Today is the start of Chinese New Year.
And, around these parts, that means bringing out the Chinese silks.
And celebrating our kids’ Chinese heritage.
I had every intention of trying to get everyone in their silks today.
And pictures taken.
But the sun just did not want to cooperate.
Eventually, I just quit waiting and took the girls out on the porch for some pictures.
That is, after dressing them in their new silks.
And fixing their hair.
And grabbing a few of their favorite things.
And I’m so glad I did.
We ended up having a great time, going through their special China things.
And talking about their life in China, and how they came into our family.
Tomorrow, it’ll be Jude and Shepherd’s turn.
And then Vivienne and Poppy.
Since Chinese New Year is celebrated for upwards of 2 weeks in China…
I figure I’ve still got a bit of time.
From our house to yours, Gong Xi Fa Cai!
they are so cute! i love their missing teeth 🙂
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
xo ellie
Your girls look so cute with their missing teeth! Happy Chinese New year to them.
I love those toothless grins and miss that age! Both girls are beautiful and I LOVE those silk dresses.
such beautiful, beautiful girls!!!
Those two with their adorable matching smiles are too, too cute. Happy Chinese New Year!
Gin =)
oh, stef…these are just beautiful!!!
Lovely Captures, Stefanie.
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Love this! What China dolls you have. We can’t wait to go all out next year!
They look so grown up and beautiful! I look forward to the rest of your pictures this week!
Too cute!! Love the missing teeth!!
Gong Xi Fa Cai! They look so adorable in their silks. They are so beautiful! We are praying that we get to go get our little girl that we are trying to adopt soon.
Beautiful! Love their toothless grins! 🙂
Amen. Let’s the celebration continue as it does throughout Asia!
Love the photos of the girls.
Kung Hei Fat Choi as we would say in Hong Kong!
Love & Blessings,
Kim
What beautiful girls you have. Do you and your family use the infamous red envelopes? If so how do you handle the whole luck part of it? I teach early Kindergarten and we had a lesson on Chinese New Year complete with red envelopes that one of the kids had brought. I found it hard to call them Lucky Money Envelopes since God does not really ordain luck. Any insight on this would be wonderful. Can’t wait to see your other littles in their silks!
You need to bring those girls and come visit us some time! The fireworks here are unbelievable! I love that you take the time to connect them with their Chinese culture! They are so beautiful and so blessed to be apart of such a special family!! Xin Nian Kuai Le! Happy New Year!
Awwwww…..your girls looks soooooo beautiful in their silks! I love this special holiday and celebrating with our family!!!
Happy Chinese New Year!!!
God Bless,
Diane
Beautiful! Where do you buy their silks from? My daughters we bought in Taipei barely fit this year (as it should since she’s now 5 1/2 and we bought it when she was 15 months!). We’ll need some new ones next year!
Stefanie…where do you get your girls silks? Beautiful! Love your tradition. 🙂
What a fabulous tradition. You are one awesome mama!
Kung Hei Fatt Choy to you and family, Stefanie! Great pictures! 15 days of feasting and giving out angpows!
i love the last picture where isabelle hugs her sister and laughs so comfortable…..of course i love the pearls, their monkey ears and the missing teeth LOL
These two are simply precious!
Love them!
I love the silks!! I’ve never seen any with the neckline like that. Please share where you got them!! And I LOVE those sweet smiles!!
Happy Year of the Dragon!
Monica
Beautiful pics of two beautiful girls! If you don’t mind me asking, where do you find your silks?
Love the missing teeth sisters!!!!
Bangs and no front teeth – could NOT be cuter on your two big girls! Happy Chinese New Year!!
Such sweet, sweet girls! I too was going to ask where you got their silks! We did not think ahead and get one for every year like some people do when they are in China. I need a dress for my sweet girl for this year and am not sure where to get it from. Please share!
So gorgeous! Love their matching smiles 🙂 Happy New Year!
I am playing blog-reading catch up. Oh, how I’ve loved this CNY series! I need to do better about photo-capturing ours. You’ve inspired me. Can you share where you found the girls’ dresses? They are beyond beautiful. Oh, and a how to on their hair? Wow! Too darling. I know my little gal would love those hairstyles. I am a hair-novice!