It wasn't all fun and games

Our FCC CNY party on Saturday night was by far the best one we have had yet. It was so much fun and there were so many families there. It was wonderful seeing children we have watched grow up and also new little ones who have joined their forever families. I also love that so many waiting families come and get a glimpse of what they have in store. Mia's Mama is on the committee so she had a lot of work to do and Mia's daddy was working so she was with us most of the evening ~ yep, our little twins : )

They enjoyed all the activities except one ~ the Lion Dance ~ I think the combination of the lion and the loud drums is what gets Annslee. Once we mentioned they would be doing this she started looking for it and worrying about it. The kids all got red envelopes to "feed" the Lion. Here is how she looked in anticipation of that......

Apparently neither of them liked what they heard heading their way

I couldn't resist snapping pics of her serious little face

Daddy took her away for a while and Mia ran to her Mama. I did find Daddy and Annslee and she and I "escaped" to the restroom ~ she took that time admiring her ladybug in the mirror : ) The lady who painted Daddy's face came in as Annslee was arguing with me about going into the stall to potty by herself. She had on a dress so I knew she needed my help. The lady laughed and asked where she was from. I told her Hubei and she said "Oh, those Hubei people ~ very hard headed" yeah, I know.... (I am sure those of you with Hubei Honeys can relate as well)


When we thought it was safe to leave the restroom the boys were out of their lion costumes. One of the heads was on the floor but she wasn't sure she wanted to get very close. She kept going over and looking in the mouth. (notice how she is nervously holding her foot...so sweet)

The girls dancing was a hit though. At one point Annslee and Mia were both trying to get on stage to join in : )

They didn't mind at all posing with these members of the Lion Dance troupe

* Just so you know we are all doing fine after the tornados last night. We were up until 3 am to wait for the "all clear" and we know we will do this many more times this Spring. Unfortunately there were many deaths so please keep those families in your prayers.

Here are a couple of pictures of the hail we got ~ Annslee slept through it : )