Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2009.

His body is walking away from his head, and it's taking the balloons with it.

(This is one of the ornaments that was on my "bedroom tree" when I was little, and it is precious. I still hang it every year, so I did perform some emergency superglue surgery. The procedure seems to have gone well.)

Hudson, Ohio, USA, November 2007.

Truck-stop cinnamon rolls

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2008.

Before you buy, get the answers to these key questions: Why to buy? When to buy? How to buy? What to buy?

Chicken souvlaki

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2010.

Sesame butter cups

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2009.

(Boston, MA 12/14/24) Mayor Michelle Wu attends the First Time Homebuyer Celebration. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox)

Chocolate Valentino with homemade cinnamon ice cream

Hudson, Ohio, USA, February 2009.

Jet nearly became a dog in the week we were away. She is growing so fast.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2006.

An alternative red sauce, this one with meat

Hudson, Ohio, USA, June 2009.

Mole poblano

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2008.

Spinach lasagna

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2009.

Close-up on pancake, post-flip.

Best buttermilk pancakes

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2008.

To garnish the sundaes.

Blueberry-corn ice cream sundaes

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2010.

Pizza Margherita and pizza with sage-walnut pesto and gorgonzola

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2008.

Even though we won't be in town this holiday season, I couldn't not decorate.

Tomato and bread salad with ricotta

Hudson, Ohio, USA, September 2010.

This is part of the cake that I made for my younger nephew's 4th birthday, per his request. He asked for King Boo riding in the Piranha Prowler, from the Wii MarioKart game, and this is the Piranha Prowler. (Well, sort of the Piranha Prowler. As close as I could get using my car-cake pan.)

My nephew said he "really wanted to challenge me" with his 4th birthday cake. That is a quote.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, February 2009.

That Gator looks tough, but she had a hole in one of its legs inside of 10 minutes.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2007.

Simple ingredients = magnificent meal.

Pasta e ceci alla Romana

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2008.

Light wheat bread

Hudson, Ohio, USA, November 2010.

Leaded glass, nice stairway.

Apple and cheddar scones

Hudson, Ohio, USA, November 2010.

This for sale sign for these homes for sale in located on Lee Highway and Helen Lane.

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2009: Jason and Monique's First Home (on military base)

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Some family gathering / party photos by Aunt Gretchen

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Hard tack

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2008.

Palak paneer with saffron rice

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2008.

Zatar crackers with ful medames

Hudson, Ohio, USA, September 2008.

Pre washing machine, pre fridge freezer.

Pizza Margherita and pizza with sage-walnut pesto and gorgonzola

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2008.

Almond, pine nut and apricot crumb cake

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2008.

Zatar crackers with ful medames

Hudson, Ohio, USA, September 2008.

Indian tacos, breakfast-style

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2008.

Jet loves her rings.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2008.

Homegrown tomato salad with feta and cracked black pepper

Hudson, Ohio, USA, August 2008.

French yule log

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2008.

She loves it, plus it cuts WAY down on the drool so I don't have to mop the floor each time she takes a drink.

Everybody wins.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2007.

So freaking tasty.

Palak paneer with saffron rice

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2008.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2008.

Current high score holder for wii fit hula hoops

I need to finish the curtains for this room.

Tim Tam cheesecake

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2009.

She is all legs and ears.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, August 2006.

Jet demonstrates uncharacteristic restraint. Good girl.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2007.

With Mom's cinnamon ice cream!

Dark gingerbread pear cake

Hudson, Ohio, USA, November 2008.

Sephardic almond macaroons.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2009.

Me and Emma opening the front door to our first house!

She was SO TIRED from fetching tennis ball stick, yet she would not let go of it. She was holding onto it for dear life, panting.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2008.