Happy Chinese New Year

It's the year of the Ox. In case your wondering about what that means for the children born this year, here's a clip from what Wikepedia had to say:

The Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. This powerful sign is a born leader, being quite dependable and possessing an innate ability to achieve great things. As one might guess, such people are dependable, calm, and modest. Like their animal namesake, the Ox is unswervingly patient, tireless in their work, and capable of enduring any amount of hardship without complaint.

I have a fond place in my heart for Chinese New Year because as a child my best friend was Chinese and I celebrated with her family almost ever year. As children we got red envelopes (filled with cash) called Lacee, almond cookies and a lots of great food. This year when the rest of the world celebrated New Year I was too tired to come up with a resolution, I wasn't even awake for my new year's kiss. So I am having a Chinese New year do over. I am resolving to work on strengthening my home and family by living the gospel of Jesus Christ. That means more scriptures, prayer and patience. So for anyone who forgot or already broke their resolution it is time for a Chinese New Year do over. Since we are expecting in a couple of months, I guess I will have a Ox baby... heaven help us if she is more stubborn than the Ray children that preceded her.