Xin Nian Hao and Gung Hay Fat Choy 2007!

Thanks to my niece K. and SIL D. for attending the local Families with Children from China Chinese New Year. We went last year and knew it would be a lovely event. Even so, a second year without actually being a family with a child from China is the pits. "Hi, I'm Shannon and I'm a waiting parent. Yes, 12 months since LID. No, no idea when." It will take mucho willpower to go next year if Ellie isn't here!
I did meet and reconnect with wonderful families. And I heard some great "gotcha" stories and saw many precious children-boys and girls of all ages- running around. I know, it does happen!
Year of the Pig. The pig balloons (and last year's dog balloons) are so cute!)

As beautiful as she is, K. is not into having her picture taken right now!
Show me your beautiful bracelet! The FCC had very nice silk goodie bags for all the children.
As tired as we were, we couldn't leave before the Dragon made his appearance.
"Shoes for me?" K. got her new outfit the day before. The lady who sells all the Chinese goodies did not have the right size shoes at her booth so she brought them to the CNY event just for K!
Very talented musicians. Can't recall the name of the instrument right now. Any takers? Update: guzheng or Chinese zither

K's favorite part of the event! Dancing. She even unconsciously bowed after the song was over. Made us giggle!

Update: Haven't found anything definitive, but I think both Xin Nian Hao and Gung Hay Fat Choy work. One means literally Happy New Year and the other something like Good Fortune to You! Feel free to correct.