Test Blog

This is my test blog. I use this site to practice new blog headers and background elements. My real blog can be found at: http://kenward.blogspot.com

Annual Lip-Sync...

Emma's group did so well Friday night. 6th grade marks their last year at their elementary school and their last year to perform in the annual school lip-sync. Way to go girls!

We're so proud of you, Emma!!

You're so much braver (and waaaaaaaay cuter) than I ever was in 6th grade.

Love ya, honey!!!

Top 10 things I love about celebrating CNY!

1. I love having an excuse to keep my Chinese tree up waaaaaaaay past Christmas!


2. I love wearing my charm bracelet that Chris gave me while we were waiting for Josie!

3. I love getting together with my extended family to celebrate the new year!

4. I love seeing my dad enjoy a special drink from Uncle Pat instead of working! A toast to the year of the Tiger!


5. I love our all our food at our CNY meal!




6. I especially love my Aunt's desserts!!



7. I love our creative chaos and sneaking in a few crafts with the kids!!





8. I love giving the kids red envelopes!

9. I love seeing the kids attempt their own Chinese Dragon dance!

10. I love seeing my two girls DANCING TOGETHER. Yes. The adoption wait was worth every bit of stress and tears!

Gung Hay Fat Choy!!

Chinese Dumplings & More CNY Crafts...

Over the weekend, Chris brought me home a bamboo steamer from World Market.


We made pork dumplings (as featured in the latest issue of FamilyFun magazine). Instead of frying them, I steamed them. Not bad. Not bad at all.

Speaking of FamilyFun magazine, here is a cute idea for making paper fortune cookies.



FamilyFun magazine also has instructions and a template for creating this ribbon dragon.



FamilyCorner posted this unique idea for crafting a red lanterns out of foam cups.

Happy soon-to-be CNY!!