Peanut and his class went on a nature walk this morning and saw lots of ducks in the lagoon.
Movement Class
The kids did an obstacle course today at school.
Warm Evening
Once the kids got home from school, Peanut had a snack while Janie played outside with all of the regular neighborhood kids. It seemed like everyone was taking advantage of the cooler but still warm-enough-to-play-outside weather.
Scooter
Peanut has gotten really good at scootering lately. He’s able to negotiate the narrow and bumpy paths, take turns most of the time, and seems to take falls like a junior stuntman.
He really just wants to be one of the big kids. He insisted on riding the same circuit around the pool like the others.
Kids at School
Peanut had a movement class today at school while Janie played with some new toys at the AIK afterschool program.
Neighborhood BBQ
This afternoon, we all gathered in front of Ellie’s house for a BBQ with 4 other families. The kids enjoyed helping themselves to the water. Gavin helped Peanut fill up his cup.
We had tables under the tree and the kids had fun sitting together with their snacks.
Peanut had his fair share of watermelon slices this evening and his shirt was a big mess by the end of the day.
He also had a corn on the cob with cool holders on the side.
Here’s our attempt at a group photo of all the kids – including the littlest guy born just a few weeks ago. From left to right: Ellie, Janie, Collin, Gavin, David, Francisco, Daniel, Peanut, Juliano, and Miguel.
Welcome Back Night
This evening, we visited Janie’s new school to pick up packets and to find out who her teacher will be. She took the bus with Dada and played on the playground while Mama was on her way. At the event, we found out that she will have Ms. Kuoch (pronounced “Coach”) and she’ll be in the same class as her pal Gavin!!
Afterward, they all played on the Kindergarten playground. We had no idea that Janie already knew how to cross the monkey bars on her own!!
Shopping for a Bike
We went to Alameda Bicycle to shop for a bike for Janie.
Peanut kept himself entertained in the store.
The nice bike store man brought Janie into the mechanics room to check out the color of the bike that was being built. She said “yes, that one!” 
So, we paid for her new bike and then had to wait 30 minutes for them to finish building it.
We took a walk up and down the street and Peanut is getting a lot better in his slippers.
When the bike was ready, Mama and Peanut went inside to get it. I think Peanut approves.
We gave it a test run on the sidewalk outside the store but didn’t get very far.
She was better off trying at home with a helmet on and a wide driveway to practice.
We opted having the training wheels left on while she practiced pedaling, steering, and stopping.
Swinging with Yai
Peanut did some swinging and singing with Yai today.
Sick Day with Yai
Peanut was home sick today and thankfully Yai is here so Mama didn’t have to take off work. He ate LOTS of fruit and played on the swings too.
