For lunch, we walked to La Penca Azul.
Peanut had fun with his water cup.
Leela got a taste of refried beans today.
The girls were giddy as ever.
Rockwall and Pumpkin Patch
This afternoon, we went to Rockwall Wine Company to enjoy the view, some sunshine, and the wine. There was plenty of room for the kids to run and play.
We also walked next door to the pumpkin patch. Our neighbors joined us and Ellie and Alice really hit it off!
Lawry’s
This evening, we went to Lawry’s for dinner. We all piled into the van together and met up with Uncle Johnny, Auntie Joy, and kids.
One of the perks of this restaurant are the meatballs and kettle chips that are waiting for you in the bar. Peanut filled up on prime meatballs before we were even seated.
Everything tastes better on a stick!
We also realized that this was Peanut’s first dinner at Lawry’s! It had also been at 3 years since Janie dined here as well.
It was also Leela’s first trip to Lawry’s. Too bad she’s not old enough to taste anything yet.
We kept the little one entertained with some toys at the table.
Janie got her very own kids plate complete with 4-ounce slice of prime rib, creamed corn, and mashed potato.
The kids each got a cool Lawry’s cup too!
What a fun dinner with the family!!
Alice’s House
This afternoon, we went to Alice’s house to meet Baby Leela for the first time. The kids got a show and tell from Yai.
Mama got to snuggle Cousin Leela but Peanut was not happy about it.
The girls were very happy to see each other and played together relatively well despite a couple of arguments.
This family has grown by one more human and it’s just gonna get more fun!
Cousin Leela
Cousin Leela arrived this afternoon!
Janie got to meet her through FaceTime. We can’t wait to see her in person this Friday!!
Creamistry
After lunch, we stopped at Creamistry for a little dry ice show and a yummy treat. Look at this funny trio of kids!!
The ice cream is made with dry ice and the kids loved seeing the mist come down.
The girls shared their Cinnamon Toast Crunch ice cream while Peanut was left behind.
Luckily Mama came prepared with a fruit pouch for him.
We also got a nice family photo together before heading back to the house.
Knott’s Merry Farm
We went to Knott’s Berry Farm today and they were all decorated for Christmas. It was Janie’s first visit and possibly Dada’s too. Snoopy was at the entrance to greet us and Janie was excited to show him her Snoopy t-shirt.
While we waited for the rest of the family to arrive, we walked around Ghost Town and she got a peek at an old school house.
Then it was off to Camp Snoopy for some rides!!!
Alice arrived and Janie was so happy to see her.
They rode the airplane ride while Peanut took some pictures with Snoopy.
Toni and Thomas also came along and they rode the train together.
https://youtu.be/yn43Fzmll0c
Peanut learned how to say “choo-choo” and pump his arm.
For lunch, we went to the Knott’s Fried Chicken Restaurant.
Peanut swiped one of Mama’s drumsticks off her plate.
Then it was back into the park for more rides. The girls rode the Kite Flyer next.
Weeeeee!!
The lines were unusually long today but the girls entertained themselves really well.
On the Huff-n-Puff, the ride was kid-powered.
https://youtu.be/GHcuxxTq2Xw
Peanut was still too short for a lot of the rides so he spent some time playing in the play area and walking around with Yai.
The girls went on the big bus ride with Dada and Uncle Johnny. Janie said it was a lot of fun.
In the afternoon, we found Santa Snoopy and got a family photos taken.
By the end of the day, Janie had chocolate on her face and jello stains on her shirt. It was a good day for this girl.
Din Tai Fung
We went to South Coast Plaza to have dinner at Din Tai Fung this evening. The wait was at least an hour so Peanut and Mama explored the mall while Janie slept in the car.
He really liked the Gap Kids store but was not so good about keeping his hands off the merchandise.
Janie tried her first xiao long bao today and did a nice job eating it the right way without making a mess.
She loved it so much that she ate another 5 dumplings all on her own. Dinner just got really expensive.
Meanwhile, Peanut had noodles, pork, and chicken. He also tried eating fried rice with a spoon and thought this would be a more efficient way of eating it.
Family Thai Feast
We had dinner with Mama’s cousins and kids this evening and Janie was so happy to see Alice. They just returned from Las Vegas and it was their first time seeing each other this trip.
She also played Spot It with Brandon while they waited for the food to arrive.
Then it was a gift bonanza!!
We also managed to get a group photo of the whole family. Merry Christmas!!
Mickey’s Halloween Party
We went to Disneyland for Mickey’s Halloween Party this evening. Uncle Johnny got us all tickets and everyone was so excited!!
Peanut had a really fun time on the tram ride over to the park. This little boy was SO ready for more rides.
Uncle Johnny brought his lightsabers and the girls went for them right away.
Our first mission of the night was to get all the way to Toon Town for the pre-party.
There was a bit of a wait before the party so we spent some time hanging out in front of It’s a Small World.
We dressed up as Stich, Nani, Lilo, and David (not pictured). Dada was busy getting us a big fried turkey leg.
The girls scored a big bag of popcorn and were grinning from ear to ear.
Once the party started, the girls went to the Trick or Treat stops and picked up some candy.
https://youtu.be/9oqadqvWzlc
Then they visited Donald and Mickey for autographs and photos.
Janie was willing to get autographs but she wanted to keep her distance from each of the characters.
Peanut’s favorite ride was Dumbo.
He loved feeling the wind in his face and watching the lights and the rest of the world spinning.
https://youtu.be/7XqYZgYhWRg
If you listen carefully, you can hear him say “wow”.
Meanwhile, Janie went on the carousel with Dada.
By about 9pm, Janie and Peanut was asleep but Alice powered through a few more rides and lots of pictures with the princesses.
What a fun night!!