Two in two days

I know, what can I say, two posts in two days, a record! Probably won't happen again anytime soon...haha.
Here are a few pics of the kids at the park, it's January and 80 degrees, so we are taking the kids outside often.

Year of the dragon

Chinese New Year is China's biggest holiday. It is also known as the Spring  Festival. Each Chinese year is represented by a repeated cycle of 12 animals,  the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog, and  pig.
This year the Chinese New Year is January 22nd through the 25th. Most  Chinese will celebrate that whole week, and through the following weekend. They  will attend lots of parties with family and friends. There will be lots of food  and cakes and candy for everyone to enjoy.
Chinese people often greet one  another with "Congratulations and Happy to You" or "Congratulations and be  Prosperous" during the Chinese New Year.
As part of the Chinese New Year  celebration, people buy presents, decorations, special foods and new clothing.  Railroad stations throughout China are filled with travelers who take their  vacation days around New Year to return home for a family reunion. It is a time of thanksgiving. We had a wonderful time out to dinner with friends; great food, great show too. Happy New Year!