Lots of photos have been taken, few have been shared.

From Jake’s birthday party:

Amanda says, “Hey, what’s with you?”

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Amanda thinks Ann is loopy.

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My Aunt Joan’s favorite words begin with an “F” and end with an “UCK.”

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Jake in a parachute.

UPDATE: This actually isn’t Jake, but one of his little friends. Who can see with such a blurry lens?

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I’m thinking of doing something stupid.

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I’ve done something stupid.

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I’m paying the price.

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An offscreen hand to help me out.

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I cook breakfast once in a while.

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The funniest named public housing development.

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A pigeon.

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Matt Levy and Goober.

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Me and Ely (nee Chairman Meow.)

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Jurgen makes a face.

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Mr. & Mrs. Johnson-Rozger (on her birthday.)

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Taken the same night (and notice how Emma’s head [Emma is the one on the right] strangely echoes Mrs. J-R’s!)

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Dumplings and Sandwiches in the Flushing Underworld:

The Levy’s and I have made a few trips to this hidden mall in Flushing (Main St. & 41st) and each time it is a major event.

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Here is Mark ordering up. Note how the decor really looks like some dude’s apartment in Queens.

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Matt and I wait in anticipation.

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The ingredients for the mystery sandwiches.

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Yum.

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Dude’s making some kinda spicy sweet noodles that kinda taste like Waffle Crisp cereal.

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Lamb sandwiches. Sooooo good.

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Outta control dumplings.

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Stinky Fried Tofu. It doesn’t sound good, it doesn’t taste good. But I am glad I tried it once.

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It’s my world!!!

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It’s my head!!!

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I love the Flushing scene, but my heart belongs to Wo Hop.

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On St. Patrick’s Day (or, actually, a few days later) Ann made Irish Food. Behold!

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The Coleman’s Double-Strength Mustard is INTENSE. Even I had to cry uncle.

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