Party for Tia

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On Friday afternoon, Peanut went with Mama to Auntie Teresa’s house to hang out before heading to a going-away party.

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He met Uncle Aaron today once he got home from work and was all smiles.

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Later in the evening, we headed over to Auntie Nicole’s house to have a going-away party for Tia Patty.  He loved sitting on Tia’s lap.

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Of course, there was snuggle time with Auntie Teresa while Mama got to eat a little dinner.

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He also loved hanging out with Mama’s co-worker Donna who fell in love with him.  She was so happy to see how interactive and social he was.

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Then there was some sofa time with his pal Vivian. He was eyeing her milk.

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Happy Trails to Tia Patty.  Even if she won’t be working with Mama anymore, we’ll still get to hang out.

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shopping

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After dropping of big sister, we met up with Auntie Teresa today in Union Square to do some shopping.  This boy is quickly outgrowing his clothes and Mama bought him a 12-18 month sized onesie today.  Sheesh.

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Potluck Visit

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We had a PT Month potluck today and Peanut was there to celebrate too.

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His buddy Max was there too and they gave each other fist bumps.

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He was pretty tired by 1:00 so Auntie Karen rocked him to sleep in the “PT hold”

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Lots of visitors!

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Today was filled with excitement for this little boy.  It started out quiet with Yai.  He was super alert and just hung out with her.

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He later chatted with Ta over FaceTime and would turn to the screen each time Ta would say something.  Maybe he likes his low voice.

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Around lunch, Auntie Jia and Uncle Jason arrived and met him for the first time.  Toni and Thomas were also here but they were either sleeping or eating.  We’ll get a cousin photo next time.

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Ama and Ankong also flew in last night and came to meet their newest grandson.

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This is a big year for the Lao Family!

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Uncle Bang and Auntie Vyl also stopped by to meet him in the afternoon.

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He was  much sleepier by then.

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Here he is with his new buddy Rowan.

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Auntie Teresa also came to say “hello” to him.  I can’t wait for him to be big enough to follow Henry around.

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Baby Shower

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Janie attended Auntie Mai’s baby shower today and brought the baby one of her favorite books, “Slippery Fish”.

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Her gal pals were all there including Sophie, Avia, Vivian, and Sachi.

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The girls did a triple huggy hug before Sophie went home.

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The grown-ups played some games and Mommy won a prize.  It was a pretty bracelet that Janie loved to hide and take out of the bag.

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Auntie Mai also gave her some of the tulle that came on her presents.  Janie loved wearing them as a sash.  So fancy.

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Janie loved seeing Auntie Teresa.  She did, however, miss Baby Henry who was at a different party that day.

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Janie met Trinity, our department therapy dog.

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They just hung out on the floor together while Trinity enjoyed her treat.

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Before heading home, we went outside to decorate blocks for Auntie Mai’s baby.  Janie made one by herself and then helped Auntie Teresa pick out more stickers.

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Here are the blocks we made.

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As we walked to our cars, Janie and Sachi held hands on the sidewalk.  So sweet.

What a fun party!!  On our way home, she said “I had fun!” and then fell asleep.

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Oakland evening

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Daddy was going to be home late so we stayed in Oakland and took a walk near Lake Merritt with Auntie Teresa and Baby Henry.  We had to stop to see the geese and ducks on our way to the playground.

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At the playground, Janie and Baby Henry loved the swings.

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Janie also played on the slide and Baby Henry watched.

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We got back to the car just as it got dark and then headed home in time for dinner.

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Breakfast with Henry

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This morning we met up with “Auntie Pizza” (Auntie Teresa) and “Baby Hungry” (Baby Henry) for breakfast.  Initially, Janie didn’t want to share her banana but then, on her own, broke it in half and gave Henry a piece.  Aw….

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We had breakfast at the Ferry Plaza and the two kids shared a plate of avocado together.  Actually, Janie finished off the plate after Henry was done with his share.

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Afterward, we hung out by the water and Janie was so sweet to him.

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It made Mommy a little nervous but she did great.

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We also stopped at the playground across the street and Janie loved the tall slide.

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She also showed Baby Henry how to go down the shorter slide.

IMG_8955The best part of this playground visit, Janie figured out how to pump a swing!  She sat down on the big-kid swing and watched the older girl swinging next to her and started imitating her.

I was so proud and a little relieved that I didn’t have to teach her. 😉

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The next stop was the Disney Store where Janie introduced Henry to her pal Olaf.  He clapped the whole time.

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We then went to Old Navy where Henry got two pairs of shoes and Janie got a cool Superman shirt and socks.

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What a fun morning!

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Mommy’s Birthday

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Today is Mommy’s birthday and in preparation for the dinner party, Janie helped out with buying food and supplies for hot pot.  Here is her bouquet of spoons.

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She liked them so much that she almost didn’t give them up when it came time to pay for them.  Luckily she did just long enough for the lady to scan them.

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When it was time for dinner, Janie ate lots of rice, meat, and mushrooms.

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She also got to hang out with her aunties and Baby Avia.

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The best part was helping Mommy blow out her candles.  Good job, KK!

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