auntie jia – Page 9 – Kumquat & Peanut

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Picnic

March 29, 2015 No Comments

We planned to have a picnic today but before that, we went to Chinatown for breakfast. Janie had two helpings of jook today.

Afterward, we walked to the nearby deli to pick up sandwiches for everyone. Janie enjoyed the sunshine outside as we waited for our order.

Our picnic was at Coyote Point in San Mateo. We met up with Auntie Jia and Uncle Jason and had yummy sandwiches, fruit, and veggies. The weather was perfect with sunshine and a nice breeze to keep us cool.

Auntie Jia brought the cake she received from her co-workers at her baby shower yesterday. Janie said “WOW!” when she saw it. She also enjoyed eating it.

Here’s a cute picture of Janie with one of her favorite people.

After lunch, we stopped at Magic Mountain Playground around the corner. The slides were too big for her but she didn’t care. All she wanted to do was SWING!!

This is the only slide that she was willing to try.

Hooray for sunny days!!

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Dinner outing

March 1, 2015 No Comments

For dinner, we met up with Auntie Jia and Uncle Jason because they were in the neighborhood. This is the outfit that Janie wanted to wear.

I didn’t get any photos of us actually having dinner but here was the big hug she gave to Uncle Jason before heading home.

Here was their group hug. So sweet.

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Auntie’s Birthday

February 28, 2015 No Comments

We celebrated Auntie Jia’s birthday this evening and Janie was so excited to sing “Happy Birthday” to her. She also did a good job keeping her hands behind her back to stay away from the fire.

She also helped blow out the candles.

Janie’s slice of apple cake was gobbled up so quickly!

Happy Birthday, Auntie Jia!!

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R&G Lounge

February 21, 2015 No Comments

We all went to R&G Lounge tonight for dinner.

Janie grubbed on lots of noodles and broccoli while the grown-ups ate salt and pepper crab.

She also insisted on holding both Auntie and Uncle’s hands on the way back to the car.

Back at home, she spent some time with Ankong before they had to head home.

There were lots of hugs and kisses for everyone.

Janie also got a red envelope from Ankong for Chinese New Year. Lucky girl!

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Valentine’s Day Dinner

February 14, 2015 No Comments

Auntie Jia and Uncle Jason came over for dinner tonight. Daddy made pizza for everyone.

Janie made a “special treat” for everyone.

It’s a Rice Krispy Treat pizza!

Janie says it’s yummy but so sticky!

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Auntie is back!

January 17, 2015 No Comments

Auntie Jia returned from China on Tuesday so we met up for dinner tonight and Janie was so happy to see her.

She also showed off her tower building skills while we waited for the food.

Janie ate very well this evening and gobbled up a lot of rice, soup, carrots, and fish.

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Mexico: Day Three

December 28, 2014 No Comments

Our flight home wasn’t scheduled until 4:10 so there was plenty of time to go back to the beach and pool. But first, a nice hearty breakfast!

First stop was the pool. Janie was so excited.

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The pool was super empty at the time that we went so it was nice and quiet too.

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Luckily the sun came out strong and there wasn’t a single cloud in the sky today.

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Next up was the beach for a little more digging and meatball-making.

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She also braved Mr. Ocean and managed to get her feet in the water.

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Here’s a video of her slowly making her way in.

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By the end, she was running into the water to scoop up some water.

Then before it was time to wash up and pack, Janie went in for one last dip with Daddy. They enjoyed the view and our little slice of the infinity pool together.

Ama and Ankong stopped by to find us and got some snuggles in.

We had brunch outside at the pool after checking out and Janie got a wooden giraffe toy. Uncle Jason bought it for her from the vendor nearby.

It’s one of those toys that dances when you press the button underneath and it really cracked her up.

Here’s our family photo before heading out to the airport.

On the plane, Janie enjoyed doodling with her hotel pen and pad of paper.

She was very good on our 3-hour flight home and got some cranberry juice to sip along the way.

When we arrived at LAX, we had a long walk to customs and Janie ran the whole way. She had so much energy that must have been saved up on the plane. I think this girl was just happy to be free from the seat belt!

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Mexico: Day Two

December 27, 2014 No Comments

Last night, Janie fell asleep in our bed and stayed there all night. Mommy and Daddy switched places between the bed and the sofa bed mid-way through. She really slept in today.

When she woke up, she was starving and had a big bowl of rice porridge that Mommy made in the room. And of course, it had a side of Os and dried strawberries.

In the morning, we went down to the beach to greet Mr. Ocean. Unfortunately, it started to rain too.

So we camped out under a canopy and passed the time with some more painting.

After the rain stopped for a bit, we went out to the sand to do some digging.

We later had a late breakfast and she only wanted to eat fruit this morning so that’s what she got – plenty of fruit.

By noon, the sun came out and everyone was back in the pool.

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We tried to teach her how to blow bubbles in the water but she just couldn’t handle it.

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Later, we figured out that there was a portion of the pool that she could stand with the water up to her chin. It was funny to watch her walk around saying “I’m swimming!” She also couldn’t understand why the water kept touching her chin.

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Once the sun started to go down, Janie was out of the pool and fell asleep on Ankong’s lap. She had a pretty good nap before dinner.

For dinner, we went out for a nice Italian dinner in Nuevo Vallarta. They didn’t have anymore highchairs left so Janie did her best to stay in her giant chair.

She took a few selfies with Ankong while we waited for dessert.

This was a nice way to end our second day in Mexico.

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Christmas on a Plane

December 25, 2014 No Comments

This year, we flew to Puerto Vallarta on Christmas Day. When we arrived at the airport, Janie was not her usual self and had a hard time following us through security. Instead, she would sit on the floor, insist on one of us carrying her, or just didn’t want to do what we asked. C- for her at that point.

Fortunately, once we got to the gate, she was better. We met up with the rest of the family where Ama had breakfast for us and Janie sat on Auntie Jia’s lap eating her sausage and fruit.

On the plane, she was a rockstar. She happily sat in her seat buckled in and snacked on a variety of things including broccoli.

GG got some too.

Janie enjoyed painting with the new set that Uncle Johnny gave her for Christmas.

She also got some screen time with the iPad during the latter half of the flight.

When we arrived, she watched the plane land and GG got a view through the window too.

Unfortunately, when we arrived at the airport, there was a staff shortage and it took us 3 hours to get through immigration. Thankfully, Janie happily played in her stroller and also took a 2-hour nap during this time. OK, she made up for all her hijinks through security and ended up with an A for the day.

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So many gifts!

December 12, 2014 No Comments

Great Aunt Jeanie is in town for the weekend and she came over with Auntie Jia this evening. Janie received so many gifts from GAunt Jeanie: a mini Olaf, a bag with a giraffe on it, two spoons from Japan, stickers, a fishie t-shirt from Japan, and some Hello Kitty hair clips! Wow! Thank you so much!!