I feel vindicated.

"Julia Child," Day Two., a photo by Leenechan on Flickr.

This is probably the most perfect rose bloom I've seen all year. No thrips in sight, no sun damage. "Julia Child," half your leaves may be peppered with blackspot, but I love you right now.

You've come a long way, baby.

Our Most Requested Dessert., a photo by Leenechan on Flickr.

Actually, I didn't. This golden piecrust is Kristen's masterpiece. I just helped out with the filling and the egg wash. XD

Since the start of the fall, we've baked four apple pies. And we're going to keep on baking them until apples are no longer in season. Apple pie is everybody's favorite. I like to alternate between apple, cherry and blueberry but it seems that everyone else just wants apple...