Either Bryan or Ben came up with the idea - but a winner it was - to get the whole family to go to.... 

"The Greatest Show On Earth"! 

That's right all thirteen of us were off to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont this Nov 7 to see The Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus!  

Attending the 1st of the 3 shows on the Saturday Marquee this day, we arrived early for the 10:30am show.  And we needed to, as we had to hoof up about 50 flights of stairs to reach our 200 level seats - giving us a panoramic view of the entire Circus Ring.

Kathy & I had the great idea to procure 13 Red Clown Noses as a surprise to all for the Group picture!  Even Spicy Addie Girl wore her Red Nose proudly! 

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The 2026 Circus is a little different than when little Kathy first went as a youngster way back in the last century....    First - No Animals - save for a small, irritating Robot Dog.  So forget the Elephants, Tigers, Lions & Bears.   

Also, just 4 clowns - and none of them streaming out of a small clown car.  

But they did have loads of lights, plenty of music, a trapeze act, an unbelievable lady contortionist, and some unicycle riders who were excellent.

But the Finale was the Highlight - featuring the Human CannonBall.  The GrandKids Loved It!

 

Bryan and Ben - The Circus Was A Great Idea!

Praise God For This Family!

We Are So Blessed! 

 

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