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About circuskitchen

performing artist, mom, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece... just a regular extraordinary person

Hella Hull Sister Weekend 2014

Posted on 2014/07/20 by circuskitchen

July 18th-20th ***2014*** The year is 2014.  The month is July.  The sisters -chosen and otherwise- convene with S.O.’s and babies in Hull.  Let the festivities begin! 2014 Hella Hull Sister Weekend [7mins]: Kid Cousin Ages in 2014 Evvy: 17 … Continue reading →

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SPLASH DOWN! Abridged

Posted on 2014/07/17 by circuskitchen

Of all the footage we generated in making the “Splash Down Crash Down” Trilogy, here is la petite piece de resistance: Splash Down! Abridged: [42 seconds] What a total treat to do this project with my kids and 2 nephews. … Continue reading →

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SPLASH DOWN CRASH DOWN 3000!!!

Posted on 2014/07/17 by circuskitchen

Special Family Reunion Time in “Oakland” California with my kids and nephews and brother, sisters and parents! SPLASH DOWN CRASH DOWN! [3:31]: SPLASH DOWN REDUX!! [3:53]: SPLASH DOWN TROIS!!!  [3:26]:   #Skyline

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ClaraJane’s 3rd Birthday

Posted on 2014/07/11 by circuskitchen

2014-07-11 Having flown across country late into the night, we awake on ClaraJane’s THIRD Birthday at Grandpa Bruce & Grandma ‘Nita’s in (Secret Magic Unicorn Oakland) California! WITH Hawaii and Arkansas Cousins!!! 2014-07-11 CJ’s Third Birthday [5:04]:   As for … Continue reading →

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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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