Tag Archives: Gavin

GAVIN CJ DANCE OFF

Posted on 2014/08/04 by circuskitchen

Monday, August 4th 2014 After their first day of camp so far this summer, Gavin performed some dance moves he learned… while adoring sister emulates him with all her heart. GLO CJ DANCE [1min, 25 secs]:  http://youtu.be/ytF8j_Lo33E   I know … Continue reading →

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Nature Frog Kids

Posted on 2014/08/03 by circuskitchen

Sunday, August 3rd 2014 In Plymouth: And then the release.  Can you see it? God bless “Vitamin N,” and every chance we have to take it!

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SPLASH DOWN! Abridged

Posted on 2014/07/17 by circuskitchen

Of all the footage we generated in making the “Splash Down Crash Down” Trilogy, here is la petite piece de resistance: Splash Down! Abridged: [42 seconds] What a total treat to do this project with my kids and 2 nephews. … Continue reading →

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SPLASH DOWN CRASH DOWN 3000!!!

Posted on 2014/07/17 by circuskitchen

Special Family Reunion Time in “Oakland” California with my kids and nephews and brother, sisters and parents! SPLASH DOWN CRASH DOWN! [3:31]: SPLASH DOWN REDUX!! [3:53]: SPLASH DOWN TROIS!!!  [3:26]:   #Skyline

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Kids Coin Project

Posted on 2014/06/26 by circuskitchen

Thursday, June 26th 2014 Being a coin fetishist (and yes I’ll admit it, a *packrat*), among other things I took interest when the U.S. Treasury began minting state-themed quarters, oh, what was it, like 15 years ago?  You might recall … Continue reading →

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Uncle Attack!

Posted on 2014/06/22 by circuskitchen

June 22nd 2014 – Minnesota This fateful day, Uncle Paul was attacked by a wild pack of coyotes, I mean kids.          WILL HE SURVIVE?  Watch to find out! Uncle Attack! [1min, 44secs]: Again I’d like to thank … Continue reading →

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Three Pound Knock Down

Posted on 2014/06/22 by circuskitchen

June 19, 2014 In Minnesota this last Summer, Gavin and Zachary got busy wrestling. Enjoy! 3 Pound Knock Down [1min, 16secs]: Note:  I’d like to thank my lovely niece Olivia for inspiring me to get this up on the blog … Continue reading →

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He Loves Soldiers

Posted on 2014/05/26 by circuskitchen

In honor of Memorial Day, Gavin wrote this: Then he turned it into a Memorial Day “Book”: Gavin’s M D Book   I want to be a soldier.   Wars are cool.   I love soldiers.   Happy Memorial Day Weekend *   … Continue reading →

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Design-A-Window Contest Winner

Posted on 2014/03/12 by circuskitchen

On this day back in January, we discovered that Stella Bella, our local toy store, was holding a Design-A-Window Display Contest.  Gavin gave it a go: On March 12th they called me to say GAVIN WON! Here, in his words, is … Continue reading →

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Bunny Diaries: Fun in the Bun House

Posted on 2014/03/06 by circuskitchen

Fun with Animals. Bun House Oddball [click to play, 21 seconds]: I love how Gavin lined the stairway with carrots: And how Peter Parker disregards not being a bunny himself: Make yourself at home, CAT!

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