Earlier today, we celebrated the last night of Hanukkah with my family. There were two kinds of latkes, brisket, salad, and guacamole (it’s the only green vegetable my cousin’s two young kids will eat). We brought doughnuts for dessert (that’s what was requested).

I brought jams and pickles for the adults and Scott picked out LEGOs for the little kids (they were a hit).

Derek asked how matches worked and got explanation that included phrases like “it’s seems like magic, but it’s actually science” and “they’re not for kids to play with.”

It was a lovely night.