Mei LI's Baby Party

   
We had a "Red Egg & Pig's Feet" party for Mei Li on March 9 at the House of Hong.  Traditionally the party is held when the baby is one month old, which was also when the mother could leave the house.  Mei Li was born October 21.  We didn't want to have the party during the holiday season, so we waited.  My mom said the reason for that custom is so the mother would not have to go to work out in the fields during the first month.  The red eggs symbolize fertility.  Pigs feet cooked in sweet black vinegar & ginger are good for the mother's milk.

 Grandma made the lemon tarts using the recipe from my mom.  These were my mom's tart trays. Emily had a baby party at South China on Beacon Hill.  On the right is a half roast pig.

Margaret & Bill Mori, the Hoff's long time friends & neighbor.

It wouldn't be a party without Grandmoo's song.

Cousins Jalen & Max.

Hannah used to baby sit Kallie (on the couch)

Friend's from Ruth's work.

Some of the party loot.