Category Archives: food

Terrible Lizard Pancake Art – Live Edition!

Posted on 2015/01/19 by circuskitchen

Monday, January 18th 2015 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) This morning upon waking, Boy is grumpy, but wisely angling for PANCAKES.  Daddy gives him enough directives to perform some perfunctory mise en place.  During this time, Girl conducts me through getting … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Beautiful Morning

Posted on 2015/01/14 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, Jan 14th 2015 Just taking a moment to relish the lovely and successful morning I just had with my kids.  As any parent -or person who used to be a student- can tell you, the Get Up & Go … Continue reading →

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DISNEY 2015!

Posted on 2015/01/02 by circuskitchen

On Friday, January 2nd 2015, we were blessed with the incredible privilege of visiting Disneyworld’s MAGIC KINGDOM in Florida! Magic Indeed.  Here:  CircusKitchen DISNEY [8mins, 31secs]: She was over-awed.   He was overjoyed.               … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Grandma Z’s – Florida Edition

Posted on 2015/01/01 by circuskitchen

On Friday, January 1st 2015 we flew to Florida to visit Grandma Z & Grandpa Jack at their new home. It was quite the welcome, as ever:       Gavin is not excited about that at all.  (o;   … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2014

Posted on 2014/12/25 by circuskitchen

December 25, 2014 – Pictorial Review Amazingly this year, Christmas Day starts like this: Gavin does some reading, ClaraJane snuggling, Mom trapped under the cat.  Daddy wonders when we are going to get UP. Finally, the Stockings: Gavin finds a little … Continue reading →

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Stop Looking at Your Phones

Posted on 2014/12/19 by circuskitchen

Every week I work at a restaurant entertaining families during dinner for Kids Night.   Every week there are some families with devices out during and throughout the meal.   It is just as often parents ignoring their kids on … Continue reading →

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Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Posted on 2014/11/26 by circuskitchen

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Enjoy. Charlie Brown Thanksgiving [25mins]:

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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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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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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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