Jin Xiu's Journey

Two weeks ago, Galina and i took the girls to a Chinese New Year Celebration at the Children's Museum of Art in China Town. The girls had an adventure before we even arrived. We took the Ferry over and then the subway. The girls could not have been more thrilled. Especially the subway ride where they held on to the poll and were tossed and jerked at every turn. They giggled the whole way and we moms tried to act as bumper guards so that the girls would not go flying through the air. The Children's Museum of Art did a really nice job of putting on a CNY celebration. ( Except for the fact it was very crowded) They had a bunch of stations set up with all sorts of great crafts and at Noon, they had a traditional Lion Dance. Since it was very crowded the Lion sort of danced in a small circle, but the kids seemed to enjoy it. After the celebration we took the girls to Mott Street for Dim Sum at one of my favorite Dim Sum Restaurants, Mandarin Court. It was a great day with wonderful friends, fun crafts, a blessing from a Dragon and terrific food. What a great way to start the New Year.

checking out the Drangon before the performance

A very serious Emilee watching the performance

Emilee showing off the Lantern she made

Emilee charming us with her version of the drum portion of the Lion dance

The project at this station was to look in a mirror and create a self portrait

The Giant Ball pit was a big hit

Making clay Animals

Emilees Horse