Category Archives: family

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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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: 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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At Rise: Go Create

Posted on 2018/07/10 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, July 10th 2018 Part of our kids’ “Non-School Morning Routine” includes the directive to “GO CREATE!” AT RISE:   The two kids come up to mommy working at the computer at the dining room table. Gavin:  Um Mamma?  For “Go … Continue reading →

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Pre Baby Boy MNOOKM Party

Posted on 2018/07/01 by circuskitchen

Sunday, July 1st 2018 On this glorious Sunday my sister, mom & I found our families available to hang out.  Perfect timing before the pending arrival of Baby MYSTERY BOY! 2018-07-01 Pre-Baby Boy MNOOKM Party [1:19]: #McSweeney-Neely-Oberhauser-Oberhauser-Kolonoski-McSweeney My only regret:  … Continue reading →

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Southern Momma for the DA-EY

Posted on 2018/06/25 by circuskitchen

June 25th 2018 Hey Sis! I’m ’bout to drop yer baeby off at the medical conference.   This how y’all do it? Souther Momma’s First Day of School Car Line [2:37]:    Lemme know al’raght?!? Love you!! ♥♥

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