Check out this link to learn more about Cochlear Implants and a Mom hearing her son for the first time. Yes you will need a tissue!
http://www.aol.com/video/a-mother-hears-her-sons-voice/517665755?a_dgi=aolshare_email
Monday, February 11, 2013
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Gung Hay Fat Choy - Happy Chinese New Year!
Gung Hay Fat Choy (Happy Chinese New Year)
Chinese New Year is a holiday that celebrates the beginning of a new year according to the lunar calendar. It is considered to be one of the most important holidays for Chinese families. The holiday is celebrated with big family gatherings, gift giving, the eating of symbolic foods and display of festive decorations--all focused on bringing good luck for the new year and celebrating the coming of Spring.
It is a traditional practice for adults to give children little red envelopes--hong bao in Mandarin or lai-see in Cantonese--filled with money in order to symbolize wealth and prosperity for the coming year. It is also common for elders to bestow red packets to unmarried members of the family. It is a sign of respect to bow three times in order to accept the hong bao. Envelopes are not to be opened until the recipient has left the home of the giver.
Chinese New Year is a holiday that celebrates the beginning of a new year according to the lunar calendar. It is considered to be one of the most important holidays for Chinese families. The holiday is celebrated with big family gatherings, gift giving, the eating of symbolic foods and display of festive decorations--all focused on bringing good luck for the new year and celebrating the coming of Spring.
Before New Year's Day you want to buy
new clothes or cut your hair in order to have a fresh start. Wearing
black is not allowed due to its association with death, however, wearing
red is encouraged as the color is associated with warding off bad
spirits. Red means prosperity.
It is a traditional practice for adults to give children little red envelopes--hong bao in Mandarin or lai-see in Cantonese--filled with money in order to symbolize wealth and prosperity for the coming year. It is also common for elders to bestow red packets to unmarried members of the family. It is a sign of respect to bow three times in order to accept the hong bao. Envelopes are not to be opened until the recipient has left the home of the giver.
YEAR OF THE SNAKE - is meant for steady progress and attention to
detail. Focus and discipline will be necessary for you to achieve what
you set out to create.
Ancient Chinese wisdom says a Snake in the house is a good omen because
it means that your family will not starve. Tricia was born in the year of the snake
Here is Kylie celebrating Gung Hay Fat Chow through the years.
2009
2010
2011
2012
And this Year 2013 - The Year of the Snake
This one is for you Gung Gung - Kylie practicing her Martial Arts Moves!
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Field Day
Today was Field Day at Kylie's School and Brian and I were fortunate enough that our work schedules allowed us to be there for part of the festivities.
Kylie's class getting ready to enjoy field day
Kylie and Dad Playing Hula Hoop
Mommy and Kylie playing Jump Rope. She just wanted to twirl the rope not jump it!
Kylie on the big wheel race. That is her teacher Ms Grace to her left and Ms. McKinley her assistant teacher to her right
The class taking a break from the activities. The grass was wet and Kylie didn't want to sit on it
What's a field day without a potato sack race?
Kylie Bowling
The Class Jumping Around before the next event. They loved the DJ
Kylie and her friend take a break from the action to action. Kylie said, "My body wants rest!"
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