Saturday, June 23, 2007

Peony Festival!

I chaired the Peony Festival tonight, the big annual event for the China AIDS Orphan Fund. I am completely exhausted. I have been so tired over the last few days that I put microwave popcorn in the toaster (and luckily didn't cause a fire), and at a party, put a bib on Joe instead of Jia. That drew many laughs as folks thought it was an intentional joke, but alas, it was not.

Anyway, things came together very well for the festival. I am forever indebted to my friends who helped make the event happen. Thanks, you guys!

Here are some photos:


Jia didn't quite understand that a mask is worn on your face.


Maybe a game of peekaboo instead?

Here is a group of boys performing the Kung Fu Fan Dance, where they show that fans can be used as weapons in addition to "cooling gear" or "objects of decoration." What I loved about these boys is that they insisted on their own dressing room as they absolutely refused to get ready where the girls had.

Jia is smiling at the fan boys - already.

7 comments:

Rydley said...

Kudos to my lovely wife for all the hard work she put into the event! And thanks to Grandma and Grandpa for hanging out with Jia all day. I know she loved it!

- Joe

LaLa said...

Wow...would have loved to have been there. LOVE the flirty Jia photo. Watch out dad!!

shelley said...

That is such a flirty photo of Jia, I agree with lala...Dad must be on guard. Your family is beautiful.

shelley
www.letsgototaiwan.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Jane, You are amazing....as Muriel would say, "You DID it" You put a ton of hard work and energy into this event and it showed in the wonderful opportunites available for the individuals and families that attended. Get some rest now!

Anonymous said...

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The family of six said...

Wow! That's impressivie!

Anonymous said...

So glad I found your blog - Annette shared the link. I thought you did an amazing job putting it together - KUDOS to you!