Trevor's 1st Circus!

I see a trend developing here! This blog, once intended to be daily or even weekly has turned into a monthly catch up of our goings on, or lack there of. I truly had intentions on using this as my virtual scrapbook seeing that my oh favorite hobby has become a thing of the past. He is getting so big so fast, and with his little brother on the way I have to do a better job at keeping track of what happens around this place...

Trevor's 1st Circus!

Chris had a great idea to take Trev to the circus, and that's exactly what we did... All of us. Rob, Trevor, Amma (Grandma), Chris, Blair, Joe and I took him to see his first circus. He was so excited to go. I had been showing him videos from the Barnum and Bailey website for a week so he had some idea of what he was going to see. We got to the Denver Coliseum, which is a little different for a circus than the stock show, and he was instantly in overload. Flashing lights and toys, music and noises coming from every direction in sight. This poor kid didnt know where to look first.

It didnt take long for him to figure it out and dial in on the toy that he wanted. A shiny gold and red motorcycle. My mom said she would buy it for him and Trevor was more than helpful pushing her hand holding her credit card to the lady behind the counter so she would hurry up and get him his motorcycle.

(Trevor and his Uncle Joe - Getting a better view)

We got his motorcycle and went down on the floor to see the elephant painting, yes, an elephant painting a picture with his trunk, up close and then find our seats. We had great seats in the 9th row and could see everything. When the lights went out and the music started, he really enjoyed the show... especially the fireworks. His attention lasted a whole 30 minutes until he was ready to head back to the toy table for more. Little did we know that there was a matching ATV that we had left behind, and he was going to have it regardless of the fact that it was zip tied to the display.

One ATV to match his motorcycle later and back to our seats for about another 30 minutes. He really did well considering that this child doesnt sit for long, ever. He sat in his seat, had a snack, watched the show and played with his new toys.

Eventually he did get tired of playing with his motorcycle and the ATV on the floor under our seats. Not to mention that I wasnt a huge fan of the idea but he was happy doing it. I got a good tug and a "Come on Mama" and we were heading back up the stairs. He found a little spot all of his own and was more than content sitting in the walkway of the Coliseum playing with his toys. Who's kid is this? I guess he could have picked a dirtier floor to play on, maybe?!?

Isnt that how everyone eats a snow cone?

It was a great afternoon. He had a blast and talked about it all day. He slept with those silly toys for at least two nights and regardless of the fact that they do absolutely nothing, are still two of his favorites. It was fun to be back at the circus after 25+ years. We all enjoyed it! Maybe next year he will last a little longer and we will get to see more of the show!