Category Archives: siblings

You Know When Pops is Coming Cuz He’s Here

Thursday, November 8th 2018 Sometimes we’re not sure when Grandpa Pops is going to arrive when he visits us from Minnesota.  Today we have a pretty good hunch.  And when I mentioned this to the kids there was much rejoicing. … Continue reading

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Laughter League Live: My Kids’ Stardom

Thursday, November 1st 2018 Might I mention that each of my kids were SUPERSTARS for this historic event!?!           Super proud Mama!!! The whole team was proud of them actually. (And so much positive audience feedback, … Continue reading

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Inmanween Creatures

Friday, October 26th 2018 2018-10-26 Inmanween Creatures [1:06]: ClaraJane as Harley Quinn Gavin Trick-or-Treats AND shop at the hardware store. Gavin is officially taller than the babysitter, ❤️Julia❤️. Moreover, Mom&Dad went OUT later thanks to ❤️Julia❤️. Also, our cat can … Continue reading

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Little Rock Landing

(Later that same) Thursday, October 18th 2018 2018-10-18 Little Rock Landing [1 min]: Gavin’s first highlight comes in the form of finding a forgotten credit card in our check-in kiosk and turning it in to an officer. He already felt … Continue reading

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Life in the Dream

Thursday, October 11th 2018 I just love how my daughter’s reading has caught fire.   And how my son loves (needed, choose and appreciates) his new sneakers. And how he is a lanky jumble of limbs with shoes; just like … Continue reading

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AniMALL Riders

Wednesday, October 10th 2018 So much to blog, so little time.  Today I offer 22 seconds of my kids riding these ridiculous animal scooters around the mall.  They even gave their ol’ mom a ride, lol. 2018-10-10 AniMALL Riders [22 … Continue reading

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Lovely Hella Honk Day

Sunday, October 7th 2018 ClaraJane (in red bike helmet) front row center for Environmental Encroachment on the Honk Stage, weather be damned. 2018-10-07 Lovely Hella Honk Day [48 seconds]: #LeSwoon

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Just a Relaxing Saturday

Saturday, September 22nd 2018 Nothing to see here folks. *Yawn.*   2018-09-22 Just a Relaxing Saturday [33 seconds]:   Too bad domestic life with kids is so booor-ring. #not #infactnever ♥♥

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Cambridge Italian Festival 2018

Sunday, September 9th 2018   At the risk of our poor neglected cheerdlen not having enough fun in their lives, we also managed to attend our annual neighborhood “Cosmas and Damian” Italian Festival.  Always a hit, and so amazing it’s … Continue reading

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At Rise: Post Carnival Games

Sunday, September 9th 2018   AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are walking home from the annual neighborhood carnival around the corner.  The kids run ahead and pause just before home. Gavin:  [Baps ClaraJane with giant big purple ball.] ClaraJane [Screaming]: Gavin … Continue reading

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