Last month, for the first time ever, we had a circus come to our small city. It was like Christmas for the kids as the whole town worked together to make it happen and prepare for the event. It was all they could talk about for days before the event and all they could talk about for weeks afterwards.

I must admit that it was a little odd to see circus and fire entertainers practicing their acts outside of the town’s auditorium before the performance, but it just added to the excitement for the kids. I know that anywhere we went, we had to drive by so that the kids could see who was out practicing.

My young son thought that it was the greatest thing in the world to drive by what was usually an empty parking lot and see elephants lazily munching on hay. It was a great experience for the whole family and it went over so well that I am sure we will see them back next year. I know two little ones that can hardly wait!