Circus!

On Friday we took Sloane and Stella to the circus for their very first time. We weren't sure what to expect or how they would react but we really wanted to try it and if it was too much, then we would just leave. We were pleasantly surprised by their behavior and they absolutely LOVED it!! We met up with another friend of mine in BAMOM (bay area mothers of multiples) and her twin boy and girl who are just a couple weeks older than mine. It was great because we were able to take pictures of each other's families. We got there early and were able to take the girls "backstage" to see the animals. I wish I had a video of how excited they were. Their faces and squeals with delight were absolutely priceless! They had been talking about seeing the elephants all week and once they saw them they couldn't get enough! We also saw horses and tigers too and they said "look Mommy!" "look daddy!" over and over at every animal we saw. Next we went into the main area and saw some clowns and dancers performing before the show. It was pretty crowded so we just headed up to our seats and the girls could see much better from there. They just sat there in their seats and watched intently on everything below. It was so fun to see them enjoying every little detail. In just a few minutes all the pre-show people cleared out and it was time for the show to begin. The girls had been watching the commercials and teasers on you tube for the past week of the circus intro so once the announcer started talking and the music started they were so happy and started clapping along. The grand intro is impressive with all the performers and animals (minus tigers) coming into the arena at once. There's so much to see it's hard to even focus on just one thing but they loved it all! The first half was an hour long and about 45 minutes in they wanted snacks and started to get ansy. It was their lunch time anyway so at intermission we decided to leave. Sloane was sad to say Bye-bye to clowns but luckily we got out quickly and they were fine. I wanted to get them a stuffed elephant but it was $23!! That would be $46 for the girls to both have one!! Highway robbery!! Luckily they didn't really ask for anything so we just bolted it out the door before they realized we wouldn't be buying a souvenir. I'm sure next year when they are 3 we won't be so lucky. And yes, I am already planning to take them again! They haven't stopped talking about it since we left and I feel bad they have to wait a whole year. :( Here are some great pictures my friend took. Thanks again Heather!