Thanksgiving in Rochester

We were thrilled to have family join us in Rochester for Thanksgiving this year.  Nothing makes me happier than seeing our kids bond with their Oma, aunts and uncle and spending lots of quality time together.  And having family to play with Malea and Emmy while I get to cook a big meal is pretty awesome too!  As you can see, reading books is still one of Emmy's all time favorite activities...

Oma even read to her in German.



The stunning table decor is all Chira (thanks Nong!), with beautiful floral centerpiece arranged by Oma.

Anna helping in the kitchen.  She's a master gravy maker!










We were treated to a post-Thanksgiving dinner serenade by Anna - haha!

Would have been so cute if Emmy's eyes were open. At least you can see her eyelashes... Luckily she didn't get my stubby ones! 

And of course, our Thanksgiving feast wouldn't be complete without homemade pies - classic pumpkin and apple kind this year!

I think Guinness was a little put out by our Thanksgiving feast... especially since he wasn't invited to partake!




A visit to the Festival of Trees is another Thanksgiving weekend tradition.  It's always fun to see so many creatively decorated trees, do a few crafts and get a pictures with Santa Claus! Unfortunately, Emmy wanted nothing to do with the man in the red suit, so we may have to try again with the Santa at the mall.






A few attempts at a nice family picture...



My sister got a bunch of fun shots of Emmy a.k.a. "Emmy Lu!"








After our trip to the Mall of Ameria on Saturday, we ate dinner at Peninsula, a Malaysian restaurant on "Eat Street" in Minneapolis.  The food was delicious, but the most surprising discovery for me was that Emmy LOVES laksa, is a spicy curry noodle dish!  She has a taste for spicy Asian food for sure!  I wonder how old should she be before I introduce the classic Thai condiment, chopped fresh Thai chilis in fish sauce...? 




As always, I am so thankful that my sister and her awesome camera helps us capture so many moments.  I treasure these times together and love that we have many pictures to share with familes and friends!  Thank you little sister, you are the best!