I don't know what kind of tree this is, but I do know that it's in our backyard and it's beautiful.

(Update: Mom says this is a purple plum. Awesome.)

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2006.

Arugula-almond pesto

Hudson, Ohio, USA, June 2009.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2007.

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The pink dye, upper right, didn't work as well as the other colors.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2008.

My yard is your yard, little dude.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2010.

The nursery was also a play room that contained the remainder of Sarah's toys, books, stuffed animals. Here she points at one she wants.

The florets get so crispy and yummy when roasted.

Spaghetti with roasted broccoli and garlic scapes

Hudson, Ohio, USA, June 2009.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2009.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2009.

Cranberry- (or strawberry-) walnut celebration bread

Hudson, Ohio, USA, August 2009.

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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, May 2009.

Jet's 3rd birthday, Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 24, 2009.

Pan-fried tofu with spicy lemongrass sauce.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2009.

The hallway between the Nursery and her parent's bedroom was the longest, unimpeded, thoroughfare in the house.

She is so cute. I mean, you allow her one hour away from her 4- and 2-year-olds -- and her demanding law job -- and she makes all sorts of cute confections.

Too bad the Bears lost.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2007.

Sort of like a brain.

Spinach lasagna

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2009.

Baklava

Hudson, Ohio, USA, February 2009.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2008.

She does love icy treats.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2008.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2007.

...I'm an engineer!

Apple strudel

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2009.

Arugula-almond pesto

Hudson, Ohio, USA, June 2009.

Jet takes a breather.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2008.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, February 2008.

Ciabatta

Hudson, Ohio, USA, June 2009.

I think there are over 5 sexy old cars in my neighborhood

Christopsomos

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2009.

Filbert gateau with praline buttercream

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2008.

One of her favorite games, especially in the snow.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, February 2008.

YOU CANNOT HAVE IT. EVEN THOUGH I WANT YOU TO HAVE IT. SO YOU CAN THROW IT FOR ME. BUT SINCE I WON'T GET MY 100-POUND SELF OFF IT, I WILL JUST BARK AT YOU INSTEAD. RUFF.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2008.

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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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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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Casatiello

Hudson, Ohio, USA, June 2009.