Chinese New Year and a tease of Spring!

Last weekend we had our local FCC Chinese New Year party. This was Jaden's first time to go because last year we missed it because she was sick. We met up with our good friend Mattie and enjoyed the party. There were a few crafts set up for Jaden to do but some of them ran out before we got there so she missed out. We also had her picture taken but we are waiting on it to come in the mail so no shot of that yet. We had a great Chinese meal and alot of entertainment. This was Jaden's first Lion dance and I thought she would be afraid but she loved it!





This past week were given a little glimpse into spring. This winter has pretty much sucked! It has been so cold. The snow hasn't been that bad but the wind just cuts through you. But last week it was actually getting above freezing! We had a playdate scheduled with some friends for friday to go to the zoo but the weather channel said rain and we just couldn't chance missing the zoo while we could. So Wednesday we decided to spend the day visiting our old animal friends at the zoo and of course seeing our good buddy Mattie! Of course the weather man said no rain Wednesday but guess what he was wrong. We toughed it out and the rain stopped after lunch!







Well of course the weather man was wrong and Friday was a perfect sunny day! We had no problem going back to the zoo! Once again we had a great time but this time with more of our friends. I think that it is so funny when we go out in big groups and all the girls are Chinese. We get so many stares. This time we had someone ask if they were all sisters! None of these girls look anything alike! People are so funny or should I say stupid!






Jaden also did some arts and crafts on the days we stayed indoors. She loved making her necklace but did not want to tie it off and wear it. I finally talked her into it and to taking a picture!




Finally we ended the weekend going to the Christening of our God-daughter and favorite niece Miss Eliza! Jaden got dressed up in her silks again! We had a great time visiting family and also had some pictures taken!