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ClaraJane’s 5.5th Birthday Walk

Posted on 2017/01/12 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 11th 2017 It was decided that our our baby’s summer birthday would be celebrated at school on her half birthday, today in January. 2017-01-11 ClaraJane’s 5.5th Birthday Walk [1:43]:    I have heard my son in lower elementary … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s First Day of Taekwondo

Posted on 2017/01/11 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 11th 2017 On this day… after expressing growing interest over many months, ClaraJane started Taekwondo! 2017-01-11 CJ’s 1st Day of Taekwondo [1:34]:                     ♥          

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Instructional Video by ClaraJane: How to Plant a Money Tree

Posted on 2017/01/09 by circuskitchen

January 6th 2017 ClaraJane’s Instructional Video series continues. 2017-01-06 HOW TO PLANT A DOLLAR TREE BY CLARAJANE [1:39]:  Now you know. Stay tuned for the right and wrong way to curtsy!  (o: #Sacajawea  

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My Pizzeria Birthday 2016

Posted on 2017/01/04 by circuskitchen

Monday, December 26th 2016 For my birthday this year, family graciously came to dinner at Pizzeria Regina where I work for kids night, including Aunt Jane Ann from Dallas!  It was a win-win-win and everyone (save for my poor suffering hubsand) … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year from the O’s

Posted on 2017/01/01 by circuskitchen

January 1st 2017   After a wonderful 3-show gig and amazing NYE sushi feast with backgammon courtesy of  Dear Hubsand.   New Year’s Day we wandered around Boston Common.  Here are the kids fighting over who gets to pose in … Continue reading →

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Tell Me About…

Posted on 2017/01/01 by circuskitchen

January 1st 2017 This morning I explained to my son that although there’s nothing wrong with him playing a lot of Minecraft, video games are designed to provide a hit of dopamine in your brain at regular intervals, which easily … Continue reading →

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Mohawk Cabining – December 2016

Posted on 2016/12/30 by circuskitchen

December 28th-30th 2016   Oh yes we did!  Thought we were “camping.”  Turns out we were “glamping.”  In a cabin.  In Heaven. (aka: Mohawk Trail State Forest!) 2016-12-30 Mohawk Cabining [4:30]:             

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Christmas According to Kids

Posted on 2016/12/22 by circuskitchen

December 2016 Christmas According to Kids – Southland Christian Church [3:16]:     M&S 2016 Christmas Ad: Christmas with love from Mrs Claus [3:01]:     For the win; Mom Teaches Her Child How to Be Santa. I love this:  http://www.unwindly.com/mom-teaches-child-santa/ … Continue reading →

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Mommy Daughter Time – Salon Edition

Posted on 2016/12/21 by circuskitchen

December 21st 2016 A new tradition is born.  Mommy-Daughter time.  What a concept. In light of the pending holidays, it was strait to the nail salon for us.  And in light of how dear daughter has not been letting me … Continue reading →

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Santa’s Message to Gavin and ClaraJane

Posted on 2016/12/21 by circuskitchen

December 2016 Using his amazing “PNP Console,” Santa sent these messages to my Babies. Santa’s Message to Gavin [1:43]: https://www.portablenorthpole.com/en/player/585aa64953736-585aa649537da Santa’s Message to ClaraJane [1:43]: https://www.portablenorthpole.com/en/player/58541871544bd-5854187154563   Wow Santa, you are amazing.  Thanks for everything you do and best of luck in … Continue reading →

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