Cousins Rowan and Esmee enjoyed some quality playtime while John finished cooking. Rowan loved the tent, and both kids fought over the stroller. Life’s rough for the under 3 crowd.Catherine did an amazing job decorating the playroom. All the adults were jealous of Esmee.Rowan loved the tent so much, he was literally doing sommersaults in it. To avoid injury, we had to put it away. Adults are such party-poopers.The baby goes in the stroller.Interception by Rowan!I’m outta here!Finally, peace is restored.

This year John and Catherine hosted Thanksgiving at their lovely home in Minneapolis. The rest of us came from Brooklyn, Menlo Park and Des Moines. With two toddlers in the midst, there was lots of laughter (and a few tears) to be had. And with a gourmet chef in the house, there were lots of good eats! Thanks to John for an amazing Thanksgiving dinner!

First order of business: family photos