Last Christmas, we sent Esmee a stuffed dachshund from Muji. It’s just like the family pooch, Flash, only less colorful.

Esmee is such a sweet little girl. She likes to read. She likes Lenin. She’s cuddly. And she shares a bed with Flash, the family dachshund.

Reading in the playroom

Cuddling with Auntie Annie

Snacking on Lenin

Carrying the dog bed (and showing off her impressive belly!)

Ready for sleep (in Flash’s bed)

Esmee and Rowan had to learn about jealousy during the Thanksgiving festivities. First there was the doll stroller. Then there was the booster seat. In the end everyone made nice.

The ultimate crying duel… over who gets to sit in the booster seat!

And later in the evening, a peace offering of cereal.

John went all out on his Thanksgiving feast, with turkey on the grill, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, roasted veggies, cassoulet, cranberry sauce, and two kinds of bread. Most impressive was Patrick’s DOUBLE shot of dinner, plate piled high both times. All of this food was amazing, and made for excellent leftovers on Saturday. Thanks John for one of the most amazing Thanksgiving dinners ever!

Delicious cassoulet, I gotta make this soon.

Roasted veggies

Mashed potatoes and stuffing

Bird carving

But can you move like Rowan???