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Dinner Fun

January 28, 2015 No Comments

We went out to dinner this evening while we ran some errands. Janie entertained herself with the chopsticks while we waited for the food to arrive. She made a square all by herself.

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She also made the letter H!

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I don’t know why but watching her eat noodles makes me so happy.

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She also learned how to squeeze edamame out of the shell. She really got a kick out of any time they jumped out of the shell.

Our last stop before heading home was the pet store. This is one of her favorite places nowadays.

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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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She’s got the giggles.

November 17, 2014 No Comments

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This kid had a case of the giggles tonight and somehow managed to finish her dinner at the same time. She also broke out into a little routine that she learned at daycare with some Spanish and little crazy mixed in. She is definitely entertaining to watch.

expressions, family, outings

Dim Sum

November 1, 2014 No Comments

We had Dim Sum with Ankong and Ama this morning.

They also brought her a surprise from their trip to Asia. It’s a big GG pillow!!!

expressions, play, sleeping

fake sleeping

September 7, 2014 No Comments

Janie crawled into Mommy and Daddy’s bed and pretended to sleep. She’s not very good at fake sleeping.

She’s got a funny grin on her face and then bursts out laughing once we find her.

expressions, gross motor

bike bell

September 4, 2014 No Comments

We got Janie a bike bell for her tricycle and she loved it.

She also got very creative with her pedaling this evening.

She’s also getting a little faster. Good thing we have enough room for her to ride in the house.

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Laughing at Herself

September 2, 2014 No Comments

Janie enjoyed watching videos of her on her tricycle and found it very funny each time she ran into a wall.

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snacks in the city

July 26, 2014 No Comments

After Janie’s nap, we went out to the Embarcadero Center to get a snack. She had her first taste of unagi (eel) in a tasty little onigilly. (handwrapped brown rice snack). She loved it and wouldn’t share with Mommy.