We had our annual Christmas get-together with Mama’s cousins and their kids. This year we made arrangements to buy $10 gift cards and each kid got to choose two.
Halloween 2019
It’s Halloween and the kids were ready! Here is a drawing that Janie made at school earlier this month.
She also wrote something on the fridge this morning.
This year, they dressed up as kangaroos. These were some super comfy costumes and they got to carry a stuffy in their pouches.
Before the neighborhood started trick-or-treating, we went to the local shopping center to go door to door at the stores.
Then the kids all gathered outside our house and then took off!
Peanut’s buddy, Ethan, joined us again this year.
The neighbor boys, Gavin and Collin, also came along.
We were out until dark and the house lights were all on.
Some houses went all out!!
The kids came home with quite a load of candy this year!
This will have been their 5th year of coordinated outfits. So cute!!!
Pumpkin Eater!
Our pumpkin outside wasn’t carved yet and it’s a good thing because the neighborhood squirrel carved a whole out the top and stole all the seeds!
Birthday BBQ
As a belated birthday dinner for Mama (as a family of 4), we had Korean BBQ at the new place at Southshore Center.Yum yum.
Lawry’s
This evening, we went to Lawry’s for dinner to celebrate Mama and Uncle Johnny’s birthday. Everyone cleans up so nicely.
Look at the cute cups they give to the kids!
Everyone enjoyed some prime rib and all the sides.
It was so nice to have the whole family together at one of our favorite restaurants of all time.
We also went out for dessert at milk bar.
We couldn’t resist not following this request. 🙂
Home Again!
The kids flew home today with Yai.
They were excited to be flying in a special red plane today.
Yai said they did well and Peanut even fell asleep for a quick nap.
When we picked the up from the airport, we went to pick up some pizza.
Peanut really liked the games at the pizza parlour and pretended he was driving a rocketship.
When he got home, he got to open a birthday that he received from his buddy Ethan while he was away. So cool!!
Ellie’s Birthday
This evening, we celebrated Ellie’s birthday.
It’s also Ellie and family’s last night in Buena Park. What a great group photo!
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!
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.