Chinese New Year

Happy Chinese New Year - the year of the monkey!

I'll be honest, Chinese New Year is a bit anticlimactic now that Gavin is not taking Chinese anymore, but it is still a fun tradition and an excuse to have orange chicken for dinner.
The family got their love fortunes on the breakfast plates this morning.  I write 'fortunes' of things that I love about each person and wrap them in felt fortune cookies.  Everyone loves it!

It's a great way to remind the kids and Greg of how great they are.  I'm so thankful for them!

For dinner, we had orange chicken, ham fried rice and egg rolls.  It was a really heavy meal - good thing we only have it once a year!

Greg-

I love your blue eyes.
I love your laugh wrinkles.
I love that you don't get stressed.
I love your dedication to your parents.
I love that you wear bow ties.
I love that you are so dang smart.
I love that you are so involved with the kids.
I love that you can build lots of different things.
I love that you take care of me when I need it most.
I love seeing you give blessings to the kids.
I love your faith.
I love how you line up all your morning toiletries.
You are the most Christ-like person I know.
I wish you all the best this year!

Gavin-

I love your willingness to help me with tech stuff.
I love your chocolate trifle.
I love that your are the AP Physics Chef.
I love that you are an Aggie.
I love your slight half smile.
I love to see you play with Guard.
I love that you are such a hard worker.
I love to see the adult you have become.
I love that you can make us all laugh.
I love that you spend time with the family.
I love your big heart, that you genuinely care about others.
I love your ability to solve problems.
I love that you will still let me hug you.
I love that you can see things that need to be done and then you do it.
I wish you all the best this year!

Enoch-

I love your awesome smile.
I love your love of reading.
I love your Lego creations.
I love your invention ideas.
I love your dedication to Kung Fu.
I love that you love to learn.
I love your prayers.
I love your desire to make good choices.
I love your hugs and kisses.
I love your desire to listen to the Spirit.
I love your love of kayaking.
I love your independence.
I love your determination to do hard things.
I love to hear you say, “I love you!”
I wish you the best this year.

Kate-

I love your two front teeth.
I love watching your back hand spring.
I love seeing you read the scriptures.
I love your long, silky, blonde hair.
I love your laugh.
I love that you love math.
I love coloring with you.
I love seeing you play and laugh with Guard.
I love it when you choose the right.
I love your long eyelashes.
I love seeing you wrapped in blankets.
I love seeing your craft projects.
I love your love of chocolate cinnamon bears.
I love your sweet, kind, caring spirit.
I wish you the best the year!

Guard-

I love your snuggles.
I love your raspberries.
I love your stories.
I love playing farm with you.
I love holding your hand while we walk.
I love your love for animals.
I love reading books with you.
I love your love for Jesus.
I love it when you take care of me.
I love it when you share.
I love all the pictures I find of you on my phone.
I love your love of orange.
I love your bouncy walk when you are happy.
I love doing knuckles with you (fa la la la la).
I love your ability to always have fun.
I wish you the best this year!