The Greatest Show on Earth

On Sunday, September 9th, the circus came to town!  No, it wasn't just a typical day in the Jewell household...the actual Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baily Circus came to Rupp Arena!  We thought the boys might enjoy it and decided to go, but not before our weekend breakfast of pancakes!

 

Doesn't everyone eat their mini pancakes while wearing sunglasses?

Meme joined us for the day, too!

 

Sunday was actually Grandparents' Day, too.  Thankfully, Creation Kingdom, reminded me because I'm embarrassed to say, I forgot!  The lovely ladies at daycare helped Elliott and Isaac make hand prints for Meme.

 

Isaac enjoyed a little sunglasses time, too.  I think he was preparing for our upcoming trip to the beach!

I can see it now..."Hello, ladies!"

 

As a child, I always enjoyed the circus so I was very excited to share this experience with Isaac and Elliott!  They were first amazed by all of the sounds and people in Rupp!

Then the circus began...

 

And, they were in shock!  So many lights, sounds, movements, people, animals...so much to see!  The boys stared in amazement!  Bob actually noticed their eyes watering throughout the show.  We think they were watching so intently that they forgot to blink!

 

Everyone enjoyed different parts of the circus. 

 

Elliott's favorite was the bikes on the high wire!  Actually, it was probably just the bikes.  He spotted them hanging as soon as we sat down!

 

Isaac and Meme both enjoyed the same part, except Isaac enjoyed the "cats" where Meme enjoyed the tigers!

 

I enjoyed the fiery human slingshot!

And, Bob...well, Bob enjoyed the elephants!  He was cracking up at the event pictured below!Apparently, we were present for the stinkiest show of their Rupp Arena visit.  Lucky us!

 

When I remember going to the circus as a child, I always picture the photo below.  It is nice to realize some things from exciting childhood remain the same into adulthood!

 

I don't know if it was this particular circus show, but this was the best circus I have ever attended.  I'm thinking it was the best because of the precious family who shared this experience with me!

The boys "walk walk" every where they go now.  So big!

 

What a fun outing!

 

Isaac and Elliott practiced jumping all the way to the jeep!

 

After the circus, we went to Ramsey's for supper.  I believe it just may be our favorite family restaurant...fresh ingredients, pie, and ice cream...what's not to love!

Elliott was done with pictures, but Isaac's face cracks me up!

We enjoyed a fantastic day experiencing Elliott and Isaac's first circus!
The Greatest Show on Earth!