Watch us grow!
This afternoon, Mama picked up Janie early from school to take Peanut to swim class. After the class, we went to the tea shop for some smoothies.
Then we headed over to the ferry terminal to pick up Dada. The sun was setting and the kids had fun running around as we waited.
There’s Dada’s ferry!!
For dinner, we went to have Korean food and Janie worked on her math workbook while we waited for the food.
On our last stop, the kids had some good snuggles while Dada did some shopping.
We spent the afternoon around Alameda today. After Janie’s swim lesson, we stopped at a tree lot to check out their trees.
Peanut found one that was just his size!
The trees were too expensive so we went next door to Rock Wall Winery for a snack and some games.
Peanut played his block guitar and sang for everyone there while Dada and Janie played with a giant Jenga set. The view of the city and sunset was also really nice.
The kids also played with a giant Connect Four game. Peanut is a determined little boy sometimes.
On the way back, we stopped at a local hardware store and found this year’s tree! It fit in the back of the minivan and smelled so good! Before heading home, we also went to Trader Joe’s where the kids got some water and snacks to go.
No trip to Monterey would be complete without a visit to the aquarium.
We got there early enough to avoid the crowds and the kids had fun exploring.
We had such nice weather today! Mama even spotted whales out in the distance.
We beat the lunch crowd and had a meal at Cannery Row Brewing Company up the street. Peanut napped and Janie drew the sardines that she saw.
We also headed back to the aquarium after lunch to see more of our favorite exhibits.
This one was a big hit with both kids. It’s funny that Janie was terrified of this just two years ago.
Peanut had a busy day at school!
With the early pick-up time today, Peanut and Mama got to spend some extra time together at home.
He also figured out how to reach the light switch by pushing the box up to the wall.
He also got an early bath before Janie and Dada got home.
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Right after Gavin’s party, we headed over to Uncle Jimmy’s house for his birthday party. They have fun toys out on their patio and our kids took full advantage of them.
Maya and Zoe joined in on the fun too!
Peanut had part of his meal with the little ladies.
The kids also enjoyed hanging out on their carpeted stairs without a safety gate to stop the little one.
Why is he always looking like he’s up to no good?!
Our little boy is 21 months today! Time is really flying by and has changed so much this past month.
He loves his big sister and now calls her name in the car and when they’re eating together. He imitates everything she does and says too.
He also loves to climb on everything. He’s a hardy little fella and falls like a stuntman.
Happy 21 Months, Peanut!! Love you!
Janie loves the playground outside and Peanut is becoming just as much of a participant lately.
Here’s his tough guy look on the playground. He’s gonna rule this place soon enough.
He’s always been so confident on the play structure and today he went all the way up and took the big spiral slide on his own.
Mama was more nervous that Peanut.
Right outside our front door is a green belt (away from the street) and a playground. Everyone came home early today and the first thing Janie asked was if she could go play outside. So, that’s what she did and her little brother followed. It’s hard to see in this photo but the two of them are on the wood chips in front of the slide.
Peanut is able to climb the slide on his own and quickly figured out how to go down on his own too.
What fun!
When it was time for dinner, everyone got called in. So convenient!
The moving company came to bring most of our stuff to the new house and Peanut came along while the 3 guys carried in all our stuff.
He happily played in the livingroom and did a pretty good job staying out of trouble.
He also tried out our stairs while Dada went to Home Depot to buy some baby gates.
Peanut also helped Mama wipe down the furniture. What a good helper!