in a nutshell...that about sums up this blog in many ways!;) as of late, our boys have had several days when they just can't seem to take a nap. this results in quiet (or not so quiet in this case) time. after some book reading and playing in their own rooms, it is a SPECIAL treat to have some playtime together. this particular day, was greeted by ben david about 1/2 through this playtime and presented with a letter (that i sadly do not have a photo of as he gave it to my mom:). i opened my envelope and was informed that this was my ticket to the circus. it was a picture (much like the ones i've posted ) of a clown...kind of a scary one that.

so, ignorning this breaking of the "don't leave your room during quiet time" rule in view of how cute he was (and my curiousity) , i walked on down to the bonus room/james' room for the "circus." there were signs on the door which, according to my ringmasters indicated:

1) no mice allowed

2) this is the circus

upon entering, i was greeted with some leftover popcorn (part of the "quiet time" special snack that day) and was entertained by a very interesting act in which james was some sort of animal that ben david was attempting to get to cross over a canyon of sorts. hmmmm...

while the pictures aren't great...you get the idea! more are less...i just wanted to capture this in photo and writing. i know there will soon come a day when i'll be wishing the "circus" was still being performed in my bonus room by two little boys who are growing up way too fast!:)