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Happy Chinese New Year

We went to a Chinese New Year's party this year on January 28. I am so glad we got invited! I got invited to one at Circe's, but it was two days before Austin was leaving and I just couldn't go. I kept thinking in the back of my mind that I needed to do something for Chinese New Year, but those thoughts just stayed in the back. I was so glad this invite came up because I really didn't want the holiday to go by without Maylin celebrating it.

There were two families there that we knew; the Browns and the Johnsons. It was fun to visit with them. Maylin had a good time doing crafts, but literally left with more glue and glitter on herself than on the paper.



Last time we went to this party (2 years ago), Maylin cried during the fireworks and we ended up inside. She did great this year and loved every minute of it.


At that same party, two years ago, Maylin wanted to participate in the parade, but by the end she was a nervous wreck. She wouldn't look at anyone, cried and acted so funny. This year she was just beside herself about being a dragon head. They let her and she was as proud as punch. She marched around with no issues at all! It is amazing what a little time will do to help with fears!
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This is Kai and Maylin. They are so cute!!!!















Kai's sister Pearl, helped Maylin so much that night. What a sweet girl.






















Kim Brown made this darling cake with the help from her kids! She got the idea from M3. I had always wanted to make one, but of course, haven't got around to it. I am so glad Kim made it so I could try it. It was delicious.

Here are some of my favorite shots from the evening.

Comments

Nate said…
Glad you got to go to at CNY party with all your happenings. I love the cake that Kim made:)
February 4, 2012 at 9:57 PM
M3 said…
Oh it looks like you guys had such a great party!! We totally lamed out this year and just went out to dinner at the girls' fave Chinese restaurant. Next year!
February 4, 2012 at 10:01 PM
Glenda said…
This is just an amazing tradition! I want to know more about that cake!
February 8, 2012 at 9:40 AM
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