A bouquet of sunflowers sits on a table below a painting by Tom Titlow Sr. Photo by Faye Murman

A bride and groom celebrate their wedding at the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Saturday, August 20, 2011.

A little boy snuggles with a cat.

The Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday, August 17, 2011.The Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday, August 17, 2011.The Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday, August 17, 2011.The Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday, August 17, 2011.

A portrait of our cat Steven.

The Irish Memorial in Old City, Philadelphia on August 14, 2011.

The Juliani-Stewart family at the Race St. Pier in Philadelphia on August 13, 2011.

A chocolate cake baked by my Nana. August 12, 2011, Avoca, PA.

Goodbye, Avoca.

After spending seven weeks back home with my family, it’s time to come back to Philadelphia. This is one of three cakes baked by my Nana for my “goodbye” party.

Avoca, PA on Thursday, Aug 11, 2011.Avoca, PA on Thursday, Aug 11, 2011.Avoca, PA on Thursday, Aug 11, 2011.

Antique shopping in Mount Pocono, PA on Tuesday, Aug 9, 2011.Antique shopping in Mount Pocono, PA on Tuesday, Aug 9, 2011.

Antique shopping with Nana in Mount Pocono, just like we used to do when I was kid.

Avoca, PA on Monday, Aug 8, 2011.

Ben shows off his Jedi skills in Lake Jean on Sunday, Aug 7, 2011.A family enjoys Lake Jean on Sunday, Aug 7, 2011.Nathan picks wild blueberries near Lake Jean in Rickett's Glen state Park on Sunday, Aug 7, 2011.Nathan picks wild blueberries near Lake Jean in Rickett's Glen state Park on Sunday, Aug 7, 2011.A funny typo outside Big Ten restaurant near Rickett's Glen State Park.Ben shows his "surprised face" at Big Ten restaurant near Rickett's Glen State Park.Fog hangs over the mountains after a rainfall in Dallas, PA. Taken from a moving car.

A summer rain falls in Avoca, PA on Saturday, August 6, 2011.

A young boy enjoys a sunset walk in Avoca, PA on Friday, August 5, 2011.Grandparents take a sunset walk with their grandchildren over the I-81 catwalk in Avoca, PA on Friday, August 5, 2011.

Tucker the dog relaxes in his bed on Thursday, August 4, 2011 in Avoca, PA.Boogles the cat enjoys his favorite outdoor spot on Thursday, August 4, 2011 in Avoca, PA.