Happy New Year?

What?  Didn't we already celebrate that?
Yes, but...
Happy Chinese New Year!  We haven't celebrated that yet!

Each year our friends... the Shumway's.... host a Chinese New Year party!
It really is fantastic!
I helped Megan decorate this year... it gets bigger and better each year.

Why are the Shumway's hosting?  Megans dad worked for the US Embassy or something like that... she's always had ties to this culture! 

There are numerous Halloween parties and Christmas parties around here, but there is only one Chinese New Year party! 

I don't love Chinese food.  I get a little afraid of what exactly I'm eating!
I do love the American Chinese food that comes to this party!  I know who's cooking it... no mystery meat... I feel safe!
I totally overate and loved it!

There were MANY people!  Kills me, but it didn't feel crazy at all.
We loved hanging out with friends, meeting new ones, enjoying good food and conversation. 
Another successful year!
Thanks for inviting us Shumways!