Surprise for Peanut

We had plans to have brunch at Auntie Jia’s house this morning and she planned a surprise birthday party for Peanut!! It was complete with Paw Patrol balloons, streamers, and photos of Peanut hanging on the wall!!

He also got lots of presents including some Octonauts and full-sized gups.

Check out the giant cake!

It was so fun to celebrate with not only Toni and Thomas but Amelia and Ellie too!

Thanks to Auntie Amy for making brunch and thank you to Auntie jia for the awesome party!! Peanut is one lucky boy!

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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.

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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!!

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