Tag Archives: Aunt Amanda

Quarantine Cousin Time at the Pahk

Posted on 2020/05/15 by circuskitchen

Friday, May 15th 2020 A gorgeous afternoon -in spite of actual tornado warnings (?)- attempting social distancing at Lincoln Park in Somerville MA. . 2020-05-15 Quarantine Cousin Time at the Pahk [0:55]: (Note, this was indeed in May, not “June.”  … Continue reading →

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Good Friday Morning Adventure

Posted on 2016/03/25 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 25th 2016               For this “Good Friday” off from school, and because of Baby Mary’s proclivity for “adventure” in the morning times, we arranged a family get-together around that.  And though none … Continue reading →

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Math Morning – January 2016

Posted on 2016/01/28 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 28th 2016   Today was the much anticipated annual MATH MORNING at Tobin school; a rare opportunity for parents to come witness the intriguing materials and fascinating works of our students inside the classroom.  First up, ClaraJane’s class in … Continue reading →

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2015 Christmas Eve

Posted on 2015/12/24 by circuskitchen

December 24th 2015   Christmas Eve at HEJAM’s:   2015 XMAS EVE @HEJAMS [1 min, 53 secs]:     Thank you Heather (and E & J & A & M) for another wonderful year!             … Continue reading →

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Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

Posted on 2015/12/08 by circuskitchen

Tuesday,  December 8th 2015   My doctor posited this question to me yesterday. It turns out -and this will come as a surprise to exactly no one who knows me- that my brain chemistry is “hyperactive.”  (I know right?)  This … Continue reading →

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Post-Op Mamma

Posted on 2015/11/07 by circuskitchen

Saturday, November 7th 2015 Had the pleasure of waiting in the wings throughout Mom’s surgery day yesterday, and visiting her today.  So far so good!   [I know, we’re on the floor in the hospital waiting area.  Don’t worry, it’s … Continue reading →

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HALLOWEEN 2015 – The Day Before

Posted on 2015/10/31 by circuskitchen

Friday,  October 30th 2015 You’d never know it’s only the day BEFORE Halloween, starting with the Halloween Party at School:   Gavin and Miles test out their Sparring Ninja & Gladiator costumes, while the Ladybug and Warrior Girl snuggle.  Or … Continue reading →

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Cousins Mary & Miles

Posted on 2015/10/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 2nd 2015 Just these two shots alone are so cute I can hardly stand it.     After a visit to their house on Friday afternoon, lo & behold, Paul comes home with our kids PLUS one.  Just … Continue reading →

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Snow Day Sledding

Posted on 2015/01/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 28th 2015 Here we have one of the many snow days we had so far this year, in pictorial and video review.   Or will be soon maybe:         …as ClaraJane takes in the sites. … Continue reading →

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Baby Cousin To Be!

Posted on 2014/09/29 by circuskitchen

ClaraJane can hardly wait to meet her new Baby Cousin-To-Be! Baby Cousin To Be [51 seconds]: Neither can we! (But we will.) (o:

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