Watch us grow!
Auntie Stephanie traveled back to California with her family this weekend! The kids got to hang out with Sophie, Avia, Vivian, Henry, and Hudson just like old times! We also met Vivian’s little brother Ethan for the first time.
They played “Just Dance” on our Nintendo Switch with the dads while Mommy got caught up with her old friends from Children’s Hospital.
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.
It’s that time of year again! Every year, on the Friday before Thanksgiving, we go to the Embarcadero Center to watch them light up the buildings and shoot off fireworks overhead. Auntie Stepanie and Vivian also went with us.
Peanut was a little scared when it got really loud.
After the fireworks, we had some ice cream from the shop next to us.
Even Peanut got some ice cream!
After ice cream, we walked next door to the Hyatt to see the tree. They used to do a lighting ceremony in the atrium but the new owners decided to discontinue that tradition. We were pretty bummed. At least we got a cute family photo in front of the tree.
Before heading home, we went to the patio at Sens to check out the view and hang out for just a bit longer.
What a fun evening!
We bought a Groupon to Oakland Zoo a while back and since everyone we know has a membership, it was the perfect time to meet up! Sophie, Avia, and Vivian joined us this morning for some fun and Janie was so excited to be there! She even wore her safari hat.
Janie rode the gondola for the first time with Dada and got to see lots of animals you can only view from above.
Little Guy got to meet the giraffes at the zoo today.
And Peanut saw an elephant for the first time. Not sure if he could actually see him.
These two girls ran around together throughout the morning.
It’s not Hawaii but the zoo is not bad too.
We watched an elephant grab something to eat out of the tube hanging above. I think the kids and grown-ups were equally amused.
Peanut was a little fussy today but his big sister came by to check up on him once in a while.
At the children’s area, Peanut got to ride in the carrier for a bit and then posed with a tortoise statue before it started to rain.
The morning ended with a ride on the train.
There was a nice view of the bay from there.
They also had some carnival rides nearby and Janie was fired up to drive the car. Vivian also got to drive from the backseat. I love how every seat has a steering wheel.
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Not sure why she had such a mean scowl on her face during the ride.
Looks like she’s tall enough to fly the plane!
She flew all on her own and it’s funny to see that she still has the scowl that we all know and loved when she was a baby.
What a fun morning at the zoo! We’re so happy that our friends could join us too!
We went to Mama’s work party tonight and everyone brought their kids. Janie and Sophie were back together again and they had a great time!
Check out these two chocolate smiles!
Peanut also got to socialize and hung out with his buddy Max who is 10 days older.
He got to hang out with Aunties Stephanie and Amy.
There was some snuggle time with MaryAnn, Sandy, and Holly too!!
This social little guy ate up all the attention.
Peanut, Henry, and Auntie Teresa also played on the couch for a while. SO many friends!
At the end of the night, the two big girls played a mean game of foosball with the Henry and Avia.
We also brought Janie’s PJs to put on for the ride home. What a fun party!
We had some gifts to delver in Oakland today and Peanut did a great job playing with his toys while Mama waited for her lunch.
He also had fun with Auntie Stephanie and Auntie Teresa today.
For the second year in a row, Dada was in France on Light-up Night. But that didn’t stop us from going to Embarcadero Center to see the fireworks! This little guy was all bundled up to pick up his sister from school and head over to the festivities.
We stopped at the Hyatt first and discovered that they weren’t doing the same festivities as previous years but there was a big tree there!
Back at Embarcadero Center, there was an ice rink with a show right before they lit the buildings. Then the fireworks went off and Janie had a good view of them from below.
She said they were very loud but very cool too.
We later went back to the Hyatt to let the kids run around. Janie took a picture of Mama and Peanut in front of the tree.
Then she wanted to take a picture with Little Guy.
All the kids got a chance to play together and have some snacks before heading out to dinner.
This was the best we could do in getting a photo of all the girls together.
Janie also liked playing with the water fountain.
Dinner was at Super Duper Burgers before we all headed home.
It was a late night for everyone, including this little guy. He napped off and on all evening and fell asleep as soon as we got home.
Cheers! Let the holiday season begin!!
We had a PT Month potluck today and Peanut was there to celebrate too.
His buddy Max was there too and they gave each other fist bumps.
He was pretty tired by 1:00 so Auntie Karen rocked him to sleep in the “PT hold”
Peanut and Mama went to Oakland for lunch today for a change in scenery. He hung out with Auntie Ranee for a bit while Mama ate lunch.
He also chatted with Auntie Stephanie (a speech therapist) and showed off some of the sounds he’s making nowadays.
Peanut met more of Mama’s friends today at dinner. Tia Patty loved holding him and Auntie Nicole was so happy to meet him.
He also snoozed in Auntie Stephanie’s arms for a while. She had been itching to meet this little guy but was away in Pennsylvania for two weeks!!
She gave him these onesies. The “little peanut” onesie is perfect!