Nohi's Birthday

About a month ago I met little Nohi and her parents Alma and Sang. Nohi just turned one-- a major milestone in both Korean and Filipino cultures. To celebrate, she had two parties-- a barbeque with her Filipino family, and a party and traditional ceremony with the Korean side of her family. I kept thinking throughout the weekend how lucky this little girl is-- growing up with two such different cultures means she will have two sets of traditions to make her own. And, with her large extended family and parents like Alma and Sang, I have a feeling Nohi's going to be a very wonderful little person, both well-rounded and worldly, and most definitely loved.