Thanks for all the comments and suggestions! Colleen, from what I've read on the web, per your suggestion, red is happiness and good fortune and gold is prosperity. The bank sounded like a nice idea, symbolic of prosperity and all. Tiffany has some darling ones but sterling is too extravagant, and I don't like the symbolism of plate. OTOH, Alphadorables have all those beautiful piggy banks, so I've put in a custom request to ask if she can do a ram. Apparently, this is specifically the year of the goat on the stamps and all, but it's interpreted as a sheep by the people because, like, what's the difference anyway, and sheep are cuddlier, calm and gentle (um...okay, but I've been around sheep...maybe that's supposed to be in comparison to goats, which I can get behind), and useful for warmth and good things. Or something like that. And finding a goat bank would just be too hard! There's one on Amazon Marketplace (outside seller/shipper) that would be perfect, but they have a disclaimer about flaws. I have big issues with third rate merchandise being sold under the heading of "handmade has flaws". There's a difference between a thin spot in the paint where the brush pulled too much (acceptable and proves it wasn't done by a robot), and the paint slapped on any old way, chipped, exposed undercoat where it rested, and thumbprints for the love of Mike! I figure if they're warning about it, it's a problem. I thought that a bank with some "golden dollars" would be both a very American thing and fit with the Chinese traditions. The gift doesn't have to be Chinese in nature, however, just not offensive. If the bank doesn't work out, I'll still need some backup ideas. One, of course, is the step that Ellendi originally suggested, and the scooter or rocker animal I originally thought of (inspired by one I saw that looks like a cuddly bug, but would a bug upset the grandmother? There are plenty of sheep, but do they want a houseful of sheep?).

One thing for sure- if you are near them, I am fairly certain that a dinner or meal or anything like that would be greatly appreciated. I know some people set up meal trains and it's wonderful. That is aside from a gift, but I think it's such a great idea. Someone sets up a calendar with the new parents' circle of friends/family and people can pick a date and bring dinner. It can be home cooked of course, or even just letting someone know that you are bringing over pizza and whatever. THey did this for my daughter when she had her 2nd, and it was really a wonderful thing to know that a few nights a week, dinner was going to be taken care of.

I am so glad, Sue, I know everyone will enjoy it! Funny you mention the cost. When I first embarked on this, I was thinking it will be a big impact present where the gift is our time not the cost. Yikes, even with the 50% off, each book was $200 OMG. I didn't really expect that, but after all the work putting it together, I wasn't going to go back and trim. I may regret making them so large, 11x14, but I know i usually like photos to be bigger. I also fell for that very pricey for that "lay flat" upgrade that allow you to do those "centerfold" shots. Heck, i actually fell for every type of upgrade they offered, including a storage box. And then I have the engraved USBs and those boxes. But oh they will be so pretty. I actually went with this one because I liked the idea of putting a photo with it. They also have them in navy, grey, and Tiffany blue. I was upset that I had to switch my product to Shutterfly, but I have to give them a big shout out. They have added so many features to their books, and so many options for designing them. Plus, they still had my photos on there from 2005, though I had not done business w them in years. In some cases, they were photos i did not find anywhere else in my files. Whew. One of the best parts of making the book was doing the captions, and adding in things like scans of their footprints, their baby announcements, etc. I also commissioned DH to write a letter to each of them talking about the day they were born and their first few years. He did a wonderful job, brought tears to my eyes and made me laugh, too. We finished yesterday. Finally. Annie - love that tree! we do have a few photo ornaments, but a whole tree! Fab Running - Even from book 1 to book 3 i got better at it and fancier. There are soooooo many options and embellishments and features. And if you have the right dates on your photos, the autofill feature is a great start. Enjoy!

Here you go... the seller is "Artful Jen", who is not, by the way, me. ;) https://www.etsy.com/listing/614699344/framed-photo-art-with-personalized?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=custom+street+sign+photo&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1&frs=1