Superbowl, Groundhog Day, Setsubun, and Chinese New Year

 We had a party for Superbowl (and all those other special celebrations.)  This photo is with Mitch and Jehangir (our neighbor).  Ben and Max Hunter in the background.  Most everyone left before the Katy Perry halftime performance, but the little kids got to see the Left Shark performance!

 Last visit with our favorite babysitter, Rama Fall.

Rama has lots of experience with special needs kids, and used to have a daycare in her home.

Below: Willow's surprise artwork.  She was on my lap at the big computer, and I did a long pre-employment survey for University Health System.  When I looked down, she had drawn this with a pen:

Cuddle time for the Hao Sisters.

Chinese New Year dinner

 coloring for the new year (the little girl I colored as our little friend Mae)

 We went to a Chinese New Year dinner in southern Maryland for other America World families.  This little girl's mom pointed out how much our girls look alike.  We had a blast bouncing around the room and meeting new friends.  It was at a large buffet restaurant.

Group photo (Ariel is on top.)  This photo doesn't do justice to this good-looking group!  Toni is the lady on the right, and she hosted the dinner.  She and her husband have seven children from China.

Year of the Horse

 Welcoming Year of the Horse, and getting ready for our party.

 Getting ready for Setsubun (Feb 2) when you throw soybeans to chase away devils (bad luck) and bring in happiness and good luck.

 Reading a new favorite book, Cat on the Mat, about Cat and her friend Rat who take gymnastics.  We've decorated the pictures with glitter and stickers.

 We think we have a mouse!  I don't blame them coming in during the very cold weather.  I hope the mouse survived.  Ralph & Nene were vigilant.  The white thing is a piece of paper towel and cat fur they pulled out from under the fridge.

Ralph had a dental cleaning.  Nene comforts him during his recovery.