Jeanine and I got an early start on our drive to Burlington, VT where we had Thanksgiving dinner with Jeanine’s sister Susan and her friend Jean. The kids arrived last night. Everyone chipped in to prepare the feast although Nicolai was demoted from butterhorn roll dough kneading to sweet potato peeling by Maya who felt his technique was too aggressive. Kyle was our go-to turkey carver and managed the task with aplomb. Jeanine brined the turkey last night and delivered it ready for roasting as well as pies and other desserts. Jean prepared the green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy and teamed up with Susan for the stuffing and corn pudding. The entire operation was run with Swiss watch precision; all of the food was ready at the same time and cooked to perfection.