The Chinese lunar calendar is pretty cool. If you haven’t checked it out you definitely should. We have this ongoing joke in our family about the Chinese lunar calendar. When I was pregnant with Colt (years before our life here in East Asia), according to the Chinese lunar calendar he would be a boy. . . and he is a HE. . . so there you go. hahaha.
Really though, recently the kids’ school celebrated mid-autumn festival, which is a holiday on the Chinese lunar calendar. Everyone eats, makes, or gives as gifts moon cakes. They don’t look like “moons,” but the moon is biggest and brightest during this holiday. There is also a story behind it about a guy whose wife heroically drank a potion and had to live on the moon, so that ties the moon into the holiday as well.
Anyways, here are some pics from the kids school festivities and making moon cakes. They were baked, so they were a bit flaky on the outside and inside was red bean paste and mixed nuts all ground together. A tad sweet, but not really. They were yummy!
Kylie has become a helper to the teachers during rest time. She will help the littler ones go to sleep. So sweet! She loves to help and be a big girl!
The moon cakes! They used a mold to make these shapes. . The kids helped make them 
So thankful for the journey you are on! We love you and are lifting you up the the Father.
Love Dad and Mom
Enjoyed seeing your pictures of your work there. Your children are beautiful.
I wonder how closely it matches the Hebrew calendar which is also lunar. We are really looking forward to meeting you when you get back this way. We too, remember you before our Father. It’s wonderful to see the friendships your children are making with neighborhood children. They are often en to be means to open doors to other families.
Love seeing this . Your children are growing up so fast. We continue to pray for you. My heart is broken over Billie’s passing but we know where she is!! We were very close. Love to all.
A wonderful look into your life now-blessings to all
i love seeing the pictures of the kids. They sure are growing fast. Hope you are all well. Still have a sweet card for a reminder. Take care.
Love love love seeing the kids and the relationships they are building in China! What a blessing all of you are to the people there. Thank you for sharing! Love and prayers, Lori
I Love the Photos & Posts also!!!! May God Bless You & Watch Over You Always!!! 💜Love & Prayers!!!💜