Gung Hay Fat Choy! (or Happy Chinese New Year :)

This evening we celebrated Chinese New Year with other families who have children from China (as well as a few who are in the process of adopting). Annelise looked so cute in her Chinese/girly-girl dress. She had a lot of fun and ate rice, chicken, and fried biscuits. It was amazing to be in a restraunt that was closed except to families from our adoption agency - and it was completely full. There were probably 20 little girls in various sizes - all from China, and 2 little boys :) (and a few older siblings like Ethan). I think about last year, Annelise passed her first Chinese New Year in the orphanage - a lost daughter with no family. We didn't even celebrate last year, but we were a family waiting for our daughter (and sister). What a difference a year makes. The Year of the Dog (and Fire Dog at that) looks to be promising for all of us. We wish you all good fortune on this New Year's Day :)