Circus!

Somehow we didn't make it to the circus last year, so the girls could not wait to go to this afternoon's performance - they haven't been for two years!  Eek!  We headed down to see the Ringling Bros/Barnum & Bailey Circus in Providence - this was the 8th time Evelyn has seen the circus, and it was Julia's 4th show.  

 We always get to the circus an hour before the show so we can meet performers and get their autographs.

 The girls had no idea that this clown made a face like that until after we got home and I showed them the picture - they loved it!

 During the pre-show, you can also see various performances up-close, like these pachyderms (Julia's favorite).

 Right before we headed up to our seats, we had a chance to see the tiger trainer.  We have seen him before (in Washington, D.C. two years ago), and the girls were so excited that they could meet him and get his autograph today.  He also "autographed" for one of his tigers, Azucar.

 After the pre-show, we sat back and enjoyed all two hours of the real show.  The circus is always different, and it is always enjoyable.  A great time was had by all!