The family picnic - the first time I wore my shamrock, ladybug, and lilies of the valley dress. Today Lily attended her first Chirish Festival (aka Irish Festival). We had a lot of fun and Lily loved seeing her Dad Dad and listening to the Irish music!
While we were waiting to bring Lily home I bought a dress made out of shamrock, ladybug, and lilies of the valley fabric. I bought the dress from a friend of a friend who was making and selling dresses as a way to help fund the adoption of their daughter. When my friend, Jane, sent me a picture of the fabric I couldn't resist. Ladybugs are a symbol of Chinese international adoption and shamrocks and lilies of the valley have obvious significance to us. So, really the dress was perfect! I had the dress (actually dresses...I bought it in two sizes!) for such a long time before Lily came home. Let me tell you how sweet it is to see Lily running around with it on!
When we were in China we dressed Lily in shamrock and ladybug pajamas that her Aunt Mary Beth gave her. She looked so sweet and Tony commented that Lily is Chirish (Chinese and Irish). I loved that term and it has stuck. Our Irish heritage has always been so important to my family. Lily's Chinese heritage is extremely important to us, too. I think we will have a lot of fun exploring and celebrating both!
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