by June
A fresh beginning is just what we need, and here it comes... Welcome to the Year of the Tiger!
Preparing for the new year, we've cut our hair, swept out the old with the dust from our corners (well, sorta), and organized our seeds for the growing season. The Chinese New Year celebrates spring, and who isn't ready for that about now?
Traditions abound in celebrating Chinese New Year. Ever since the children were little, we've been creating our own traditions that pivot off vibrant books, festive decorations, delicious foods we often prepare with friends, and dances we dance. Our ways may not be authentic in every detail but instead honor not only where our daughters were born but who we are as a family.
Here's a little peek at Fern and Blossom dancing with the girls they have grown up with in their beloved Chinese School.
Next we'll be sharing books we love and a recipe for dumplings and another for noodles. This is a time of joy for us, and we would love nothing more than that our traditions might brighten your winter too.
17 comments:
Oh my goodness, I'm so glad to see you guys!!!
The smiles on those faces, absolutely priceless and beautiful to boot...
Happy, happy Year of the Tiger to you all!
~~Camie~~
Happy New Year! The girls look adorable! Can't wait for the dumpling & noodle recipes! Hugs!
Beautiful, fun pictures! Happy new year.
Happy New Year! I am glad you are back to blogging! It's always interesting to read you!
Happy New Year! What graceful young ladies! Looks like fun, too!
Wonderful photos. Your blog is always the first I turn to when I need a boost and a reminder to do what matters. Thank you!
Your girls are beautiful. Love the costumes.
Blessings
Diane
Happy New Year! Fern and Blossom are just beautiful...thank you for sharing this festive view of your family's life.
They are beautiful!
That gorgeous red can't help but cheer everyone up!
Happy new year to you, too.
looks like you all had a wonderful start to the new year. your girls are positively adorable. what beautiful smiles :)
Oh how beautiful and vibrant. Love that you celebrate the New Year like that...The girls looks so joyful.
Hoping that this year will be properous and healthy for you all.
Love from your friend "the sheep" in Montucky.
They are soooo beautiful! And hurray for you to respect their heritage and honor their traditions:-)
hey!! i remember that!!! haha! my mom was just asking about those noodles....!
So fun! I really needed a smile and a bright spot of color today! Hope the New Year brings you, Fern & Blossom a wealth of blessings.
I just stumbled upon your blog - fantastic!
We can't move to the country just yet, but until we do, I shall look forward to your lovely blog-posts.
love the color in this post... so vibrant.
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