Summer Oden

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“Oden” Cedar Park, 2026

Tonight we had oden for dinner. We normally save this dish for the winter months when it’s cold outside and we want something warm and comforting, but Mariko had the craving, so she ordered an oden set from Weee! and added egg and tofu to round it out. It was delicious! 🍲😊

Sky Watching From The Loft

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“Golden Clouds” Cedar Park, 2026

When we’re hanging out in the living room in the evening, I can see the sky starting to turn colors through the window. When it goes orange, pink, and purple like this, I know it’s time to head upstairs to the loft window and see what kind of shots I can get. Tonight was pretty nice! 🌇📷

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/350 sec, ISO400
“Deep Pink Clouds” Cedar Park, 2026

First Visit To Banh Mi Oven

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“Banh Mi” Cedar Park, 2026

Today we visited Banh Mi Oven to pick up sandwiches for lunch. Banh mi is so good! We usually get one with pâté, and the meat varies each time. This was my first visit to Banh Mi Oven though, and I’d say pretty good! 🥖😋

Anko Wants A Taste

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“Curious Anko” Cedar Park, 2026

Anko really wanted a taste of our ravioli tonight. She tries to play it cool up on the table, but we know exactly what she wants! 🐱🍝

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“Curious Anko” Cedar Park, 2026

New Glasses, New Prescription

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“New Glasses” Cedar Park, 2026

I visited my eye doctor recently and got a new prescription for my glasses. I’ve been using eyebuydirect the past few years, but this time I went with eyeconic since it links directly to my insurance, making it easy to use my employer vision benefits.

I found some frames I really liked, and I am happy to report that they fit great and the lenses are wonderful. Ordering glasses online can be a little hit or miss, but I am thrilled to have hit the jackpot with these. 👓✨