The circus is in town! Well, Circus Smirkus was in a nearby town anyway and we decided to go! Like our last trip to the circus, five years ago, we spent another rainy day under the big top today.

The trip began with my friend and I working our magic (equal parts muscle, finesse, and just plain luck) to squeeze three carseats into the back seat of her car.

Packed in like sardines. They all promised they would be ok with the close proximity.

Forty minutes in the car and only one of them was still growing strong. I was actually a bit worried about Eve falling sleep at 11:30am.

We had a picnic lunch in the ski lodge and watched the rainy goings-on through the window.

Picnic lunch. Eve complained of a stomachache for awhile when we got there, but a little lunch helped and she survived the day.

Inside the big top. There were clear signs saying no photography during the show, but I snapped a few quick pics before the show! Obviously I need to work on my “dark” photography settings.

A one ring show.

Ghostly kids

The big top. A blurry, but pretty picture :)

We had a great time. There was lots of gymnastics, dance, juggling, tight rope walking, and clowning around. The kids ate popcorn and cotton candy and laughed heartily at the clowns. We left just before the grand finale because the kids were getting bouncy and Lex had to use the bathroom. He didn’t like the opening because it was too loud, but otherwise they loved it!

All in all, despite the rain, we had a great day and I’m pleased (or maybe embarrassed) to say that the only one who got grumpy at all was me! Briefly. Trying to organize and coordinate a crowd in cold driving rain just wears on me. I really need to get us some decent rain gear!