Watch us grow!
Janie had her 6th birthday party today and it was at Aquatech!!
The kids got an hour of free swim with all the floaties and toys available to them.
Peanut didn’t want to swim so he had lots of snacks.
After swimming, we all had pizza and snacks.
Then it was time for the birthday cake!
Henry and Hudson loved it.
Here are all the kids in one photo.
Janie also got a photo with her swim instructor who helped host the party.
Happy 6th Birthday, Big Girl!
We spent the day in Half Moon Bay today and met up with the Tsaos at Gray Whale Beach Cove. There was a bit of a walk down to the beach but it was worth it.
The beach was quiet and the weather was surprisingly warm without any wind.
Eventually, the kids couldn’t resist the water any longer.
They just love making muddy sand together.
The kids played just like they did in Hawaii together. This reminds me how nice it is to be living in California. By the end of the day, Janie was down to her swim suit and living it up!
Janie and Sophie have grown up together and still enjoy the same things.
I love this photo of them burying their feet in the sand. I could hear them say “we’re so smart,the water won’t get us now.”
These kids had such a fun time outside at our local beach.
Peanut even got a comfy nap inside our pop-up tent!
The walk back up the cliff wasn’t as bad as we expected. Peanut actually managed to walk up at least half of the steps back up.
Thanks you Jamie for getting a group photo at then end of the day! He also captured quite a few of our photos from the day too.
On the way home, the we stopped at McDonald’s for Happy Meals. They were hungry from a big day at the beach!
This morning, we went to G&M Farms for some pumpkin fun with friends.
Each family had a red wagon and Janie had fun picking out pumpkins.
There was a tennis ball shooting range that Janie and Sophie tried out with their dads.
There was a mini hay bale maze for the littles.
The popcorn pool was super fun too!
Janie rode one of the ponies around and around while Peanut watched from the fence.
The kids got measured at the pumpkin ruler.
The best part was riding the cow train. It goes really fast and they have a bunch of bumpy hills too.
There was so much to do and see at this farm.
This was the best we could do for a group photo of the kids.
Happy Fall!! This pumpkin patch gets an A+!
Mama’s work friends threw her a party today to celebrate the work she’s done Children’s Hospital. It was hot in Pleasant Hill but the kids enjoyed the water table that was set up in the backyard.
The boys also stayed cool in the hallway together.
The kids had a blast playing together and the posse moved from room to room.
What a fun party!
Peanut had a dentist appointment today and Janie tagged along for the day. Their favorite part of going to see Uncle Randy is the waiting area with old video game machines.
After the appointment, we stopped for bagels.
Blueberry bagels were a hit with both kids.
Then we met up with Avia and Sophie at Arbolada Park. They have a cool dual swing that’s perfect for these two.
After nap time, Janie went to Fenton’s with Mama to say goodbye to another co-worker.
The girls were delighted to have ice cream before dinner!!
We went to a house in San Leandro this evening to throw Auntie Stephanie, Uncle Nathan, and Vivian a going-away party. 
They are moving to New Jersey at the end of this month.
On our way to class, we stopped at Costco to pick up groceries for the week. The kids were kept occupied with snacks. We put the glasses on Peanut since there would be so much to see there. He kept them on the whole time and even fell asleep in the car with them on our drive to dance class.
At hip-hop class, Janie did a somersault all on her own. Unfortunately, I didn’t catch it in time on this video.
Sophie was also in class this week. Yay!
Today was a day filled with appointments. First stop was the dentist. Janie and Peanut played with the video games while we waited for Uncle Randy.
Janie did a great job getting her teeth cleaned and x-rays taken. No cavities! Peanut also had his first exam and he cried and cried just like his big sister did on her first visit.
We later stopped at Whole Foods for a snack and were pleasantly surprised to see a step at the sink for kids.
Sophie and Avia showed up a little later and we sat down for a snack and a little treat. They sell Bubbies there!!
Look at these two girls. Reminds me of the first day they met.
Janie is the one in white. They met in September 2012 when she was 4 months old and Sophie was 8 months old. So cute!!!
Today we celebrated Janie’s 5th birthday with friends and family. It was nice to have a house with lots of space outside to throw a party. This year, we had a Paw Patrol Party!
We set-up the warm food inside and the snacks and drinks outside. The front door was decorated with a big banner and balloons.
The kids brought their bikes and scooters to ride around the greenbelt.
We all ate outside together and enjoyed the nice weather.
We also had sidewalk chalk and a bubble station set-up for the kids to play.
Janie had one little spill and had to take a moment to get patched up. Then it was back outside she went!
The kids gathered around to sing “Happy Birthday” and then it was time to eat cake!!
Peanut still wasn’t so sure of what he thought of cake.
The rest of the kids loved it though. We even rounded them up for a group photo with faces stuffed with cake and frosting.
Janie scored a bunch of Paw Patrol loot today and had a fun time at her party.
Happy Birthday, Big Girl!!
This evening, we went to Mommy’s co-worker’s retirement party in Oakland. Everyone brought their kids so it was kid-a-palooza. Peanut hung out and shared toys with Hudson.
Janie played with Mako, Sophie, Henry, and Vivian.
By the end of the night, Janie took out her flashlight, turned off the light in the playroom, and the kids had their own little dance party. Miraculously, we also managed to get a group photo of most of the kids together.