San Jose

Sam helps to hoist the tent for the San Jose Circus.

Sam's learning the ropes this weekend.

Who knew all the work that goes on behind the scenes at the circus?

Getting her makeup done was never this fun.

Sam is ready for her close-up.

Sam's always been a bit of a clown. Now it's official.

Now comes the fun part: Sam gets the scoop on training for the trapeze.

Sam trains with Danielle Espana for the trapeze.

Sam and the Flying Taberes after their performance.

Sam's ready to test her acrobatic skills on camera.

There she goes! Samantha Brown shows off her new trapeze training.

Sam rides the pirate ship at the Santa Cruz boardwalk.