Some-bunny is coming!

Next week is Chinese New Year and this new year is the year of the rabbit... or bunny as my daughter prefers to call it.  The city is getting all decked out with red fabrics, lights, and decorations preparing for the big celebrations.  Community squares are setting up stages surrounded with reds and golds for Chinese entertainment and parades.  Schools and businesses are closed for 1/2 a week.  People are bustling around shopping.  And it's a time for travel.

We are going to Japan for a week!  China was discussed but we figured China was crazy busy at the best of times, let alone Chinese New Year.  So Japan it is.  And we are pumped!

This will be one of our last trips of this nature for a while because not only is it the year of the bunny, but there's also a bun in the oven.  Yep, and that bun will be born in the year of the bunny... in fact, according to the Chinese Zodiac, 2011 is the year of the Golden Rabbit.  The rabbit is a lucky sign apparently.  People born in the year of the rabbit are said to be introverted, friendly, enjoy being with groups of good friends, are good teachers and communicators, and they need their own space.  These people are keen, wise, tranquil, considerate, intelligent, and kind.  They are gentle, yet strong-willed.

The year of the rabbit is supposed to be a year for focusing on home, family, security, diplomacy, and your relationships with women and children.  It's a good year to create a safe, peaceful lifestyle.

Hmmmm.... it seems to be the perfect time to add a little bunny to our family.

Happy Chinese New Year!