Happy Lunar Love Day

Before I get to the pictures, two noteworthy things from church this morning. They had a trumpeter today (for whatever reason), and during the offertory, which as Jim pointed out is where they often throw in some not-too-accessible jazz or modern pieces, the trumpeter played loudly into the open grand piano, then paused so we could hear the strings resonating. Magical! Also, every week they read the names of the men and women killed in action in the past week. This Sunday, only two! It really stood out- usually there are more (and when we started at this church, sometimes the list went on for a really long time).

Anyway- here's the photo roundup for Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day. What a fun weekend!


Dim sum, Seattle style.


Lion dance in front of the Wing Luke Asian Museum


Dragon dancers coming up the block.


It was a typical Seattle day. Drip Drip Drip.


Jim decorated the kitchen with lanterns, and also brought home tulips and roses. Here he is, researching power washers online. Now that's romance!


OK, here are the teeny valentines that Naomi made. She hung Luna's over her bed.


Here's the lineup on our door. These Valentines are about an inch tall.


Finally, my little Valentines with the kooky dolls I made them for their V-day present this year. Love Love LOVE! I almost can't take it sometimes. Happy New Year, Happy Valentine's Day, Happy President's Day, Happy Week to you!