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We kick off the fall with some garden maintenance. Here, Bryan slaughters a tea rose bush that regularly sent branches shooting up to tangle with our neighbors' tree. - IMG 0231
Quite a root ball it had. - IMG 0603
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Sous scores a steak bone and has the best day of her life. Clare and Andrew's deck ends up a little worse for the wear. - IMG 0232
Some shots of our unkempt garden. Featured: the oregano that regularly attempts world-domination. Also, leeks, chives, strawberries, and the base of the green bean vines. - IMG 0242
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Laurel, Debbie and Sous, post-Christmas dinner. - IMG 0584
Bryan and his mom at Margaret's memorial. - IMG 0240
putting the last of the season's squash to good use - IMG 0241
Oktoberfest! Laurel's pretzels go fast. Beer-braised brisket and Marin Sun Farms sausage also pictured. - IMG 0597
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Sous is persuaded to release her toy. - IMG 0235
A stray rose branch flung across the lawn. - IMG 0233
The green beans did well this year. - IMG 0238
Afterward we treated ourselves to a little homemade sushi lunch. - IMG 0581
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The tomatoes did not. - IMG 0587
more family - IMG 0424
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Bianca and Debbie, cute as usual - IMG 0588
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Bryan prepares to toss. - IMG 0586
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Sous finds a grungy tennis ball. Score! - IMG 0560
A cheerful picnic! - IMG 0579
Adorable.