Tag Archives: Gavin

Ohio Thanksgiving 2015: Face Painting

Posted on 2015/11/27 by circuskitchen

Friday,  November 27th 2015 Click to view video:  2015-11-27 PAINTING OF THE FACES [1:27] ♡♡♡ Wolf Erin & Tiger Julia Butterfly Flicka Zebra Claire Braveheart Drew Emily’s Collage The Tables Turn Gavin and Alicia in hysterics at their creation on my … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s Tattoo Parlour, Revisited

Posted on 2015/11/20 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 20th 2015 In a time when my awareness has become particularly sensitive to the intrusion of technology and commercialism in our lives, and when I am in calm but passionate pursuit of Mindfulness and making peace with the … Continue reading →

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Dumb Ways to Die, by Gavin

Posted on 2015/11/13 by circuskitchen

Friday,  November 13th 2015, after school Today CJ gave us very specific updates from Room 283, and Gavin gave us this cartoon he penciled in Art Class today. “Hi I’m Fred and I’m going to show you some dumb ways … Continue reading →

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Flying Boys

Posted on 2015/08/31 by circuskitchen

Monday, August 31 2015 On this day, Gavin and Miles had a brief but vigorous playdate. 2015-08-31 FLYING BOYS [40seconds]:    

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Trumpet Boy Attack

Posted on 2015/08/27 by circuskitchen

Thursday, August 27th 2015 This one is for my Dad, Grandpa Bruce, who wonders if Gavin is practicing his trumpet. The answer is, sort of! 2015-08-27 Trumpet Boy Attack [32 seconds]:

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HOT COFFEE IN BED

Posted on 2015/08/08 by circuskitchen

Saturday, August 8th 2015 IT’S HAPPENED! At last, at last!  The REASON I had children has come to fruition:   NEWS BULLETIN:  On this day in history, my 7 y/o son Gavin fully executed the making and delivering of coffee … Continue reading →

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Lost at Pond – Plymouth Edition

Posted on 2015/07/20 by circuskitchen

Sat-Mon July 18-20, 2015 This weekend we sneaked away for a little impromptu escape for two nights and one luxurious day at my Sister-in-Law, Auntie Liz’s place in the magical wilds of Plymouth, replete with:           … Continue reading →

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Before and After

Posted on 2015/07/13 by circuskitchen

Monday, July 13th 2015 On the way to the park:   And on the way back:   Ahh… that’s better!

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Rant Resolution

Posted on 2015/05/20 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, May 20th 2015 [At rise: Following a tense family situation, Mother is reprimanding Son.] Me: Gavin! You are seven years old. I know you could clearly see I was on the PHONE. I am not one of those mothers … Continue reading →

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“If” Gavin Had 100 Books

Posted on 2015/04/07 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, April 7th 2015   At school assembly this morning, Gavin’s class sang an original rendition of “If I Had a Million Dollars,” while showcasing their own artwork about a favorite thing.   When it was Gavin’s turn he actually … Continue reading →

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