2012 is the Chinese Year of the Dragon, thus my sweet little O has falling into the category known to the Chinese as "One who brings luck and great fortune." Having a baby in the year of the Dragon (which only comes around every 12 years) is considered the most auspicious of all the Chinese zodiac. I could have told you that without the help of the Chinese calendar.
We celebrated a few days late, but better late than never these days. It was a superb party and although I was a little tired and Rita was nervous about her looming knee replacement the following day... we pulled off a slammin get together.
My fortune this year - you ask? Prior to pulling my fortune stick Kday stopped me and said "No wishing for kids!" I smirked, winked and pulled my fortune stick. No kids this year. But if my fortune comes to fruition as it has in years past... we'll end up with a home to my liking and and it will be an enjoyable year.
I sadly had to hand over the Grand Prize Platter that brought me such good luck last year. I had set it up as a shrine on our bed and it indeed brought good fortune! This year my brother in law won the grand prize at Chinese Bingo and so I handed it over... but don't worry, it will be back up for grabs next year :)
3 comments:
I am dying over those pictures of Layla. She is seriously stunning. The party looks like so much fun, and I think that is such a great tradition you guys have. I want to know what your fortune said!
What a fun thing to do!! :)
Layla is absolutely adorable! What a beauty! I love how bright shiny and happy her eyes are!
Hope you are doing great! ♥
You have so many fun, special traditions.
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