This morning Sam and Jess headed off with some trepidation to the Shrine Circus. Greg, their animal trainer friend, had gotten them and the Findleys, seats 4 rows back from the stage - and while excited, they were worried that Maddie might either be just old enough to enjoy the show, or alternatively, would get terribly bored and cranky, making the entire event short and unpleasant.
Greg met us backstage by his lions, and led us onto the stage and into our seats.
Greg met us backstage by his lions, and led us onto the stage and into our seats.
We got the mandatory circus popcorn (salty!), and wondered what would happen once the show began.
We need not have worried. Both girls were amazed, and when the show ran slow (clowns = boring), the power of other kids took over, and the girls watched the audience excitedly.
There's Greg - to the right of the lion cage, kneeling down. The lions and the ponies were Maddie's 2 favorite acts. She also enjoyed the loud techno that accompanied some of the others.How did we know she enjoyed herself? Here she is watching the ponies (you may pick up on the Dallas theme song in the background) - every time she got excited, which was about every other minute, she would swing her arms excitedly in the air. For Sam and Jess, watching her excitement was their favorite part, followed by the lions and the motorcycle ball of doom.
So as not to push our luck, we took our little Shiners out at intermission. After an hour and a half of circus, they were both still happy and awake.
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