Happy Chinese New Year

February 10th was when the Chinese New Year fell this year. Last year it was January 23 and that is what delayed our trip to China a bit as we had gotten our TA (travel approval) but couldn't book our CA (consulate appointment) until all the offices opened back up after taking a week off. We were sure we would be able to go with the February 17th (day we had to be in Beijing) travel group but we were unable to book any of our trip just yet.

So back to the real reason for this post!

Happy Chinese New Year! 

This year is the year of the snake.
I am the year of the Tiger, Makenna is the year of the dog and both Derek and Robbie are the year of the Rabbit.

I bought these outfit's in China last year. They wore them one other time for photo's and Makenna likes to wear hears around the house sometimes, but they still fit.

Happy Valentines Day too!!
Makenna had a party at school today. I went in and helped out. They made a friendship fruit salad since they would be getting enough sweets elsewhere. And I got a wonderful card in the mail from my loving husband! I am starting not to like him being gone all week.

Last year we sort of skipped over Valentines day as February 15 we hopped on a plane and headed half way around the world!! It's been an amazing year little man!