Category Archives: domestic life

All Things Incredible JoJo and Avila

Posted on 2014/11/08 by circuskitchen

Basically, I am anomalously bound by a hurt back this weekend and -amazingly- NO GIGS!  Serendipitously here comes this amazing piece of work to occupy my thoughts.  As I scratch my head wondering why and how it is the whole … Continue reading →

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The Incredible Adventure of Jojo (and His Annoying Sister Avila)

Posted on 2014/11/08 by circuskitchen

I saw the most amazing movie last night! Being frugal, we don’t generally splurge on entertainment. But when I received a message from a friend yesterday afternoon and watched this trailer, I knew I wanted to go.  When I showed … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2014

Posted on 2014/10/31 by circuskitchen

Here, in 4 minutes, is the dark, dark video tale of our Halloween 2014! Click to play [4mins, 1sec]: And here are the photos: BONUS PIX from Aunt Amanda!    

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You Know Parnegramits?

Posted on 2014/10/26 by circuskitchen

October 26th 2014 (ClaraJane is 3 years old.) CJ:  Mom you know parnegramits ? Me:  Yes baby. CJ:   We don’t have any today.  That’s a feeling. Me: Hmm?  What does it feel like? CJ:  You rememer parnegramits?  Wis da … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s Paci Library

Posted on 2014/10/24 by circuskitchen

Not everyone believes in allowing their babies to suck on pacifiers past a certain age, and neither do we. But for us, that age is FOUR. Used judiciously, there needn’t be any negative side effects. Both my kids’ oral health … Continue reading →

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Two Headed Monster

Posted on 2014/10/10 by circuskitchen

Or conjoined twins? October 10th 2014 . 2014-10-10 Two Headed Monster [35seconds]:   http://youtu.be/7y9LPIsBdJg .  

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Baby Cousin To Be!

Posted on 2014/09/29 by circuskitchen

ClaraJane can hardly wait to meet her new Baby Cousin-To-Be! Baby Cousin To Be [51 seconds]: Neither can we! (But we will.) (o:

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That’s Why I Need More Hot Milk Daddy

Posted on 2014/09/04 by circuskitchen

September 4th, 2014 (Memory courtesy of Daddy + Facebook. ♥)   ♥

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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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