Tag Archives: Jennifer

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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Ali & Anthony’s Wedding

Posted on 2012/06/22 by circuskitchen

What a privilege and joy to be a part of Allison and Anthony’s Wedding this past weekend, at the stunning Salisbury Estate in DesMoines, Iowa. Here is my video synopsis in three and a half minutes, as captured by cell … Continue reading →

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Froot Loops

Posted on 2012/03/24 by circuskitchen

Possibly the all-time favorite video I have ever made. [5mins ,1sec]

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Spring Picnic

Posted on 2012/03/20 by circuskitchen

The Vernal Equinox brought outrageously warm weather, and the inspiration to have ourselves a pic-a-nic! Thanks for making it happen Amanda!  (o:

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Rocket Guys

Posted on 2012/02/19 by circuskitchen

After earning a whole jar full of marbles for good deeds, Gavin finally got to launch his Daddy’s model rocket.  It was a Sunday in February, although it felt like Spring, Summer and Fall all at the same time.  Enjoy … Continue reading →

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The Author Celebration of Miles J. Kolonoski

Posted on 2012/02/17 by circuskitchen

On Friday we were invited to attend the “Author Celebration” of my nephew Miles, whose school age is 3 at the Tobin Montessori School in Cambridge.   Here is both our video and written review of the event.  Congratulations Miles, and … Continue reading →

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Valentimes

Posted on 2012/02/14 by circuskitchen

So we did it.  By doing “IT,” we proved we COULD do it.  But what did we do?  And at what cost?  Here’s what went down.  Seeing as: 1) I have wrought unto my family a Reign of Holy Terror … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s First Swim

Posted on 2012/02/03 by circuskitchen

[2 min, 26 secs]  Film notes: 1)  The subtitle of this movie is “Got it!” 2) About the music, it is the french version of “Beyond the Sea” of Bobby Darrin fame.   I’ve always had mixed feelings about the lyrics, … Continue reading →

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Flamly Pit Stop

Posted on 2012/01/21 by circuskitchen

On our way home from VT, ClaraJane needed us to pull over to nurse, and Paul needed to find something to occupy Gavin.  Voila!  Flamly Pit Stop.  (o: [36 seconds]

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Bed Rest, Baby!

Posted on 2012/01/03 by circuskitchen

Amid clawing our way out from under the Deluge of Holiday Delights (about which I haven’t even *begun* posting), alas and alack I have thrown out my back.  After a debilitating night robbed of sleep, much needed meds, a desperate dose … Continue reading →

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