Apple strudel

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2009.

Graham crackers

Hudson, Ohio, USA, February 2009.

Such a beauty.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, September 2008.

Exacting work.

Fabulous filled cookies

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2009.

Master Bedroom (phong ngu chinh)

Jet puts her foot down.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2007.

Baci di ricotta

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2008.

Rafael

Vegetarian (or not) "cassoulet"

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2008.

Challah

Hudson, Ohio, USA, June 2009.

Unless you forcibly pry it from my doggie jaw.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2008.

There are several of these beauties getting ready to bloom in the front garden. It's so fun to buy bulbs in the fall, plant them and then forget what/how many you planted. Makes for a lovely surprise in the spring!

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 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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Before the kids

As seen from the lliving room window.

Old, cracked windows.

She is looking over there, to try to lull me into a false sense that I can get the ball away from her. Then, when I try, she will GRAB IT. And RUN AWAY.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, February 2008.

Cinnamon raisin walnut bread

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 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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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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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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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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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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So much better than a meager chip.

Ultimate soft and chewy chocolate chunk cookies

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2008.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2009.

Frosted with lemon swiss meringue buttercream

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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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