Tag Archives: ClaraJane

OMG – Absent Fond Hearts and Bombings

Posted on 2013/04/15 by circuskitchen

My Family Has GOT to Go Away More Often Last weekend (Sat. April 13th 2013), while my family went off to our relatives’ country house in Plymouth for the weekend, I whittled away time at home, whacking away at myriad … Continue reading →

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*THE* (TED) Talk

Posted on 2013/04/12 by circuskitchen

Courtesy of my mom, this is the best (and shortest!) TED Talk I have ever watched. Despite her best efforts, comedian Julia Sweeney is forced to tell a little white lie when her 8-year-old begins learning about frog reproduction — … Continue reading →

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CJ on the Grandma Z Phone

Posted on 2013/02/28 by circuskitchen

On this day ClaraJane (@19 months) entertained her Grandma Z on the phone.  Enjoy! [2 mins, 31 secs]

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Blizzard of 2013

Posted on 2013/02/11 by circuskitchen

By Gavin. I went sledding.  I had fun.  I went really fast!  Me and… Me and my mom.  My mom pulled the sled. ******************************************************************************** Nice of my boy to do my blog for me!  I would have photo/videographed it myself … Continue reading →

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Bubble Wow Adventures

Posted on 2013/02/06 by circuskitchen

While I am away Tuesday evenings for a weekly restaurant gig, my Mom graciously takes up the slack in the transportation and childcare department, enjoying my family in my stead;  Bless her.  To my delight she gives me reviews on … Continue reading →

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The CJ Gambol

Posted on 2013/01/25 by circuskitchen

ClaraJane “Gamols” at her Big Brother’s School. (Think she is ready to go there?  She does!) [36 secs] Thanks again to Great Aunt Jane Ann for the wonderful Owl Outfit! (o=

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Infiltration Two

Posted on 2013/01/19 by circuskitchen

On this morning, as with so many mornings, there were interlopers in my bed. Sometimes (ok, a lotta times) you just gotta snap photos like, to prove it’s for real.  Like pinching yourself in a dream. (Or make a video.) … Continue reading →

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A Speck of Harmony

Posted on 2012/10/08 by circuskitchen

Life with kids is a meteor shower of experiences.  A 24-hour All-You-Can-Eat-7-Layer -Chocolate-Ice-Cream-Cake Buffet.  Trying to document it (as I am always compelled to do) is… well, ridiculous.  But every once in a while you can preserve a cherry on … Continue reading →

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Please Mr. Underwriter, Please

Posted on 2012/09/28 by circuskitchen

Find a way! So… because rent was crushing us, earlier this year I determined that my #1 goal this year was to lower our housing costs. Well, it’s been a challenging journey and a demanding experience so far, but -POSSIBLY- … Continue reading →

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Welcome Sherman

Posted on 2012/09/20 by circuskitchen

We are proud to announce the arrival of a new, beautiful, healthy baby stuffed animal; Sherman the (No Longer Sad) Dog. My sister weathered the birth beautifully.  Being a mid-wife, she is really good at this. Here for all immortality, … Continue reading →

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