Playdates

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This morning, Janie went to Walnut Creek with Mommy to hang out with Sophie and Vivian.  First stop was Sophie’s house so that Mommy could take pictures of Baby Avia.  She had waffles and blueberries with Sophie and then they played cars and tea.  IMG_5970

She even helped make Sophie smile for her pictures when it was time to take family photos.  She’s becoming Mommy’s little helper on her photo assignments.

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The next stop was the Walnut Creek Shopping Center where we met up with pal Vivian for her photoshoot.   Janie was so good about sitting patiently in the stroller with her snack.

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Afterward, she got out of the stroller to explore and play by the fountain.

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Vivian loved watching Janie climb and move around the fountain.

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On the way home, she fell asleep in the car.  It must have been a really exciting morning for her.

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Birthday Party

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We went to Vivian’s 1st Birthday Party at the park today and had a fun time.  Of course, Baby Vivian was there and she loved her cupcake and snacks.  Janie was so excited to sing “Happy Birthday” to Vivian too.

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Janie had a taste of her cupcake but didn’t actually eat any of the cake.  I’m not sure why because she was talking about cake all morning before the party.

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Baby Henry was there and Janie fed him a puff.  Mommy missed it and didn’t get a photo of it.

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Janie also enjoyed blowing all the bubbles she wanted without Mommy following her around with a napkin.

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She’s getting pretty good.

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baby sprinkle

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Janie’s cheekster pal, Sophie, is expecting a little sister next month so she went with Mommy to her co-worker’s house in Oakland for Auntie Ranee’s Baby Sprinkle.

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All her pals were there including Sophie, Vivian, Henry, and Sachi.

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We brought lots of toys to share and they took over the small side room for some girl time.

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It was as if she was hosting her own fancy tea party in there.

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She even helped Baby Henry join in on the fun.

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After the tea party was done, the girls also did a little coloring.

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No party would be complete without a little ice cream.  Janie got a little bit of strawberry ice cream for the first time today.

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I’d say it was another successful Cheekster Playdate!

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We can’t wait to meet Sophie’s baby sister!!

P.S. Sorry for accidentally whacking you in the head with my tea pot, Baby Henry!!

 

 

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wheeling around

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Janie went to the annual BORP wheelchair basketball tournament with Mommy today.

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It’s her 3rd time going and it’s fun to see how different she is each time we go.  The photo above is Janie at 3 weeks and 13 months of age.

This year, she was pushing and steering the wheelchair around like a big kid.

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She also hung out with her pal Vivian, who was really interested in all of her toys and crayons.  I think they both had a big lesson in sharing this afternoon.

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There was a garage sale just outside where Mommy bought a bunch of used toys for a real bargain.

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It was so cute watching these two interact with each other.

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Janie practiced her Spanish with Tia Patty and Little Henry seemed to recognize it too now that he’s at a Spanish-immersion day care.  Can’t wait to see them talking to each other in Spanish in another year or so.

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We also brought the scooter along since we knew there would be a  wide-open blacktop for her to ride in circles to her heart’s content.

It looks like our kid is goofy foot (pushing with the left foot) and she’s mastered balancing on one leg on the scooter.

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She also liked sitting in the stands with her snack during the games.  Boy, she’s really not a baby anymore.

IMG_4106Afterward, we went out for a snack at the usual taco bar.  She sat next to Vivian and shared her celery and carrots.

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Janie also had two big spoonfuls of tomatillo salsa.  This kid seems to be able to eat just about anything.

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Brunch Date

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Janie had a brunch date at the Ferry Plaza with her gal pals Sophie and Vivian this morning.

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Cheers to Vivian!

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Cheers to Sophie!

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It was a beautiful SF morning to be outside.

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It was also a good day for ice cream.  Check out these two toddlers begging their daddies for more.

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The ice cream cone is pretty yummy too.

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Alameda Sunday

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Janie went to Alameda with Mommy today and had a really fun time.

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First stop was brunch at East Ocean for dim sum.  She had plenty of jook that morning and Auntie Mai just kept it coming!

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She remembered Auntie Mai from Friday night and they had a fun time together.

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Silly Auntie!

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Here’s Janie and Vivian together in the stroller.  I love how Vivian is now wearing Janie’s old outfits.

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Next stop was Modern Mouse where she met up with her pal Zoe!  They gave each other High Footsie Fives today.

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She also tried to give Vivian one too but they were too far from each other.

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The South Shore Shopping Center was a perfect place to run free and explore.

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Please excuse the extra soggy diaper.  Mommy had forgotten to pack a diaper that day.  Luckily Vivian wears the same size and they hooked us up with one.  Thanks Vivian and Auntie Stephanie!!

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We met up at the frog fountain and found Mr. Ducky sleeping on the water.

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Zoe came by to play and shared her basketball with Janie.

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Janie also gave Auntie Eleen a big hug when it was time to say goodbye.

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Auntie Mai plucked a couple flower and put them in Janie’s pigtails.  So pretty!

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After a little ice cream with Auntie Mai and Auntie Stephanie, we went grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s and Janie passed out right away.  What a fun-filled day!!

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Little Hostess

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Janie was a good little hostess this evening at Mommy’s work party.   I was thoroughly impressed with her behavior today.  She eagerly shared her toys with all the kids (including Vivian) and didn’t have to cling too closely to mom throughout the party.

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In fact, I was able to leave her with Tia Patty while I took Auntie Stephanie upstairs with Vivian without falling apart.

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She also greeted everyone who arrived, played with various grown-ups and kids, waved “bye”, gave a few rare hugs, and blew lots of kisses to everyone.

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At dinner, she ate with Sophie at the toys table and when I tried to get a photo of them together (with matching bibs!!), I got this.  She was saying “CHEESE” but she might as well have been saying “CARROTS!” instead.

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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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Happy Hour

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Janie joined Mommy and all her aunties for an evening of food and fun.  She was on her best behavior and sat there just like one of the girls.

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She also helped Baby Vivian figure out what was going on since it was her first time out with Mommy’s work family.

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Auntie Teresa and Janie also got some snuggle time.  She’s gotta get her alone time with Auntie T before Baby Hopkins arrives in January!

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Janie shared her toys with Tia Patty.  So cute.

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Mommy and the rest of the ladies were so proud of how well Janie did tonight.

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Tuesday with Mommy

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Karla is sick so Mommy stayed home with Janie today.  After breakfast, we headed out to Berkeley to meet up with Auntie Stephanie and Baby Vivian.

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Lunch was delicious and Janie had a good time making a mess…as usual.

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We also visited the Berkeley campus today.  Uncle Jason went to school here and so did a bunch of her other uncles and aunties.  Mommy even took a class here one summer.

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This is where Uncle Dayantha and Uncle Jimmy used to hang out all the time.

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Janie’s favorite part of the campus were the stairs.

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Up and down she went over and over again.


Stairs a video by beakatude on Flickr.
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