Madi has been learning it and I could hear her singing along.  What a sweet moment for a proud mama! 

This year was about the spirit of the dragon.  They had to display courage, bravery, and two other things I can't remember to call the dragon out.    

The cats and the elephants are my favorite parts of the circus!  They are such amazing animals.  This year they had lions too.  I don't remember them having lions last year.  The females were pretty feisty! 

 

The female lions kept going after the tamer.  After a couple times the tamer said that it was all part of the show, but I'm not so sure.  Can you see him cornered?  Does that look planned? 

Kisses with the star lion... 

These ladies were crazy!  They are hanging from their hair.  OUCH!!! 

The hair danglers again.  There are some CRAZY people in the circus.  It is amazing to watch! 

I love the elephants.  They looks so fun!  They seem to smile.  It makes me sad when I hear about the abuse they go through and breaking their spirits.  

It is amazing the things animals can be trained to do.   We had a great time!  My favorite part was when Easton reached behind us and grabbed a handful of popcorn from the people behind us.  It was so funny.  He just didn't understand why it wasn't for him too.  That's when we got a bucket of our own.  Madi was a little distraught about there not being zebras this year.  She really wanted to see them.  Maybe next year...