Monthly Archives: July 2018

Lake Minnetonka: Love of Grandpa

Posted on 2018/07/31 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, July 31st 2018   Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota; one of those places where love means throwing you out the back of a boat and dragging you around real fast.  In this case, Pops’ treat. 2018-07-31 LAKE MINNETONKA:  LOVE OF GRANDPA … Continue reading →

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All Parents Fight

Posted on 2018/07/30 by circuskitchen

Monday, July 30th 2018 After a whole morning of the kind of communication breakdowns I’m convinced only first world privileged white people could have on vacation in Minnesota, we finally arrive at coffee and breakfast. In a gesture of magnanimous … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Whatever Your Name Is, Uncle

Posted on 2018/07/29 by circuskitchen

Sunday, July 29th 2018 At Rise: Clayton is by the straw shed on Century Grandview Farm in Iowa, demonstrating the finer points of *oats* to his young cousins Zachary, Gavin, ClaraJane and Niece Cora Beth as Dad/Uncle Anthony and Mom/Aunt … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Trash Car

Posted on 2018/07/29 by circuskitchen

Sunday, July 29th 2018 At Rise: The Oberhauser four and Cousin Zachary are driving in Grandpa Pops’ car on their way back to Minneapolis from Iowa. Mom: Hey you guys I have an idea. Gavin; What? Mom: You know all … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane, Great Aunt Judy & the Flute

Posted on 2018/07/28 by circuskitchen

Saturday, July 28th 2018 In Clear Lake, Iowa; Great Aunt Judy gives ClaraJane a first lesson and the flute she had received from her parents as a little girl. 2018-07-28 ClaraJane, Great Aunt Judy & the Flute [20 seconds]:   … Continue reading →

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Beach Bunny Getaway

Posted on 2018/07/27 by circuskitchen

June 27th 2018   On this day we sneak away to the beach between mommy’s gigs and ClaraJane has parents all to herself. 2018-06-27 Beach Bunny Getaway [1:15]:    ♥

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At Rise: Not For Your Health

Posted on 2018/07/25 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, July 25th 2018 [Image: One or two cartoon bellies protruding from behind a pole.] At Rise: Mom and Dad Oberhauser are riding the escalator down towards the Minneapolis Airport Baggage Claim Area while Gavin, ClaraJane and Zachary ride down … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Accurate Face

Posted on 2018/07/20 by circuskitchen

Friday, July 20th 2018… This is how it went down…   AT RISE:  The Oberhauser four have just returned to the hotel room for a little break from all the people, activity and sunshine incurred from a juggling convention in … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Go to the Gym Mom

Posted on 2018/07/19 by circuskitchen

Thursday, July 19th 2018 AT RISE:  The Oberhauser four are in their hotel room before dinner and a juggling show.   The kids are delightfully sharing a craft activity on the floor while Daddy plays Clash on his phone from bed … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Big Airplane

Posted on 2018/07/19 by circuskitchen

Thursday, July 19th 2018 AT RISE:  The Oberhauser four are on the highway to glamorous Springfield, MA.  DLove is driving and Mamma is feeding him some Trader Joe’s shrimp tempura sushi.  In the backseat seven year-old Girl is sleeping and … Continue reading →

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