Auntie Amy is still in town and the kids all had dinner together at Ankong’s house. It’s so fun to have so many cousins around!
Uncle Jeff
The kids have really enjoyed hanging out with Uncle Jeff at VBS.
Here they are saying a prayer before lunch with another counselor.
Crazy Kids
I often say that my kids a little crazy and these photos prove my point.
More swimming!
The kids all went swimming again and ate In-N-Out for dinner!
Peanut’s 4th Birthday
It’s Peanut’s 4th birthday and his day started with a giant breakfast with Dada and Janie.
At school, Peanut brought a book to share and the Miss Summer read it to the class.
After school, we took him to Southshore for a long-overdue haircut.
So handsome!
When we asked what he wanted for this birthday, Peanut said “I want a basket.” After some thought, I remembered that Janie got to go to Daiso with Ankong to pick out whatever she wanted for her birthday. Apparently that made quite an impression on him and he wanted to do the same for his.
So we walked around the store with his basket and did a little shopping.
Then we asked what he wanted for his birthday dinner, he said “SPAGHETTI!!” So we went to Trabocco…just as we did last year for his 3rd birthday.
Back at home, we gave him a scoop of mint chip ice cream with a candle.
I’d say he had a pretty good birthday. Happy 4th, Peanut!!! Love you!
Peanut turns FOUR
Peanut turned 4 today and he has learned and experienced so much this past year.
In August, he started swimming lessons and really enjoyed his new teacher, Coach Jin.
In September, he received his kung fu uniform and started the Little Tiger class. This guy became a big fan of Bruce Lee too.
In October, he went to the dentist and sat for his first set of x-rays and cleaning.
In November, he learned how to spell his name and started drawing the letter T.
In December, we went to Hawaii and he wasn’t afraid of floating around in the ocean or going down the big slide at the hotel. Swimming lessons have paid off.
In January, Peanut got on a snowboard for the first time and LOVED it. He was also not afraid to go down the hill from the moment he got clicked into the board.
In February, we went to Vancouver for the week and he discovered Tim Bits!!! This guy could finish a whole box of 6 doughnut holes all on his own. He also took his first snowboarding lesson.
By March, he was able to write his name and draw figures. He was also finding more interest in coloring.
By April, he was able to write all the letters of the alphabet, could write his last name and fill out a birthday card with Mama helping him with the spelling.
In May, he went to his first baseball game and enjoyed chanting “Let’s Go Oakland!” with the crowd.
In June, he took his first cruise and also visiting Alaska for the first time with his family.
And now it’s July and has turned 4 years old. We have learned that he has a very silly side but also gives the best hugs. In addition to all the things listed above, he had learned to pump a swing, dress himself completely, and has started to sound out letters. He has moved up to the white-black belt class in kung fu and moved up from Starfish to Seahorse in swim. His laugh is infectious and his confidence in life is pretty cool to watch. We love our Peanut and can’t wait to see what’s in store for him this coming year.
Camping Fun
The kids were up early this morning and played in their pajamas for a bit.
Janie even rode her bike up and down the hill in her PJs.
After breakfast, the kids snacked on watermelon and played in the shelter.
We took a very short hike up the trail to see what was up there.
The kids did their own version of hiking up and down the rock piles.
Peanut was a filthy mess by mid-day and it was too hot to take a nap in the tent.
We cooled off with more watermelon that was chilled in the cooler and then cut up. Peanut found out that Reese is just as much of a watermelon monster.
The kids found ways to keep themselves entertained.
Other friends arrived in the afternoon and brought their puppy.
Check out our circle of wagons – much needed for bringing all our stuff to the campsite from the car.
At dusk, we roasted marshmallows and the kids had so many s’mores.
What a fun day!!
Camping in Oakland
We are camping in Oakland this weekend! Right after swim, we headed home, packed up the car, and drove up the hill to our campsite in Redwood Regional Park. The 0.8-mile hike up the hill from the car to the campsite with ALL our stuff was rough but we made it. By the time we had the tents up and dinner warmed, it was 9pm and everyone enjoyed Dada’s beef stew.
Thursday Kung Fu
Sifu said that Peanut can move up to the white-black class so the kids are in the same class now! So, we thought we’d give Thursday afternoons a try. With the new class time, the kids get lychee slushies before class!
Beach Buddies
Today we got up early and drove toward Half Moon Bay to Gray Whale Cove Beach. We met up with Sophie and Avia for another day at the beach.
The water was pretty cold but the kids played all day. It was so fun to see the girls playing together like they do in Hawaii.
This is becoming a fun annual day trip with our beach buddies. Can’t wait to do this again but in Hawaii this December! Yaaaay!
