Leon added so much meaning to our celebration and gave us a wonderful history of the Moon Festival and even did Chinese Calligraphy for the kids - the meanings of their names or their names in Chinese. 
Joe learning how to grind the inkstone.
Joe learning how to grind the inkstone.
Kids making Crab Rangoon.
We made Shuttlecocks and then had to practice how to use them!
We ended our evening with Mooncakes (yes, we vowed we'd never order them again - but we needed to let Leon experience them too!!) and a bonfire. Joe shared with us in scripture how the moon is a witness of Jesus - Psalm 89 and then we made S'mores - because what fire is complete without smores?!?! So there you have it - the annual Moon Festival at the Bilby home - yes, there were moments when we wondered why we didn't have it catered, wondered what we were thinking with 11 little ones running all over, but we wouldn't trade a minute of it!! (And 
we're already looking forward to next year!)
we're already looking forward to next year!)
17 comments:
what an amazing time!
I have missed stopping by your blog, i've just been busy busy! Enjoyed all the pictures =)
Oh, that sounds so perfect!!!
Wow!! That's really cool. Guess I totally forgot the moon festival this year. Just another reason to live near you guys--to keep the cultural side of life going. What a treat to have Leon there to teach the kids authentically.
What a wonderful celebration. I love how you weaved in scripture!
Totally awesome.....you guys are an amazing family!
this sounds like so much fun!
How wonderful.... what a special celebration for your whole family.
Oh, it looks like you had a great time! And you HAVE to teach me how to make crab rangoons! Although, did you ever see them in China? I didn't...wondering if it's another one of those American things!
Looks like a lot of fun! And how nice for you to have Leon with you that day. This is very special.
What an incredible time...can we come next year, please????
That sounds awesome! I am so impressed.
Those are wonderful photos! It looks everyone had a fantastic time.
So did your calligraphy set come in time? And just how were the mooncakes? As "good" as you thought? Looks like so much fun. We saw your set up when we drove by that evening. Almost invited ourselves over! HA
sounds like a fabulous time and the kiddos look to be having a blast ... what a blessing for you all to share.
It sounds like you had so much fun. We will have to do something next year. I forgot this year.
Looks like you had a wonderful celebration!! This year I took the opportunity to learn a bit about the festival. I can't wait until our little one is home to celebrate with us! How nice that you had Leon with you to celebrate this year!
Smiles! :o)
Nikki
I fully expect to be invited to next year's moon festival. Sounds like so much fun!
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