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It was my dad's birthday, so we went to Rochester.

Perfect perfect perfect summer weather. I miss that about CNY - warm sun, cool air, humidity happiness. We spent lots of time sitting on this deck. There are so many birds, it's like an aviary. All day long. There's one of those gliding couchswings and the whole space is like a big extension of the kitchen, which makes the outdoors the very best kind of dining room.

We played darts!

Dad CRUSHED us with his superior follow-through. And then the cousins came for dinner!

I've always liked the idea of a story sort of telling itself through images. I think this one is pretty good...

So the birthday cake was... an adventure. (And it may have turned out mildly NSFW.) But it was damn. good. Who knew the entertainment six layers could provide?

Thanks Mom and Dad!