"...but just for a moment because soon I will be foraging for and ingesting sticks."

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2008.

I love how they're in the same position.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2009.

Walnut shortbread

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2010.

Sephardic almond macaroons.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2009.

Dark gingerbread pear cake

Hudson, Ohio, USA, November 2008.

Thankfully, we only used 5 of them: 4 to represent "40," plus 1 makes 41. Otherwise the house would have burned down.

Sister's 41st birthday, Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2008.

...teases Jet with a snowball.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2009.

But this little girl came into our lives today. We are hoping she will go live with my parents. Of course, because she is a dog -- and a puppy, no less -- we had to photograph her to within an inch of her life.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2007.

Sesame butter cups

Hudson, Ohio, USA, November 2009.

Love her eyes here.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2009.

Entering the front door, you pass immediately by the kitchen (on your left) and enter our living room/office area.

Herb breadsticks

Hudson, Ohio, USA, November 2008.

Every moment spent in my first home can be thought of as,

the central building block at the top - the foundation,

clearly significant even as the arch continues.

Self-portrait #3

01. in Number Series

[rotate, crop, slight vignette]

Making faces

Chicken breasts stuffed with goat cheese, caramelized leeks and thyme

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2009.

You did it! You bought your first home! It can be overwhelming at times, but keeping up with your home does not have to be rocket science. Here are a few tips to keep up with your house and get the most from your house.

1. Change the filter in your air conditioner every 30 to 90 days....

www.mrrealtygroupflorida.com/bought-first-home-now/

Soft pretzels

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2009.

Chicken, black bean and goat cheese tostadas

Hudson, Ohio, USA, June 2008.

Two layers of plastic wrap and two layers of aluminum foil protect my precious pesto.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, September 2007.

Tomato and bread salad with ricotta

Hudson, Ohio, USA, September 2010.

Ready for the saag.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, February 2007.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, November 2008.

Very crispy and buttery.

Best buttermilk pancakes

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2008.

view of living room from kitchen

Couscous with cubanelles and fresh mozzarella

Hudson, Ohio, USA, August 2008.

Mom made them, and it's like a frozen cannoli. Amazing.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2010.

This photo is very much inspired by Lucy's gorgeous work over at Nourish Me.

(Black bean salad)

Hudson, Ohio, USA, September 2008.

Looking out towards the downstairs bathroom.

One cup, on its way to becoming pate a choux.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, August 2008.

via Instagram ift.tt/2Ef6zYX

ANZAC biscuits

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2008.

Joe's favorite chair in the living room was also the place Sarah liked to read, eat, and nap.

Participants seeking advice from Mr Alex Lim, HDB, and Mr Martin Tay, ABS, during the tea reception.

There are raspberries in there.

Ligurian lemon cake

Hudson, Ohio, USA, June 2008.

Guacamole

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2010.

Though my tomato crop rode the short bus this summer, this one little guy sure did taste good.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, August 2007.

Sleepy, Christmas-scarved Chessie.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2006.

Yuki

Don't come closer!

Roasted tomato marinara

Hudson, Ohio, USA, September 2008.

Focaccia

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2009.

These photos are from Jet's first birthday, back in April. Sleepy Chessie.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2007.

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

Apple strudel

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2009.

Tsoureki

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2008.