Filbert gateau with praline buttercream

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2008.

Lots of natural light bursting from all corners of the house. One of my favorite things about our new home.

Sometimes she gets testy.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2006.

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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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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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Anadama bread

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2009.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2009.

So lovely in the Fire King bowl.

Chocolate crinkles

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2008.

Sarah walks up the entrance to her front door. She was great at knocking and turning the knob.

Seriously? GTFO.

Plum and McIntosh tart

Hudson, Ohio, USA, September 2009.

...she needs to bark and flail at it a little. You know, just to keep it on its toes.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, September 2006.

Probably not.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2008.

Apple strudel

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2009.

Layered chocolate fudge cake

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2010.

French yule log

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2008.

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Ligurian lemon cake

Hudson, Ohio, USA, June 2008.

So do I, kind of.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, August 2008.

Double ginger cupcakes with lemon glaze

Hudson, Ohio, USA, February 2009.

Master bedroom

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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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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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Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2006.

Eddie's office - baseball shelf

So picture the rusted shutters a dark grey, the stone edging a brighter white, roses blooming and balcony flower boxes and we begin to see a prettier picture. Hopefully.

Plum and McIntosh tart

Hudson, Ohio, USA, September 2009.

Spinach, mushroom and ricotta pie

Hudson, Ohio, USA, November 2008.

in her new backyard

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2008.

Bagels

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2009.

Layered chocolate fudge cake

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2010.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2009.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2008.

Jet moves to Phase II of Apple Time, when she gets the whole thing to herself to eat as she wishes.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2007.

Roasted tomato marinara

Hudson, Ohio, USA, September 2008.

Turkey meatballs

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2008.

Totally cute and amazingly delicious. And a little tedious to make.

But Husband (a huge c. corn fan) is worth it!

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2009.

Yet simultaneously preventing us from throwing the frisbee.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2008.

Fabulous filled cookies

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2009.

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Plum and McIntosh tart

Hudson, Ohio, USA, September 2009.