Category Archives: love

Cuteness Overload: ClaraJane and Fluff

Posted on 2014/12/10 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 10th 2014 @2:25pm This just in. ClaraJane’s ride home from school today: ClaraJane and Fluff [28 seconds]:    [http://youtu.be/wDgT_mPGjnM] Correction:  I misquoted ClaraJane in this film.  Where the subtitle says, “A CJ little girl,” she informs me she in … Continue reading →

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Rockwellian Christmas Tree Day

Posted on 2014/12/07 by circuskitchen

Sunday, December 7th 2014 Blessed with no work on this early December Sunday, Dear Hubby and I undertook to take our kids OUT of the city and INTO the country to find ourselves a Christmas Tree.  Imagine: A drive just long … 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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Tobin Turkey Trot & More

Posted on 2014/11/26 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 26th 2014 We had the great blessing of relatives in town for Thanksgiving, including joining us at the kids’ school to cheer them on for the Tobin Turkey Trot Extravaganza.  Here we are alongside Uncle Chris, Grandma Z, and Grandpa … Continue reading →

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In the Name of Marriage: Lasting Relationships

Posted on 2014/11/17 by circuskitchen

This article was so great I wanted to share it for posterity.  It rang true for me and (selfishly?) I’d like my marriage to be one of the survivors. The original article is here: http://www.businessinsider.com/lasting-relationships-rely-on-2-traits-2014-11 SCIENCE More: The Atlantic Love … 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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UkeOke: White Sandy Beach of Hawaii

Posted on 2014/11/05 by circuskitchen

A most beautiful song by an incredible artist, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. Posted here because my husband loves it, and this is the best version of the video I’ve seen. Audio interview on NPR: http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=131812500&m=131842319 Written version: http://www.npr.org/2010/12/06/131812500/israel-kamakawiwo-ole-the-voice-of-hawaii And some chords for … 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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