Sunday, September 30, 2007

FCC Moon Festival

I and my dear friend T planned our local FCC Moon Festival. We had heard that most of the older kids didn't want to attend most FCC functions because it seemed that we catered to the younger kids which once we thought about it was true. So we thought and came up with some things that included both older and younger kids. There was a scavenger hunt, a hayride to the pumpkin patch, a corn maze and face painting. We also had a lantern parade. Since the Moon Festival is about family and thanksgiving, we decided to do something to honor our "Chinese" Families. We had red balloons and the children wrote a note to their birthparents. The notes were then tied to the balloons and released just before the lantern parade. Sophia did not quite like the idea of her balloon being gone but once we gave her a new one she was fine. We had a great time but are glad the planning and preparation is finished -- until next year that is.

Well, I am having some trouble uploading the pictures I want to but I will try again later! Update: I was able to add 2 before I got the error message. Also, I don't have many really good pictures since hubby was taking them instead of me......

7 comments:

  1. What a wonderful idea with the balloon..yes, get those pics up fast!!

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  2. I think it sounds like you planned a fantastic event! I wish Linlee and I could have been there. Both the lantern parade and releasing of the red balloons must have been so neat!

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  3. Very cute, love the red balloons! Can't wait to see more!

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  4. How fun! I was having blogger issues too - be persistant!

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  5. Sounds like a terrific festival! And great that you tried hard to please the older children as well. Your blog looks so awesome - love the lillies!

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Our friends say the sweetest things!