So, the kids have learned a lot this week about the upcoming Chinese New Year. Trey informed me that the kids are supposed to try and stay up as late as possible tonight (on the eve of the New Year) to bring good luck to their parents. The later they stay up, the more luck they bring. My response "come on, do I look that naive?" Apparently, it is a true custom so we are, of course, participating in it. However, Craig said no caffeine-induced awake time...they have to stay up as late as they can naturally. :) Way to put your foot down, dad! I hope to post a picture tomorrow of the kids with their dragon costumes on. They are very proud of them. Kyra is doing a sleepover with one of her friends tonight so we didn't get the picture taken tonight, but tomorrow!
CHURCH
It is very amusing to me that attending church here isn't much different than back home. We went to the contemporary service this morning and sang the exact songs we've been singing back home - we knew them all, closing with the sending song "Open the Eyes of My Heart"...too funny! Most people have gone away on holiday here so it was a little empty in church, but still good to start getting connected.
SECOND ATTEMPT AT THE FISH
Craig and the kids made a second visit to the underground of Billy's Bakery and picked up five new fish, as well as some additional care information in an attempt to keep this next batch alive. We also learned that this is not the right season to buy a turtle as they tend to dry up and die. Wish we would have had that information the first time around. Wish us good luck!
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