Monthly Archives: June 2014

Kids Coin Project

Posted on 2014/06/26 by circuskitchen

Thursday, June 26th 2014 Being a coin fetishist (and yes I’ll admit it, a *packrat*), among other things I took interest when the U.S. Treasury began minting state-themed quarters, oh, what was it, like 15 years ago?  You might recall … Continue reading →

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Pontoon Day with Pops

Posted on 2014/06/24 by circuskitchen

June 24th 2014 The week Donna and Chris got married in Minnesota (on 6/21/2014), Grandpa Pops took us all out on a pontoon. 2014-06-24 Pontoon Day with Grandpa [1min,39secs]:   We love you Pops!

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Kids Sleep Sacs o’ Love

Posted on 2014/06/22 by circuskitchen

For our trips this summer, I made the kids each their own travel Sleep Sac.  Half the point  was to re-purpose baby blankets for which we have no use, but with which I would not part.  (Not the hand-knitted, priceless … Continue reading →

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Uncle Attack!

Posted on 2014/06/22 by circuskitchen

June 22nd 2014 – Minnesota This fateful day, Uncle Paul was attacked by a wild pack of coyotes, I mean kids.          WILL HE SURVIVE?  Watch to find out! Uncle Attack! [1min, 44secs]: Again I’d like to thank … Continue reading →

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Chris & Donna’s Wedding

Posted on 2014/06/22 by circuskitchen

June 22nd 2014 – Minnesota The reason we were in Minnesota was not just for Flamly Wrestling. It was mostly because Uncle Chris and Donna were getting married that beautiful Solstice Day. Everything was beautiful and wonderful, just like Donna. … Continue reading →

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Three Pound Knock Down

Posted on 2014/06/22 by circuskitchen

June 19, 2014 In Minnesota this last Summer, Gavin and Zachary got busy wrestling. Enjoy! 3 Pound Knock Down [1min, 16secs]: Note:  I’d like to thank my lovely niece Olivia for inspiring me to get this up on the blog … Continue reading →

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Flamly in Flight

Posted on 2014/06/19 by circuskitchen

Sometimes the travel itself is the best part of the trip. Practice measuring -in inches & cm- on the flight  (aka:  Thank you Activity Bag!): The Angel in the seat behind me, sharing her pretzels: There is now an electronic … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Tree

Posted on 2014/06/16 by circuskitchen

While in Brooklyn last weekend, we found these street trees cared for by some local Montessori kids.  We just loved it. It’s still a thrill on a daily basis to witness Gavin read ANYTHING. So obvious right?  But don’t we … Continue reading →

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What A Man

Posted on 2014/06/15 by circuskitchen

Dear Hubsend (yes, that’s how we say it in our *Flamly*), aka: DLove: Although I try to tell you all the time, I want you to know how I thrill to the life and love our children are having -every … Continue reading →

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Everything.

Posted on 2014/06/06 by circuskitchen

If I could, I would (blog about…) 1) And He’s a Montessori Boy  [Th May 29th]:  Gavin shows me the Six-Bead Cubing Chain at his school’s Curriculum Morning.  Did you know that 6 cubed is 216?  Just off the top … Continue reading →

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