Yai came back up with us to help care for Janie next week while she’s still on Winter Break. In preparation for the new year, Peanut got a haircut!
Breakfast and Goodbyes
This morning, Alice came over and we all had breakfast together.
Then it was time to pack up, take some group photos, and get started on our drive home.
We had such a fun time with the family this past week and the girls gave each other one last big hug before saying goodbye.
Stories with Yai
Disneyland 2018
It’s Christmas Eve so we went to Disneyland!!! We got our tickets online so we entered the park via Monorail. Peanut was so excited because there’s a monorail in his truck book.
We rode a bunch of rides today and Peanut was fired up about “driving” Dumbo up and down.
Janie was a little worried at first but she rode Thunder Mountain Railroad TWICE and loved it. The first time, she sat with Mama and Alice. On the second ride, she got to ride with just Alice. She’s growing up too quickly.
At Critter Country, we got a family photo with Pooh. Janie was brave enough to give him a hug this year. Unfortunately, Peanut was not so into him.
When it was time for Peanut to take a nap, the girls took a ride to Tom Sawyer’s Island to do some exploring.
Peanut kept sleeping so we went on a few more rides.
One of those rides was Space Mountain!! Mama and Janie got a front seat and the ride was SO FAST!!
Here’s the photo that was taken of us at the end of the ride.
After Peanut woke up from his massive 3-hour nap, we hurried over the It’s a Small World
He was also fired up to ride the Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters ride.
Janie also rode Matterhorn for the first time even when Alice was too scared to go. We were so proud of her.
Peanut LOVED riding the Astro Orbitor
At the end of the night, we managed to get some photos taken in front of the castle. The middle one of the kids always makes me laugh.
Before heading home, we took a ride around the entire park on the Disneyland Railroad. The kids were able to stay up until the park closed at midnight. So fun!
What a fun day!!!
Family Feast
We went to Thai Nakorn for dinner tonight for our annual Christmas Thai Feast with Mama’s cousins and kids. It was a smaller crowd this year with Uncle Pish out of town but we still had a good time.
Snowflakes
This evening, the kids went to Snowflakes with Ta, Yai, Uncle Johnny, Auntie Joy, Alice, and Leela.
The girls got shave ice and Peanut had some of Yai’s Dole Whip.
It was their last night together before heading back to the Bay Area. What fun it has been to be able to spend so much time with family.
Off to Cerritos they go!
The kids left today with Yai and Ta. They are going to spend the next two weeks in Cerritos/Buena Park before Janie’s new school year begins.
Mama dropped them off at the airport and they sent lots of photos from the airport.
Looks like they had a smooth flight and the kids are super excited to see all their cousins, uncles, aunts, and grandparents!
3 years old
We still can’t believe our little Peanut is 3 years old now!! He’s learned so much this past year and has so much language and spunk! We got a photo of him with Senor Fatty Duck Duck on his big day.
He transitioned to the Butterflies class this past year and flourished. He learned so many songs, how to ride a tricycle, and even started potty training! He no longer needs his pacifier but still uses his blanket for comfort when he’s upset or tired.
This guy loves trucks, trains, emergency vehicles, Paw Patrol, all the things his sister likes, his “chooky chooky” claw, swinging, climbing, and jumping. He learned to like carrots finally and still has a good appetite. He’s traveled to Hong Kong this past year and did great on his first international flight and trip. He also survived and loved camping for the first and second time this summer. He also sleeps next to Janie in his own toddler bed and loves being in the same room as his sister. Just in this past month, he has figured out the potty training thing and can sleep through the night and stays dry!
For his birthday dinner, we all went out to Trabocco to celebrate. He LOVES spaghetti and was so fired up about his birthday that evening.
We are so proud of his little boy who can sing too many songs to keep count. He also learned how to take a shower and doesn’t mind having the water poured over his head. The Tadpole swim class helped him overcome his fear of going underwater and jumping in to the pool. He also doesn’t mind floating on his back with help.
The chef brought out a birthday candle on top of a scoop of ice cream and blew out his candle. He also got a couple ride tokens and went for a mini carousel ride with Janie before heading home.
Happy 3rd Birthday, Peanut!! We love you and can’t wait to see what else you learn and accomplish this next year!
Swim and Breakfast
This morning, we took Janie to her swim class and then had breakfast at Jim’s with the family.
18 and 73 months
Love this side-by-side photo of Janie and Yai.