Category Archives: art

Surprise Video Chat with Hubsand

Posted on 2020/01/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 15th 2020 . . I don’t remember why he called me, other than Dear Hubsand discovered some video chat functions with his phone. . . Um… Baby? I don’t know what to say… . . Oh my. OK! … Continue reading →

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At Rise: I Know That

Posted on 2020/01/09 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 9th 2019 ~8:30pm   AT RISE:  It is bedtime.   Mom and ClaraJane are snuggling in (ClaraJane’s) bed. M:  [Lifts head off pillow and kisses CJ’s juicy cheek a *bunch* of times.   CJ is nearly asleep and does not … Continue reading →

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Camping: Frost Mountainview Yurt ~ December 2019

Posted on 2019/12/30 by circuskitchen

December 27-30th 2019 2019-12-30 Frost Mountainview Yurt Camping [5:12]: https://youtu.be/gmlvY5_kVEk . Drawing, Charading, Reading ,and Whittling . Mom tries to get her face together . Sledding forward imperfectly . Ukeoke by an open fire . Let it snow… . 🎼Bacon … Continue reading →

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The ClaraJane Smolder

Posted on 2019/12/30 by circuskitchen

December 30th 2019   Woe unto ye who dare gaze upon it! 2019-12-30 The ClaraJane Smolder [0:31]:  .   ♣

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At Rise: Who Dunnit

Posted on 2019/12/29 by circuskitchen

Sunday, December 29th 2019 AT RISE: All is quiet in the yurt where The Oberhauser Four are beginning to stir. The morning sun is glinting off the tops of the winter trees visible through the skylight above. Suddenly the peace … Continue reading →

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My Daughter’s Painted Face

Posted on 2019/12/28 by circuskitchen

For the ages. 💕 December 2019 < Mary’s 5th BDP

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Packing the Winter Clothes

Posted on 2019/12/26 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 26th 2019 Prepping for our annual retreat to a winter yurt in Maine, I collect the winter clothes into a pile with one particular peculiarity: Aw, kitty kitty. ☃️

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Crystal Science with ClaraJane

Posted on 2019/12/26 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 26th 2019 Having been born a couple hours after Christmas, my birthday is always nothing if not post-apocalyptic. Today is no exception. However, as the boys slept in, my daughter made me coffee and invited me to assist … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Patient, Hungry Boy

Posted on 2019/12/21 by circuskitchen

Saturday, December 21st 2019 At Rise: The Oberhausers are out to a fancy restaurant with cousins and Pops. The orders are in and no food has yet hit the table. Daddy: [nibbling the tiny garnish off the bamboo skewer from … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Cousin Day 2019

Posted on 2019/12/14 by circuskitchen

Saturday, December 16th 2019   2019-12-14 Gingerbread Cousin Day 2019 [1:28]:  https://youtu.be/SuPw1qgdgf8   Thanks Aunt Elizabeth for giving our family this absolutely wonderful tradition for gathering together! ♥

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