Everyone has that aunt. You know the one: She remembers every birthday, holiday, feast day, christening day, and anniversary; sends cards that arrive exactly on time; and fills boxes with goodies that she found for you “just because.” My aunt, we’ll call her Auntie J, is such a person. The joke goes in our home that she’s known for sending “Auntie J is coming” gifts, bringing “Auntie J has arrived” gifts, presenting you with the gift for the occasion she’s come to see you on, bestowing an “Auntie J is leaving” gift, and finishing it by sending a thank-you card once she’s home.
With all this in mind, and aware that Auntie J was celebrating an important birthday this year, we decided to surprise her with gifts, cards, and special desserts during our family’s annual Fourth of July weekend celebration. Naturally, I volunteered my services on the dessert front, and set to work finding out her favorite treats. Cheesecake and warm chocolate chip cookies topped the list, so off to the store I went.
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