New Year the Chinese Way

Thankfully Chinese New Year is 15 days long.
Last Monday, (the official "day" for Chinese New Year)
I get a text from Yo:
"Isn't today Chinese New Year?"
I replied:
"Not for us... Check back next Sunday."

It's how we roll, folks.
It's how we roll.

 We started the day with Dragon Donuts. Call me creative or call me a plagerist. 
I have no idea who I stole the idea from, but Lord knows, it didn't come from me.
I do not have a creative bone in my body.
But apparently I steal ideas well. 
I thought they were... festive.
In an ugly way, of course.

 Our Maggie stayed the night, and Aria took this photo of her eating her lovely Dragon Donut.
We even re-named her "Mei" for the day so she felt a little Chinese.
I think it worked.

 My four precious blessings. Can I just tell you that they melt my heart with their Chinese loveliness?!?
I AM SO THANKFUL the Lord blessed us with these treasures.


 Edible. Juicy. Sweet. with a hint of S-P-I-C-Y just for fun. That would be these two.

 Aria took pictures of the table set for the lovely food we picked up the phone, ordered, and picked up.
I have made the homemade stuff before, but I think it's SO MUCH easier to write a check.
Don't judge.

 In keeping with the theme of the 'Year of the Dragon" I made this dragon cake.
Even for a swiped idea, I was pretty proud of how he turned out.
The girls were impressed, so that's all that matters.



Annnnndddddd........
Just in case next year is the
"Year of the Moose/Polar Bear/Beast/Dog/Behemoth" 
We decided to get our photos early.


 Okay, is it me, or is there an uncanny resemblance with these two?!?
Happy Year of the Dragon!

Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Just a quick note to let you know I love your blog... you're a great writer & your children are precious. There are several similarities between my daughters and your girls so it's fun to follow your story, thanks for sharing it. :)
    Linda

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  2. NavhelowifeJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Love it girl! You did a great job. Hugs to all, and whenever I get my act in gear, you'll be getting the doll furniture as promised...

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  3. Granpa and GranmaFebruary 1, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    I am NOT partial (well maybe a little) but I think you are creative. I love the dragon!!!

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