Before she headed back to Boston, my sister made us an incredible meal at our house. All from scratch!

Tomato-butternut squash bisque with homemade croutons. I WISH I HAD AN ENDLESS SUPPLY OF THIS STUFF. IT'S LIKE SOUP CRACK.

Here’s Billiam trying to win the heart of yet another dog.
Image 001: Tico and Billiam in serious discussion.
Image 002: Billiam smiles but Tico is focused on the graham cracker.
Image 003: Tico begrudgingly looks at the camera.

Did any of us predict the family gymnast would turn into a chef? NO.

Slow-cooked pork chop, cream marlasca sauce, mushrooms, shaved lettuce, and roasted apple.

Tico: World's smallest heifer.