- IMG 2109
the intrepid civic - IMG 0455
Bianca hangs in there for midnight, with help from the pink Forever Lazy. - IMG 0489
roast duck and vegetables to celebrate the first day of funemployment - IMG 0459
New-dad Jesse soothes new-baby Elliot. - IMG 0454
Laurel, Leslie and Debbie in their New Year's Eve finery. - IMG 0492
a complicated, from-scratch udon that was tasty but not worth the trouble - IMG 2921
ready for trick-or-treaters - IMG 2856
A sunny Sunday presents an irresistible opportunity for oyster picnicking. - IMG 0461
(soothing achieved) - IMG 0515
a too-healthy soup in my new Le Creuset (a birthday gift) - IMG 0493
farther away - IMG 0490
closer - IMG 2112
and, breakfast time! - IMG 0529
Debbie, Johanna and Dan (in their matching kitty t-shirts!) - IMG 2858
Due to our neurotically early arrival, we secure the best table, right by the water. - IMG 0472
refreshments at Elliot's 1-month birthday party - IMG 0536
Max was not quite sure about Sous. - IMG 0469
Heather and Elliot, closer - IMG 0528
Jana, Bianca, and the side of Bryan's head - IMG 0506
Heather and Debbie - IMG 0511
a ridiculous roast-everything dinner - IMG 2887
Sous - IMG 2863
Then he shows our neighbors how to shuck an oyster. - IMG 2912
planning the "toasts" section - IMG 2110
dish washing station - IMG 0532
Bryan, George's eyebrow, and Doug - IMG 0503
Bianca, Elliott, Laurel, and food products - IMG 0505
Debbie, looking overwhelmed by the packaging choices, and Laurel - IMG 0468
Heather and Elliot - IMG 0539
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