Happy year of the rooster. Characteristics of those born in the year or the rooster are early risers and loyal. I know this only because I looked it up for something I was doing at work.

Chinese new year’s eve was on a Friday this year. Natalie’s Chinese school teacher hosted a party at her house for the students in her class. They made dumplings and practice writing auspicious words using a mao bi (Chinese calligraphy).

On Saturday, we hosted a small gathering at our house and had Hot Pot.

One of the auntie’s in LA knit these cute hats for the kids

The kids played video games after dinner