Watch us grow!
Auntie Vyl came over with Rowan and Isla this afternoon. The girls had fun making bracelets together.
Janie also learned how to make chocolate pecan pie from the Pie Master herself, Auntie Vyl.
She and Isla helped make the filling together.
Here is the final product! Yum!
Meanwhile, Peanut was creating a giant garage for his cars.
Isla came by to help out and also watched him drop his cars inside.
At the end of the night, Janie got her first chess lesson from Dada.
We got a surprise visit from Zoe and Maya this morning.
Later in the afternoon, Rowan and Isla came over to play and stayed for dinner.
We went to Safari Run this afternoon to celebrate Rowan’s 6th birthday.
Peanut had some cake but mostly wanted the fresh banana and whipped cream.
Maybe that’s what I’ll make for him on his 2nd birthday – banana and whipped cream pie.
After the lunch and cake, the kids had time in the arcade. Janie played the basketball game to earn tickets.
She also learned how to play air hockey.
Skee ball was fun but she needs work on her bowling skills.
Peanut took his first ride on CalTrain today. We were on our way to Burlingame to visit Rowan and Isla.
The train is always a bit hit with Janie.
When we arrived, we had lunch in Downtown Burlingame. Al the kids were busy with their crayons. After lunch, we went back to their house and all three kids played really well together.
Today was filled with excitement for this little boy. It started out quiet with Yai. He was super alert and just hung out with her.
He later chatted with Ta over FaceTime and would turn to the screen each time Ta would say something. Maybe he likes his low voice.
Around lunch, Auntie Jia and Uncle Jason arrived and met him for the first time. Toni and Thomas were also here but they were either sleeping or eating. We’ll get a cousin photo next time.
Ama and Ankong also flew in last night and came to meet their newest grandson.
This is a big year for the Lao Family!
Uncle Bang and Auntie Vyl also stopped by to meet him in the afternoon.
He was much sleepier by then.
Here he is with his new buddy Rowan.
Auntie Teresa also came to say “hello” to him. I can’t wait for him to be big enough to follow Henry around.
Happy 4th of July! In the morning, we went to the SF Zoo and met up with Rowan and Isla.
We saw the usual animals but lots of them were sleeping this morning.
We had lunch together at noon and then it was off to the rides!! Dada’s company has special passes for the kids to get unlimited rides on the train and carousel so that’s what we did!!
The kids rode the train twice!
Once with Mama and Dada and the second time with Auntie Vyl and Uncle Bang.
https://youtu.be/4CmYoKOJT8M
Before leaving, the kids went on the carousel and had a great time.
https://youtu.be/G7j46K1CPd8
We also tried getting photos of the kids all the together.
They were super silly and Janie took a selfie of the gang.
She also used Mama’s camera to take pictures of everyone. She’s getting pretty good at this! Maybe she can be Mama’s photography assistant one day.
She took all of these pictures!
What a fun morning!!
While lunch was being prepared, Janie drew some banana slugs.
Auntie Vyl prepared some yummy noodles with veggies, chicken, and peanut sauce.
Then, instead of taking a nap, Janie ran laps around the campground with Rowan and Auntie Vyl.
We also built a fire and Janie played with her painting notebook while Jack and Reese watched.
https://youtu.be/dytd-DC4Xbc
She also learned how to roll dice during a game of “Pass the Pig”. Actually, she was rolling pigs but she got the idea.
Everyone snacked on fruit, cucumbers, salami, and cheese before dinner.
We also had some early marshmallows and Janie was so happy.
https://youtu.be/2QyZWJmoFyA
She roasted one next to Daddy but it went up in flames before she could eat it.
Before dinner, Janie and Mommy did some relaxing in the tent. No napping took place at that point either.
Later, we all went out for Mexican food nearby since we didn’t have anything food prepared for that evening’s meal. As expected, Janie passed out in the car on the way back to the campsite and slept for the rest of the night. I guess that’s what happens when you skip your nap.
On Janie’s second day at the hospital, she had a few more visitors. Her Aunties Teresa and Patty stopped by just around the time that she turned one day old.
Then later in the afternoon, Auntie Vyl, Uncle Bang, and Little Rowan came by to say “hi”.
