HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!!!

Did you know that today is the first day of the Chinese New Year? It is the year 4704 in the Chinese calendar. Every Chinese year is named for an animal and this year is the RED PIG!!!

Here are the names of the years when each of you were born and desciptions for people born that year. They are meant to be fun, so don't take them too seriously.

Emily - Pig

You are happy, good-natured, outspoken, but a little too trusting. Pigs are the nicest people to know. A pig will remain your friend for life. You might do well as a craftsperson, art collector, or comedian.

Brandon - Ox

Patient, determined, and easy going, you never miss a beat. The Ox person succeeds at their own merits. Hard working, logical, and tenacious, the ox can be trusted to get the job done. By nature, the ox is methodical, sticking to routines and tradition. The rigidity and militant style of the Ox often results in an unapproachable and intimidating personality. You will be happy as a tennis pro, surgeon, hair stylist, or rock climber.

Eric - Rabbit

Rabbits are selfless, neat and tidy, and get along well with their brothers and sisters. Rabbits lead the good life and are the most fortunate of all animals. Rabbits live by the Golden Rule and wouldn't think of breaking it. You are well suited as a banker, lawyer, interior designer, or video-game player.

Josh - Snake

Adam - Snake

Snakes are governed by their innate wisdom and intuition. Snake people think alot. Snake people are fast learners and will never make the same mistake twice. Snakes like the best things in life. You are mysterious, quiet, and a deep thinker and would be successful as a philosopher, fortune-teller or best friend.

Ethan - Monkey

You are very smart, have a lot of wonderful ideas, but are full of mischief. Like a baby learning a new skill, the monkey will clap in delight at learning a new skill. You'll perform it over and and over again until the skill is mastered. Monkeys are extremely competitive and need to do things better than anyone else. You will be good at everything you do, from magician to head of state.

If you want to find out mom and dad's, you can go here or you can go here to read more about your animal desciption.

To celebrate the Year of the Pig, here is a fun pig game to play. or here is a word search.

Here is a video of a traditional Chinese Dragon Dance.

Love,

Uncle Shawn & Mr. Ted