The Kitchen

On Sat, our parents discovered their new favorite restaurant, The Kitchen in Sacramento.   They said it was even better than French Laundry.  

Party of 9 cousins celebrating Auntie Jen/Cindy's 30th Bday over lots of yummy food and drinks. 

Just a few of their favorite the ingredients 

They were so happy to enjoy a 5 hour meal without us.   Check out my dad's G+ album if you want to see pics of what they ate.

Jelly Belly Factory, what a sweet time! 

A bit hyper after taste testing so many flavors. 

New driver on the road - Uncle Steve thanks for letting us cruise in your new ride. 

Girls Nite Out - SCU college buddies at Tacolicious in Palo Alto 

Boys Nite Out - Warriors vs. Laker opening game

School Halloween parade, Mari joined the 4th graders in our school parade.  

My turn (Ethan) to plan Family Fun Friday! Sushi, games, and Lego Chima.

Cowabunga Dude!

This Halloween, we're the Teenage Mutant Ninja Louies. 

Auntie Tracy - Thanks for a fun rock climbing activity & In & Out dinner.  You're so much fun to hang out with.  When can we go out again?  

 

Hanging out with Great Grandma. 

Art project at Children Discovery Museum with Auntie Becky & Hailey.  

My 1st dentist visit, all smiles!  So much fun with Auntie Judy, I can't wait to go back! 

Wheee ... fun swing time because I did such a great job at the denist. 

This was Dada's seat right in between both our 10:30am soccers games (while girls at Mommy and Me preschool). 

Giving Mama a massage on our peppermint hot chocolate date @ Peets. 

Fun carnival games at GrX's harvest festival.  

Simple Joys

We all love rough housing with Dada ... he's so much fun.  Dada thanks for being so playful with us! 

Storytime with the twins (1.5 yr) and Auntie Min.  Thanks for feeding my mom and I lunch.   

 Cousin Hailey (11 mo) and I got each other's back!

Bye-bye diapers!  After almost 2 weeks of potty training, I'm about 90% there.  

I love holding my big bro's hand.  He's such a gentleman. 

Annual school walk a thon to raise money for our school.  Such a healthy and fun event. 

Guest speaker at church talking about multipliers vs. diminishers.  Amazing and inspiring speaker! 

Dessert date night at Peets.  Good talks and fun card games.   So nice to relax after a busy day of purging our toys and books.  Feels so good to be more organized now.  

Since both my brothers are busy reading, I might as well find myself a comfortable spot to read too. 

Ethan's 7

Birthday celebration started with a popsicle party with my 2nd grade class right before dismissal.

Then the 14 of us celebrated at my house ... Lego Chima Style

Chima Speedorz tournment

Family bday dinner at one of my favorite restaurants, Red Robin

Korean BBQ Oct bday dinner ... celebrating with PoPo and Auntie Jen

3 boy cousins + 1 more on the way! 

SCU Alumni Family picnic after our soccer games.  So my critters to see ... 

Can you guess how long that snake is?

Horseback riding at SCU

This week at cub scouts we learned how to pitch a tent.

SCU girls celebrating Auntie Johannah's baby boy (Mama's college roomie). 

As part of our date, Dada taught me how to pump gas, was actually quite fun. 

Mommy and me weekly story time at the library.

Celebrating 100 years

On Sat, Great Grandma turned 93 and I'll be turning 7 next Sat, together we're celebrating 100 years!  

Walking my brothers to school. 

Monthly Home Depot workshop.  This month my buddy Aiden made it to his very 1st workshop. 

Scored 2 goals on my 2nd soccer game this season. 

Checking out the new 49er stadium on my date with my Dad.  He's always such a cool date. 

Sunday morning with 4 kids - Tarynn joined our family for church and lunch.  

Mama started beginner tennis lessons a couple weeks ago and is really enjoying it!  Dada who already knows how to play started playing with our neighbor and is getting excited to play at least 1x a week.  Looks like they'll want us to learn soon so we can have family tennis matches.