Between Trips to California

We were lucky enough to get to visit Matt's parents in May and again in July. I have some pictures from the time in between, but there's no one theme or event, so I'll just post them in chronological order. Here's our June!

Charlotte thinks sunglasses are great. She smiles so big when I put them on her.

I love her to the moon and back.

crocodile stance

my sister's kids at our place = movie time
(pretty much the only way to keep this many kids entertained in this small of a space)

enjoying nature

with nature bracelets

tape, sticky side out

Just add nature!

the mad scientist after her nap

I love how much they love each other.

always happy in the bathtub

time for a bedtime story

Elise's "duck helmet" (actually the top to our humidifier)

I love Charlotte in a hat. Too bad she won't leave them on.

I love these beautiful girls.

clapping

painting

Daddy snuggles

addicted to cheese

found a great hole, and her finger fits perfectly

concentrating hard on the pincer grasp

working on aim

so close

push ups

all day

I have a little too much fun putting them in matching dresses for church.

I am in love with this cute face.

And I love that my girls suck their thumbs. She is such a sweet, sweet baby.

More BouceU. Can you find Elise? Hint: Look up.

Hudson and Charlotte on the Rody horses

She figured out how to pull up in her crib!

my little buttercup

Elise and a friend get together for "school," where they learn about a subject. This was Bones Day.

"Smile, Elise!"

"Smile, Mom!"

All the cool kids eat breakfast wearing sunglasses.

kiddie pool fun

splashing

Charlotte dressing up at the Arizona Museum for Youth

Elise loves to play dress up!

Elise is "skating." This was her idea.

Yay, you made it to the end!

Amazing Show

We got to go see Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Built To Amaze! in Phoenix at the  U.S. Airways Center. What a great show! The girls had so much fun. Charlotte liked it even more than I expected her to, and she was clapping throughout. Elise is still talking about it.

Savannah and Elise

Charlotte enjoying her glowing bracelet

amazed

at the beginning of the show

Elise loves to talk about the really tall guy who walked on "sticks."

tigers

seriously amazing acrobatics

The elephants are always a favorite.

I didn't get pictures of some of my favorite things because I was too busy watching, but we had a great time! Tumblers, elephants, human cannonball--they had it all!

About Feld Entertainment: Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in more than 70 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice and Disney Live! plus the upcoming Marvel Universe Live.

I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events.

Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine

Going to See the Greatest Show

We're excited to be going to the circus this week! If you missed my last post, here is the ticket info.

Don't forget to use the code MOMSAVE for $5 off $20 or $25 tickets (no double discounts, valid on all shows and times except opening night, because opening night is already 50% off except front row and VIP seating).

TICKETS TO RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY^®              PRESENTS BUILT TO AMAZE!^SM  GO ON-SALE MAY 20^TH

All-New Circus Spectacular Custom Built For Family Fun

By The Greatest Show On Earth^®

Comes To Phoenix June 26 – July 1, 2013

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Built To Amaze!, is an extraordinarily engineered circus experience where Children Of All Ages® find out what it takes to build The Greatest Show On Earth®. The foundation is set and the rising anticipation of high-energy, high-jinx and hilarity is ready to be transported by colorful circus machinery and unleashed from shipping crates right before the audience’s eyes from Wednesday, June 26 – Monday, July 1 for ten performances at the US Airways Center.

Tickets for Built To Amaze! go on sale Friday, May 20^th; ticket prices range from $20 - $95 with special Kids discount tickets available for only $10 each* and are available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or visit the US Airways Center Box Office.

*some restrictions apply

Built To Amaze! opens with the All-Access Pre-show where everyone is invited to join the fun and meet the Built To Amaze! international cast of performers as they prepare for the show. The Ringling Girls and Barnum Boys encourage kids to participate in a tug-of- war and kick off what will soon become an epic battle of girl power versus boy power in Built To Amaze! Audiences also can pick up some hip dance moves during the dance party, try on custom designed costumes, learn circus skills like juggling from the famous Ringling Bros. Clown Alley and even have the opportunity to witness and win a one of a kind masterpiece created by Asia, Ringling Bros. very own painting pachyderm!

Andre McClain, Ringmaster and America’s favorite cowboy takes the Ringling Bros. reins and accompanied by his horse Comanche, leads his Built To Amaze! funny and mischievous super circus supervisors, to construct The Greatest Show On Earth. A fantastic design with more than 110 of the world’s best performers representing 17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals will be assembled, creating never-before-seen heart pounding performances.

You can only experience this design of excitement at Ringling Bros. Presents Built To Amaze!  

Get your tickets for super circus fun today!

For more information, visit www.Ringling.com or visit us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

About Feld Entertainment: Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in more than 70 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice and Disney Live! plus the upcoming Marvel Universe Live.

I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events.

Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine

Built to Amaze!

I am excited to get to bring Elise to the circus again this summer! And this will be Charlotte's first time. If you're in the Phoenix area, here is the info if you want to bring your family.

Experience The All-New Design Of Circus Excitement

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^® Presents BUILT TO AMAZE!

Coming To Phoenix June 26 – July 1, 2013

(Phoenix, AZ) - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Built To Amaze!, an extraordinarily engineered circus experience custom-built for family fun where Children Of All Ages®  find out what it takes to construct The Greatest Show On Earth®. The visionary blueprints have been assembled with a contemporary toolbox of unparalleled imagination that will be unleashed from shipping crates right before the audience’s eyes for the all-new circus spectacular Built To Amaze! at the US Airways Center from June 26 – July 1.

Ringmaster Andre McClain takes the Ringling Bros.® reins accompanied by his horse Comanche, to lead his funny and mischievous circus supervisors to construct a fantastic design of heart-pounding and wondrous performances sure to amaze and thrill audiences.  With more than 110 of the world’s best artists & athletes representing 17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals assembled together, Built to Amaze! is highlighted by several unique acts this year including:

v  Nine-time international award-winning comedic animal presenting duo Alex and Irina Emelin of Russia introduce their uniquely-designed brand of magic and humor with their remarkable trained animals including poodles, ferrets, rabbits, snakes and more!

v  The Trampoline Tower Tumblers, a troupe of ten competitive aerial athletes from the Ukraine who launch themselves from trampolines to scale, repel and pass through a three-story high translucent tower

v  The popular King Charles Troupe hailing from New York City brings one-wheeled excitement to the ring with a spirited and comedic basketball competition featuring ten whirling unicyclists

In addition, the show features the electrifying high-wire acrobats, daredevil stunts on The Steel Vortex, the youngest female Human Cannonball, remarkable hand-balancing duos, the always hilarious Clown Alley…and of course no Ringling Bros. circus experience would be complete without our four-legged star performers including the majestic Bengal tigers presented by the charismatic “Taba” and a fun-filled Asian elephant dance party.

Be sure to come out one hour early to each performance to meet our performers and animals on the show floor, try on costumes, learn dance moves and more at the interactive All Access Pre-Show, FREE admission to all ticket holders.

WHEN:            Wednesday June 26 – Monday, July 1

Wednesday, June 26                        7:00 PM

Thursday, June 27                        11:00 AM

Friday, June 28                         11:00 AM & 7:00 PM

Saturday, June 29                          11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, June 30                        12:00 PM & 4:00 PM

Monday, July 1                        11:00 AM

WHERE:            US Airways Center – 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix AZ  85004

TICKETS:             Ticket prices are $20, $25, $45 (VIP), $60 (Front Row) and $95 (Circus Celebrity)

                        Kids (ages 2-12) tickets available for only $10 each on all weekday performances (including Wed. 7PM, Thurs. 11AM, Fri. 11AM, Fri. 7PM & Mon. 11AM shows; not valid on VIP/premium levels)

            Save 50% on Opening Night tickets (select seating only; not valid on VIP/premium levels)

                        All seats are reserved; tickets available thru Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or visit the US Airways Center Box Office.  

Special discount:

$5 Off with code MOMSAVE

·         Valid on $20 & $25 tickets only

·         No double discounts

Valid on all show days and times EXCEPT Opening Night (Opening Night tickets are 50% off, excluding front row and VIP seating)

Tickets can be found at www.Ticketmaster.com. 

About Feld Entertainment

Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment’s productions have appeared in more than 70 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!.

For more information, please visit www.DisneyOnIce.com or look for us on Facebook and YouTube.

I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events.

Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.