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Nutcracker 2015

Posted on 2015/12/12 by circuskitchen

Saturday,  December 12th  2015 Somehow amid December gigs  -on a Saturday no less-  we found a window of time to attend The Nutcracker Ballet!  For our family this is unprecedented.  Yet our girl is four now, so the timing seemed … Continue reading →

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Gavin’s Wishes for the World

Posted on 2015/11/28 by circuskitchen

In addition to the astounding blessings we have and the things our Boy is contemplating asking for Christmas, I’ve asked him to think about what we can also do for others who are not so fortunate.  This is what he … Continue reading →

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Ohio Thanksgiving 2015

Posted on 2015/11/26 by circuskitchen

Thursday,  November 26th 2015 By the time we get up the kids are already navigating Grandma Sue through the paces. With both regular AND chocolate whipped cream for their pancakes. The kids and I fall in love with this irresistible … Continue reading →

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Ohio Thanksgiving 2015: Parsnip Patch

Posted on 2015/11/26 by circuskitchen

Thurs Nov. 26th 2015 Grandpa Paul invites us to walk out to the parsnip patch: Et voila: Our boy tries his hand at farming (ha): On the way back, Gavin challenges Paul to a contest to see who can keep … Continue reading →

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Slept it Off

Posted on 2015/10/22 by circuskitchen

2015/10/22 “How is she feeling?” asks my mom, after my baby girl fell sick with a fever on 10/21. Here she is up and at ’em the next morning: 2015-10-22 Slept it Off [7 seconds]:

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#MommyDaddyTime

Posted on 2015/06/17 by circuskitchen

2015 In honor of Father’s Day coming up, here is a little wish for all the dads; that you GET SOME… #MommyDaddyTime. This from none other than the prolific and incomparable Holderness Family (of Christmas Jammies Fame). Enjoy! #MommyDaddyTime [3mins,43secs]: … Continue reading →

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Diarrhea!

Posted on 2015/06/13 by circuskitchen

Saturday, June 13th 2015 When you’re sliding into first And you feel a sudden burst Diarrhea! Diarrhea! When you’re sliding into 2nd And you say, “Hey wait a second!” Diarrhea! Diarrhea! When you’re sliding into 3rd And you feel a … Continue reading →

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Friends Furever – Golly What a Day

Posted on 2015/02/07 by circuskitchen

It seems Android company has combined my favorite thing about access to the internet -seeing unlikely animal pairings- and my favorite Roger Miller song -Oo De Lally- and combined them into the best commercial ever. Enjoy! Friends Furever [1min,2secs]:

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ClaraJane and Mary – True Plintecity

Posted on 2014/12/04 by circuskitchen

December 4th 2014 That time when my 3 year old daughter ClaraJane met her brand new cousin –my sister’s ONE DAY OLD baby daughter Mary– and had this to say: 2014-12-04 True Plintecity [90 seconds]:   PS:  Posting on March … Continue reading →

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Parnegramits

Posted on 2014/10/26 by circuskitchen

October 2014 (ClaraJane is 3 years old.)   CJ: Mom you know parne… 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 SEEDS? … Continue reading →

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