Disneyland!

The last time we went to Disneyland was in December 2018! Uncle Johnny got us tickets and reservations now that Disneyland reopened after a long COVID closure. With current safety precautions, we are required to wear a mask at all times and the park is at 25% capacity.

We got matching shirts to mark the occasion and we were all excited to get going.

The first place we visited was Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This morning we were disappointed to hear that Rise of the Resistance was closed for the day but we still got to enjoy the area for the first time.

Peanut tried to fly the Millenium Falcon but he couldn’t reach the controls. So naturally, our mission was a failure.

The kids tried the blue milk and thought it was kind weird.

Peanut was excited to find an X-wing and Yai got him his very own! Lucky kid.

Thunder Mountain was a big hit with all the kids. Even Leela went on for the first time and loved it. We ended up riding it at least 4 times today.

The kids also went on Space Mountain twice.

This is the look on KK’s face when she learned she was not tall enough to drive a car alone on Autopia. Maybe next time.

Some of us went on Splash Mountain and Peanut and Alice were prepared with ponchos.

Uncle Johnny was not as lucky. He sat in the front and got drenched.

We stayed until dark and unfortunately they didn’t start having any parades or fireworks yet.

It was still a very memorable and fun day with the family.

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Fancy Dinner

This evening, we went out for a fancy dinner at Five Crowns with the family to celebrate Mama and Uncle Johnny’s birthday. It was our first real dining experience in a long time.

They seated us at a big round table together under a patio cover and the kids enjoyed the activity sheets they were given.

It was a nice dinner at a restaurant with family after being home for so long.

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Heading Home

The kids (and Dada) have been in Southern California since June and now it’s time to say goodbye and head back up to Alameda.

The minivan was filled to the brim with all their stuff including their bikes and other random things that Dada bought this summer. They had so much fun at Camp Magical House.

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Study Hall

Recently, Dada and Uncle Johnny went to Costco and bought some workbooks, tables, and chairs. Today, they set up all the kids with some worksheets to keep their brains working.

Janie also found Uncle Johnny’s old Calvin and Hobbes book and read for a while. Good job, kids!

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Zoom Birthday

Janie turned 8 today and it was a very different birthday this year. We are in the heart of Shelter-in-Place here in California but still wanted to celebrate this special day.

Mama picked up party favors and gifts from Target on her way home, picked up cake from Baskin Robbins, and then had a virtual birthday party with the family over Zoom. Auntie Jia had sent a bunch of gifts this past week too.

Once everyone got online, we all sang Happy Birthday, she blew out candles, and then the presents were opened.

Toni and Thomas also drew a special birthday picture for her.

Happy 8th Birthday to our baby girl!

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