This weekend held a much-awaited surprise for our Hip Chick and Pink Princess... the circus! Daddy purchased tickets months ago, when they were first available and Hip Chick was still sporting a spica cast. We could not wait to see their reaction to "The Greatest Show on Earth!"
With such an unusual event in store, the morning begged for a festive start. I made the girls "tiger striped parfaits with coconut whiskers."
The "stripes" were comprised of CoCoa Krispies, fat-free French vanilla yogurt, and mandarin oranges. The face was pulled together with chocolate chips, coconut (of course), and a small cherry slice. The girls were thrilled!
We arrived an hour early, as they allow patrons onto the floor for interactive activities. Big Sis was excited to obtain autographs from circus performers while Hip Chick was fascinated by an elephant painting.
The elephants were Hip Chick's favorite aspect of the circus overall. She squealed each time one made an appearance, although the lions and tigers were a close second.
Both girls were taken by the 16 foot steel globe, filled with motorcycles and Dragon Riders.
Mommy could hardly look and Daddy's jaw dropped as a Shaolin Warrior dove through a circle of flaming swords... with a black sack tied over his head.
The show was brimming with sensational feats and illusion... and we saw a fire-breathing dragon at the end! The show featured a dragon theme and was bespeckled with songs and dialogue about having "the heart of a dragon." I couldn't think of a better theme for our Hip Chick and Pink Princess this year. I advised our Pink Princess that, if she has the heart of a dragon, she can be brave enough to face any fear or scary situation.
The girls finished their day by swimming at a friend's birthday party. What a great day for each sister. We have one last big surprise hidden up our sleeves for them this summer, before Big Sis returns to school and we ready Hip Chick for surgery and casting. September will sneak up before we know it.
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