Category Archives: family

MNOOKM Party

Posted on 2020/11/28 by circuskitchen

Saturday, November 28th 2020 MNOOKM: McSweeney, Neely, Oberhauser, Oberhauser, Kolonoski, McSweeney. It wasn’t a party per se, it just feels like one every time we get these cousins together. . 2020-11-28 MNOOKM Party [0:44]: . And it’s a comfort to … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2020

Posted on 2020/11/26 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 26th 2020 . . . Zooming for Thanksgiving is about what you’d expect. Between technical challenges and standard chaos, we sign off before too long. But not before Gavin consults Bubble Wow on the best practices for how … Continue reading →

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Look at That Cat: Basket Case

Posted on 2020/11/26 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 26th 2020 Wherein Kitten falls away to the smell of Thanksgiving turkey and fixings emanating from Chef Paul’s kitchen. . 2020-11-26 Basket Case [0:25]: . 😹

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Fun with ClaraJane: Adventures in Hair

Posted on 2020/11/17 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, November 17th 2020 . In “celebration” of ClaraJane “catching up” to her 4th Grade distance learning schoolwork this fall, we fulfill her long-standing wish to dye her hair. . 2020-11-17 CJ’S Hair Adventure [1:13]: . . . Voila. *

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Girl Makes Way for Piano

Posted on 2020/11/03 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 2nd 2020 Preparing the new Music Corner! . . Special thanks to my sister Amanda for helping make this painting possible! 💕 . . . And finally, time for the reveal. [To be continued…] 🎵

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Girl Meets Piano

Posted on 2020/11/02 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 1st 2020 AT RISE: It is late morning Sunday, the ‘rents are out -sans enfants– for a much anticipated matin a Cheteau CostCo. Him: Remember if you feel overwhelmed, it’s okay to pull over into a side aisle … Continue reading →

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Say Cheese, Cat

Posted on 2020/11/01 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 1st 2020 A photo session of a photo session. It’s very high brow art and meta. Don’t worry if you don’t understand it. 2020-11-01 Say Cheese Cat [0:47]: . . . . *

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CircusKitchen Halloween 2020

Posted on 2020/10/31 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 31st 2020 For a holiday during this pandemic, we could have done worse. . 2020-10-31 CircusKitchen Halloween 2020 [2:14]: . . Earlier in the day we even had CJ’s “Greedy Monster” friends over for a little outdoor gathering … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Special Delivery

Posted on 2020/10/30 by circuskitchen

. AT RISE: It is snowing outside. BOY is at his desk on the computer with headphones. DAUGHTER is at the table on her computer. WIFE is folding laundry on the couch. The door opens to DaddyLove arriving back home … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Headmistress: Aminalz at Skool n’ Stuf

Posted on 2020/10/29 by circuskitchen

Thursday, October 29th 2020 This school day begins one of my favorite ways: . And also: . Also, is there a word for “Going outside in the rain?” . There were also plenty of unbeautiful moments in the day to … Continue reading →

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