Saturday, January 3, 2009

Happy New Year!

What an amazing experience 2008 has been for us. We're looking forward to 2009, and planning on savoring every moment.
We went to a fabulous New Year's Eve party and we both had a great time. The children were all upstairs eating pizza, sharing goodie bags, making butterfly wands, and watching Cars while the adults partied downstairs. We had turkey, champagne, and some wonderful deserts. Several of our friends performed musically and I got to have great conversations with people I've wanted to get to know better. We could not have asked for more in the way of friendships and fun experiences during our time in China, so we are once again feeling very thankful for all we've been given.

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow, just look at the queen and her princess :-)

Happy New Year to you both!

Dori's Mommy (Diana) said...

Love the picture! Happy New Year!

Cherith said...

What a great picture! Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

What a great photo!

Happy new year!

Joannah said...

Happy New Year! I love your Chinese finery! You look gorgeous.

Lisa and Tate said...

Happy New Year.... You both look so happy and beautiful!!! So looking forward to 2009 to fulfill making my dreams come true!!

Lisa

Shauna and MacLean said...

Sounds like a fun time was had by all. Happy New Year girls!

Shauna and MacLean xo

Anonymous said...

What an amazing, amazing journey you are on! You will look back on this time and the memories will be like precious jewels in your treasure chest. I hope one day we can meet for that cup of tea! Happy New Year!

Sylvia said...

I love visiting your blog. Thanks for sharing your experiences in China.

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year! We all missed you this Christmas!! Love you!!!

R in TX said...

Happy New to you both! So glad to "see" you the reunion & talk to you both via Skype. That was great! You are in our thoughts as you both work and live your life you China this year!

Truly Blessed said...

Fun picture! Sounds like a fantastic NY celebration -- can't wait to read more about the Adventures of Christi & Abbey!

C's Mom said...

Happy New Year to you two!

Love that photo...makes me :0)

Lindiana Jones said...

I am officially caught up again with your blog...again. Now is the time to say I will make a resolution to faithfully keep up but I just can't bring myself to make New Year's resolutions. Anyhow, I am so glad that you are feeling so much better about life in China and are adapting so well. I can't wait to see you! Even though you'll be busy, I hope we can grab a little time to catch up.

Donna said...

Happy New Year to you and Abbey too!

Teacher Mary said...

I must have a copy of this picture for my kids wall of fame! You both look like Chinese royalty! I am so glad that as you look back on 2008 you are feeling good about it. Time can change lots of things about life! I wish the very best in 2009 for both you and Abbey! Our Daddy is sure taking great care of both of you--even with the cockroach crescendo!! Lots of Love, Kisses, Hugs & Etc. (PS: I can't wait to collect them in person!!!)

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