Last night, Janie went to sleep before Uncle Jimmy remembered to give her her red envelope. So she opened it this morning and enjoyed playing with the red and $green$ paper. Thanks to Uncle Jimmy and Auntie Eleen!!! Happy New Year, Everyone!
So many friends!
This morning, in celebration of the Lunar New Year, Janie had dim sum with her pals Baby Girl Chiang, Rowan, Reese, and Jack (left to right). This is one wild bunch of kids!
Happy New Year!
Janie woke up just in time to wish us Happy New Year.
And then she fell asleep. 🙂
New Year’s Eve
Janie rang in the new year with her pal Koa. We all went to Uncle Jason and Auntie Jia’s house for dinner and a sleepover.
She also had her first taste of cheese and LOVED it. She also had to bat Koa out of the way to get to it since they were both begging for cheese that night. Click here if you can’t see the video above.
First Christmas
We celebrated Janie’s First Christmas this week and she got lots of goodies from her friends and family.
On Christmas Eve morning, she ripped into a couple presents and got a cool case for her iPod Touch, a soothing giraffe, and lots of cute clothes.
On Christmas Day, Janie sat at the dinner table with everyone and had her puffs and green beans too.
She got lots more presents on Christmas Day.
She wasn’t feeling very well that day but still opened presents with Mommy before heading to bed.
Four Generations
On Christmas morning, we went to visit Janie’s Great Grandma.
Janie hung out with her while during lunch.
It was nice to see all four generations together.
First Visit to Disneyland
On Christmas Eve, we all took Janie to Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure for the first time.
Here is Janie with Mommy on Main Street, USA.
Her first ride at Disneyland was the Finding Nemo Submarine Ride.
At first, she had a really good time seeing the fish and bubbles through the window. Then the ride got really dark and with that coupled with a hungry belly, she cried for the last half of the ride. Oh well.
Janie went to Bug’s Land and rode her first twirly ride too.
Weeeeee!
Later that day, she woke up from her nap just in time for the Christmas Parade.
She really enjoyed the music, dancing, and lights.
Her favorite ride at Disneyland was It’s a Small World.
There was so much to see and hear!
What a fun day (and night)! Janie was a trooper out there in the rain and with all the noise and people. She took her usual naps, ate like a champ, and really seemed to enjoy all the lights and sounds of Disneyland. Until next time!!!
Janie met Santa
I wasn’t planning to have Janie meet Santa but he happened to be at Disney’s CA Adventure today on Christmas Eve. 
She liked his beard but wasn’t so sure of him.
Presents!
This is Janie’s first Christmas season and tonight was considered our Bay Area Christmas since we’ll be heading down to Southern California tomorrow.
So, Janie got to open her gifts from Auntie Stephanie and Auntie Ranee.
Of course the bow was the most exciting part and she didn’t rip into the paper as I thought she would. Once she plucked the bow off the present, that was all she cared about. Thanks for the cute onesie, Auntie Stephanie!
Janie also got a book from Auntie Ranee and Sophie. Looks like it was a little something they picked up from Hawaii. Thanks, Auntie Ranee and Sophie!
It’s going to be a very memorable Christmas and this was a great way to kick start our week-long celebration.
Sophie’s Party
Today Janie went to Sophie’s 1st Birthday Party. Here’s group photo of her with Theo, Sadie, and Sophie (pictured left to right). It’s going to be so cool to have them all in the same grade together.
Janie also got to see some of her aunties from Mommy’s work. This is Janie and Sophie with Auntie Karen.
Happy Birthday, Sophie!!