Category Archives: family

To Gavin From Santa

Posted on 2013/12/24 by circuskitchen

Santa just sent Gavin a special video message! [3mins, 15secs] *********************************************************** Special thanks to my sister, his Aunt Amanda, for letting us know about Santa’s PortableNorthPole.com “console.”

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Rendez-Vous

Posted on 2013/12/19 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 19th 2013 Because Grandpa Pops had flown into town, we were all going out to dinner. Us four, my husband’s sister’s family of four, and Grandpa. Four kids, five adults. For those of you who know Cambridge, … Continue reading →

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Mommy You Otay

Posted on 2013/12/18 by circuskitchen

When I get ready for shows, here is the refrain: ClaraJane: “Mommy you go wok?” Me: “Yes honey, I’m getting ready for work.” Usually, it’s “No! Mommy NO GO WOK!” But of course with kids you never know. And this … Continue reading →

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Like, Holy Saturday, Batman

Posted on 2013/12/08 by circuskitchen

Where to start? Was it the miraculous speedy recovery from the FLU? (Thank you very much, FLU SHOT!) Was it the successful recovery of the house this morning, after quick flu bout that set us back several days in life … Continue reading →

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Tobin Cousins Unbridled, Unedited 2013

Posted on 2013/12/06 by circuskitchen

December 6th 2013 Here are Miles and Gavin, utterly themselves at 5 years old, after school. 2013-12-06 Tobin Cousins Unbridled, Unedited [41 seconds]: Voila!

Posted in childhood, comedy, education, family, Friendship, health, love, mental health, music, school | Tagged Gavin, Miles, natural children, Tobin School, unbridled, unedited | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving 2013

Posted on 2013/11/28 by circuskitchen

Our first in our OWN home! [2 mins, 55 seconds] My favorite moment of that day happened while I was finishing getting dressed. The children had built the Hot Wheel tracks down the hallway outside my bedroom door. I heard … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, family, food, forgiveness, Friendship, love, marriage, mental health, parenthood, patience, work | Tagged Boharts, Bubble Wow, Kathy Hall, Olivia, Pingitores, Reza, Russell Hall, Thanksgiving, Zahchary | 2 Comments

Just My Cute Daughter

Posted on 2013/11/26 by circuskitchen

So I have pulled out Ye Olde Juggling Pins a few times in the last couple days (at home!), again with the encouragement of my amazing DH (“Dear Husband”). Of course my daughter -who is but two- insisted on trying … Continue reading →

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Hooray for the MacBook

Posted on 2013/11/25 by circuskitchen

With encouragement from my husband AND my mother, I bit the bullet this past weekend and MADE THE SWITCH. After years of hobbling and cobbling together photo, video and sound editing with borrowed and downloaded software on my PC… it … Continue reading →

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“People With No Kids Don’t Know”

Posted on 2013/11/24 by circuskitchen

HERE. Whether you have kids or don’t, I DARE you not to laugh! [7 mins, which feels like 2, I promise]: (HINT: To watch from your email inbox, click on the title of this post to it. I *promise* it … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2013!

Posted on 2013/10/31 by circuskitchen

In anticip…ation of this Friday, here is a peek at LAST year. (October 31st, 2013) Click to play Halloween 2013 [2mins,49secs]: Photo Review:

Posted in childhood, family, love, parenthood | Tagged Caleb, ClaraJane, ClaraJane singing, Doggy in the Window, Gavin, Halloween 2013, Joy, Mark, Miles, poop house, Trick or Treat | 2 Comments

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