Our fare is steamboat in herbal soup. This year, we held our dinner in my eldest sister's new home . Usually, we either had it in my parent's home or we will eat out in restaurants. I like to eat in at home - this way, we can really be ourselves and make as much noise as we can....
The crabs were yummy....... so were the prawns and fish and fishballs and noodles and....everything!
I sat at the further end table. Somehow, due to lower power or whatever, our table's steamboat pot took a very long time to boil compared to the other table's pot. My brother, holding on to his chopsticks, was looking real hungry indeed. My nieces (in blue and pink), couldnt wait any longer, made a smart move by asking their father to scoop some food from his table to them.
My brother is laughing now. The soup has finally boiled ... My mom looked over to make sure we do ok. Trouble with steamboat was, if the food was not cooked properly, the suffering after the event would be rather unpleasant......
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR.........THE OX HAS ARRIVED.....
1st and 3rd generations......missing here was Jacky Chong, who only arrived the next day.
I invited two missionaries (Elder Duron & Elder Bickmore) serving in Sitiawan to my home to give my dad and mom a healing blessing. Sitiawan is an hour's drive away from my home. Later, I kicked myself for I did not ask the elders to share a message with my family and my extended families. It was such a good opportunity as most of them were at home that day. It only hit me when my 2nd sister asked me why I didnt ask the elders to teach (after they had left!!). My 2nd sister belonged to the Methodist denomination. I hope another opportunity will arise. Notwithstanding this, I am grateful that the elders and this brother made their way to my home and exercise their priesthood authority when called upon.
The crabs were yummy....... so were the prawns and fish and fishballs and noodles and....everything!I sat at the further end table. Somehow, due to lower power or whatever, our table's steamboat pot took a very long time to boil compared to the other table's pot. My brother, holding on to his chopsticks, was looking real hungry indeed. My nieces (in blue and pink), couldnt wait any longer, made a smart move by asking their father to scoop some food from his table to them.My brother is laughing now. The soup has finally boiled ... My mom looked over to make sure we do ok. Trouble with steamboat was, if the food was not cooked properly, the suffering after the event would be rather unpleasant......HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR.........THE OX HAS ARRIVED.....
My family.....3 generations...
1st and 2nd generations....all arranged according to age.1st and 3rd generations......missing here was Jacky Chong, who only arrived the next day. I invited two missionaries (Elder Duron & Elder Bickmore) serving in Sitiawan to my home to give my dad and mom a healing blessing. Sitiawan is an hour's drive away from my home. Later, I kicked myself for I did not ask the elders to share a message with my family and my extended families. It was such a good opportunity as most of them were at home that day. It only hit me when my 2nd sister asked me why I didnt ask the elders to teach (after they had left!!). My 2nd sister belonged to the Methodist denomination. I hope another opportunity will arise. Notwithstanding this, I am grateful that the elders and this brother made their way to my home and exercise their priesthood authority when called upon.
At night, we had fun lighting up fireworks.
Bad news are abounding around the current state of economy. I dont know what lies ahead.......but I know of Elder Wirthlin's counsel to us as his mom had counselled him.............Come what may, love it.
Happy New Year!!
HI Cutie :) I miss the Chinese New Year Celebrations -- no one here does it and I've been sick. I did wish everyone I see Happy New Year, though :) It's so fun to see you with your family -- what a nice looking group of people. Keep me posted, as always! I love peeking in on your life :)
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