9.12.2011

The Greatest Show on Earth

Sheldon was able to get tickets through his work for our family to see the
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Boom-A-Ring circus
in Everett!
We had never gone to this circus before!
We had great seats too!

The elephants were so impressive!

I've always loved elephants anyway,

something about Dumbo =)

Standing on his two back legs...

Sitting on stools =) Standing on stools! Sitting on his elephant friend...

Ouch, the Asian elephant weighs about 7,000 - 11,000 lbs!

On the left, he's standing on his two front legs!

A handstand isn't always easy for us!

You wonder how difficult that was to learn!

These two are called the Hairdaring Duo!
Yes, they do tricks hanging by their hair!

We also enjoyed clowns, bird performers, the Kung Fu Kings, illusion,

a low wire act (with incredible balance),

a high-flying teeterboard act,

where they did aerial gymnastics catapulting over 20 ft.!,

a Russion bar act

(which reminded our kids of the act on America's Got Talent

this season),

an aerial foot-loop act (he must be fear-less!),

a motorcycle act on a high wire (not for those who have a fear of heights!),

performances with cats, camels, ponies, and dogs,

and an act with motorcycles going up to 60 mph in a steel globe only 16 ft. wide

(which also reminded our kids of the America's Got Talent act this season =)

The performers had so much fun,
and have amazing skill!

We just didn't see any lions or tigers...

which was probably ok for those in the front row =)

It was a very fun night as a family!

2 comments:

  1. I've never been to a circus before but I really want to now. So many amazing tricks! I think the elephants would probably be my favorite too. And the girls hanging by their hair... ouch! What a fun night to spend as a family.
    -Marcie

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  2. I haven't been to a circus in forever. You've inspired me! It looks so fun!

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