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Lunch Date

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The Cheeksters had a lunch date today.  It was the first time their newest member, Vivian, was able to join them.

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The girls had their lunch with Mommy, Auntie Ranee, and Auntie Stephanie while Baby Viv took a long nap.

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When they were done eating, Janie and Sophie compared and exchanged Magna Doodles.

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Here they are “clinking” their MagnaDoodles together.  Cheers!

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They’re really starting to interact with each other now.

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Once they traded, it was like each of them had a brand new toy.  Funny girls!

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After lunch, we stopped at CREAM.  Janie was offered a little bite of cookie but she refused it.  Oh well.  She had her chance!!

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We sat on a bench and hung out until it was time for everyone to go home and take a nap.

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Janie sat on Auntie Stephanie’s lap for a bit and Vivian actually started to get a little jealous.

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We had so much fun today!  Until next time, friends!

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Afternoon at Sophie’s

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The Cheeksters had another playdate this afternoon and Janie got to try out Sophie’s riding toy.

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Sophie had to show her where all the cool buttons were.

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Auntie Ranee also taught Janie how to climb stairs.  We don’t have any at home but now she’ll probably figure out how to climb over our couch cushions.

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We also went for a long walk into town and they rode side-by-side in their strollers.

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Playdate!

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The Cheeksters were at it again this afternoon. It was a gorgeous San Francisco day and perfect for a playdate!

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Auntie Ranee and Sophie took BART all the way over to the city to see us!!

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We started outside at Justin Herman Plaza where there was plenty of activity and a big long wall for cruising.

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Then we moved inside to the Hyatt where there was a nice empty space with lots of squishy carpet and chairs to pull up on.  Check out this budding friendship.

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Awww…so cute.

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Unfortunately it wasn’t all smiles and giggles.  Janie got accidentally conked on the forehead with a toy that Sophie was holding.  She was fine but Sophie felt so bad.

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The best thing about being kids is that the tears never really last too long and they were back to playing in no time.  IMG_5556

They both seemed to enjoy looking out the window together.

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Janie had so much fun with Sophie today! Come over again soon!

And thanks to the Hyatt for not kicking us out of their lobby.  Tee hee!

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First Play Date

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This afternoon we met up with Auntie Ranee and Little Sophie who just moved back to California from NYC.

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It was so much fun to watch the two little cheeksters “play” together.  Janie is sitting just well enough to hold a toy and Sophie (almost exactly 4 months older) was showing off her mad sitting and rolling skillz.

As a therapist (and mommy), I loved seeing their two different ways of sitting side-by-side in their hoodies.  Janie’s still using the kickstand approach while Sophie’s upright and hands-free.

They “shared” the toys that Sophie brought and had some Tummy Time together too.

Here’s a photo of them looking like they’re having a great conversation – maybe sharing stories about how they drive their parents crazy in the early mornings.

Sophie was so curious that she would get really close to Janie’s face to get a better look.

At one point, she leaned in and gave her a smooch and got a taste of Janie’s sweater too.

Janie looks like she was getting roughed up by Sophie but she was fine.

Afterward, they both went down for a nap in their strollers making it the perfect end to their first of many play days to come.

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