Christmas Lights 12.20.11

 Last night we went to see the lights at the River Bottoms in Provo. We went with some good friends of ours! :) KJ was so amazed by the amazing lights, water fountains, and fire. Here are some pictures from last night. I'm sad because I didn't get a family picture nor pictures of Nafe. He was a little grumpy because he had to stay in his stroller the entire time. Next year I know he'll be running around like crazy! It was a great night out with the family! :)

KJ loved the icicle lights... he thought those were pretty cool

KJ with his good friends Emma and Ryder. He loves hanging out with these guys! :)

Enjoy life to the fullest!

I can't believe it's been over a month since my last post... there's no particular reason as to why it's been that long, maybe life got the better of me and time just flew by. Not much has happened since my last post that's worth writing about... or that I can remember.... lol Here's an update of what I can remember:

KJ is doing much better in school, there were times where I felt like a bad mother because I started him way to early.... seeing that his birthday is the end of July and school started a month after that.... but now that he's received his back to school priesthood blessing from his dad I've seen huge improvement with him. It's like all of a sudden a light turned on and he is slowly but surely getting the information his teacher is striving to teach him. It's so fun having him come home from school to tell me all the new things he's learned. His vocabulary has expanded so much. He says things that I have to stop and think but there are times that I just bust out laughing. Even though there are days were I have no patience for this little boy he is still able to find a way to put a smile on my face.

Funny story: Just the other day Kepu went and picked KJ up from school. As they were walking to the car this little girl came running up to them "Bye KJ" and started blowing him kisses. Kepu texted me when they got home to tell me what had happened... I walked through the door and immediately started questioning KJ. Here's how our conversation went:

Me: KJ so what is this I hear girls blowing you kisses!?!?!

KJ: Yeah mom she tries to kiss me all the time... gross (as he is wiping his lips)

Me: KJ, you are not allowed to kiss girls. The only girls you can kiss is your mom, grandmas, and aunties... anyone else is off limits!

KJ: Okay mom, I'll just hug them (as he is laughing silently.. and his dad laughing rooting him on thinking he has one stud of a son)

Me: WHAT?!?!?!

KJ: haha just kidding mom. I know I know girls are gross!

WHAT.... I never thought I'd have to have this conversation with my 5 year old, but times have changed. I remember I didn't even know what "going out" was until I was in 5th grade. Seriously these girls and boys start young. Someone has told me that you need to have the "talk" by the time your child is 8 years old.... ummm I don't think I'm ready for that in three years. Oh well I guess it's better to talk about it in the comfort of the home then having him learn about it from some outside source. So whether I'm ready or not in three years we will have to have the "talk".....

Nafe my sweet baby is now 10 1/2 months! I can't believe how fast time has flown. He is crawling all over the place and is walking along the furniture. Before I know it he'll be running a muck with his older brother. I love watching Nafe learn new things and figuring out how to do things. This is one of my favorite stages of life. He is such a happy baby who brings so much light and joy into our family. He ABSOLUTELY loves his big brother KJ... to watch those two interact brings so much love and light to my life. They were truly best friends before they came here to earth. I know that things may change as time goes on but deep in my heart I know these two will always be close brothers! :)

Kepu just finished his fall semester in school. He did okay this time around... I think going to school in the summer burnt him out a little but I know when next semester starts he'll do a lot better. I'm so proud of him and the things he's accomplishing. I know he setting a great example for my boys! It doesn't matter how old you are when you return to school as long as you go back and finish! Kepu and I both know that the only way to better our family life and financial situation is to go back to school. I hope that once Kepu gets through school he'll be able to find a job to support our family so I can go back. Like I've said before it doesn't matter how old you are when you go back to school just as long as you go back and finish.

As for me I'm just working full time and helping my Kj and Kepu with school. I feel like I've started kindergarten and college all in the same year... lol Oh well I love my life and wouldn't have it any other way!

KJ's first fAdE....

 KJ got a hair cut a week ago from a good friend of mine and look how much it has already grown in one week!

 Kj's almost done with his haircut! :) Looking good!!!

KJ cheesing it for the camera! He is so excited about his new style! :) 

This past week my cousin Tava and her husband Vili Lino opened up a barber shop in Orem. The opening day was Tuesday October 18th! We wanted to show our love and support and decided to go and get Kj's haircut and Kepu lined up and shaved. I didn't take any pictures of Kepu and his new hair cut and freshly shaved face but I took some of KJ! He wanted a lightening bolt design and is absolutely in love with it!

If you're interested in getting a Men cut check out their blog for pricing and phone number: vilithebarber.blogspot.com

8 Months Old....

This past Tuesday October 4th Nafe turned 8 months old! Oh how fast time has flown!! 

 My mom used to tell me all the time if she could put us kids in a bottle so we never grew up she would. At that time I thought she was crazy for thinking that... but now that I've become a mom I completely know how and what she was feeling. 

Not only did Nafe turn 8 months old this week but he has now master the task of crawling... CRAWLING!! I am not ready for that to say the least. He is also at the stage where he recognizes people he knows. I love when I come home from work and he gives me the biggest smile ever, it sure makes my day! He is the happiest baby (besides KJ he was a happy baby too) I know! Even though he is teething he tries his best to always smile. His best friend these days is his older brother KJ! The moment Kj walks into the room Nafe just starts laughing and smiling uncontrollably. I'm so grateful to have Nafe apart of our family! We waited a long 4 1/2 years for him to join, but his timing couldn't be any better.

Love my family!!!  

Family Home Evening :)

Kj has done so well with school, getting his homework done, and helping around that house that we promised him we'd go to Nickle City for Family Home Evening! While we were there we called up Aunty Lia and Aunty Mai to come and join us. After spending 2+ hours there we were finally out of nickles and had enough tickets to last us!!! KJ& Kepu had a blast, Nafe & I were exhausted, and we were happy to have two of KJ favorite aunties join us! 

I'm so grateful for my family and couldn't imagine my life without them! KJ & Nafe are truly a gift from our Heavenly Father and I will do everything in my power to keep them safe and teach them everything I know about the gospel.

Nafe & KJ Brothers & Best Friends FOREVER!!! Love my two amazing boys! They bring so much joy into our lives!

Dad always there to help Kj when he needed him! :) What a great and loving dad!!!

KJ, Nafe, & Aunty Maile racing!  I love how Nafe is having so much fun, especially when he is with his brother! :) (Dont worry Aunty Malia is hiding behind the bike making sure Nafe is safely secured) And the winner is.... KJ!!!!!

KJ's ER Visit.....

(top picture is just before he threw up all over me from the medications. bottom picture his hero dad pushing him out to the car)

 Boys can be BOYS!!!

This was KJ's first time to the hospital as a patient since he was 3 months old! Saturday September 10th I was in the kitchen trying to make some dinner and Kepu and the boys were in the living room watching the BYU game... things were intense with Kepu... especially since BYU was down in the fourth quarter!

Next thing I heard SMACK (the sound of Kj hitting his head on our TV table). I came running into the front room to see what had happened and much to my amazed KJ wasn't crying but holding his heading telling me "mommy my head hurts!" As I moved his hand from his forehead I saw the deepest gash with blood easily flowing out of it. Trying not to freak out we were able to apply pressure and drove him to the hospital. Oh don't worry KJ started crying once he saw the blood on his hands and realized we'd be going to the hospital. He didn't go without a fight but after getting him calmed and some medication to sedate him the doctor was able to put 3 stitches inside the gash and 9 outside.

That Monday when Kj returned to school apparently a lot of the girls in his class asked him about his stitches. He thought he was pretty cool after that!

I'm sure this wont be our first trip to the hospital for stitches!

BYU Football

BYU football has begun!!

Kepu is a die hard BYU fan and now that football season is in full swing our Saturdays schedule will now be catered around BYU kickoff time!

Perfect example; I tried to make plans this Saturday to go to the State Fair with some friends between 4-5 pm until Kepu so kindly reminded me that the game started at 5 and therefore our plans had to change.

Don't get me wrong I grew up being a BYU football fan (and still am a fan) and always went to their games! I remember growing up my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins would all sit in our season seat in portal WW right in the middle of the filed goal polls.

Thank goodness I'm an understanding wife and have learned in the last 6 years that it's not worth a headache trying to get him to do/go anywhere during the game.

Pick and choose your battles... this is one I don't want to battle because I know I'll lose!

GO BYU COUGARS!!!

6 Years and MANY MANY more to come!!!

Happy Anniversary to my one and only eternal companion! I can't believe 6 years has come and gone, we have learned and done so much! I love you babe and can't wait to see what the future has in store for us in the many years to come!!!!

Therapy.....

I can't believe how therapeutic it was to write in here yesterday. I seriously felt so much better after posting pictures and writing thoughts that have been in my head. Eventually this blog will just be filled with thoughts and emotions that I'm dealing with and not sure how to handle. Lately I have been feeling anxiety and am always tired. I've gone to the doctor and did blood work... he said everything was fine so prescribed me some anti-anxiety/ depression medication... a part of me doesn't want to take those pills because I know that eventually everything will be fine, but the other part of me is telling me to just take them! I still haven't decided what I am going to do, I still haven't picked up the prescriptions from the pharmacy. I know that whatever it is I am going through the Lord is by my side and will help me make the right decision.


I must thank Kepu for everything he has done for me and my family! :) He has been so supportive throughout this emotional roller coaster I feel like I've been on for sometime and that's the best I could ask for! Nothing in this world make things better than having a loving spouse who loves you for you and supports you without judgement! I know that I couldn't go thought these emotional breakdowns without him. I'm truly blessed to have him apart of my life for now and for all eternity!

LOVE MY FAMILY!!!!

Nafe Growing Up!!!!

Since I did a post on KJ, I decided I'd do an updated post on Nafe! :) This baby of mine is such a blessing in my life! Even though he is turing 7 months on the 4th of September he looks like he's 12 months old! He brings so much joy to our family! He is such a character and I love seeing new traits come out as the days go by.

I love watching both my boys interact with each other! A love for a sibling is something that cannot be duplicated!

I'm so grateful to have my two amazing, healthy, beautiful boys in my life!!!

KJ's first day of Kindergarten!!!!!

Yesterday August 30, 2011 was my KJ's first day of Kindergarten!!! I can't believe how fast he's grown up! I can still remember the day I went into labor with him as if it were yesterday. I didn't think that his time of starting school would come so fast, but it did!!! I guess when we're having fun time just has to fly right by us! The first thing he said to me when we got to school was "see ya later mom!" like he had no fear of starting a new chapter in his life. I'm not going to lie I was filled with mixed emotions! I wanted to cry thinking my baby was starting school and is growing up on me too fast, that the next step in life for him is getting baptized (yeah I think I'm crazy for thinking that far ahead, but when time flies it flies!) But I also wanted to jump for joy knowing that he'll be gaining knowledge and skills that we couldn't teach him at home and for the fact he'll get some of the never ending energy out at school.

When Kepu picked up after his first day of school the first words that came out of his mouth was "Dad I'm so so sorry! I didn't listen to my teacher today and I talk to much!" bahahaha sounds totally like the KJ I know! He knew we would find out sooner than later how he acted in class so he was coving his steps before he got caught! :) He's too smart for his own good! lol

I love being a mom! It is the hardest job on earth yet the most rewarding one at that!!!! I love my family!

Foot Surgery......

I'm not sure how many people have it.... a BUNION..... yeah these freaking things HURT!!! I've had one on my right foot for as long as I can remember (even past 3rd grade) and just in the last few months it has been causing me so much pain! Since we made our out of pocket max deductible through our insurance I figures WHY NOT get this stupid thing taken care of. So on Thursday August 25th I had the dumb thing removed! :) I can't tell you whether it's been a good decision or not only because my foot still throbs at the moment but I'm sure once the healing has completed I'll think nothing but the best from this decision! I had x-rays taken today to see how everything was healing and so far so good. I have two small screws where they had to break my big toe and re-aligned it... and in 3 weeks I'll get the cast removed! :) I can't wait!!!!!

Home improvements!!! :)

I know I've always stated that today will be the day I'll keep up with my blog... well obviously that's been false seeing that my last blog was in April. I have decided that since I'm not very good on keeping a personal journal that I'd just keep thing updated and posted here on my blog... isn't that what blogging is for?!?!?!

So much has happened in my family since April! :) This past summer Kepu has been going to summer school at UVU. This was his second semester of many to come and so far so good. We have realized that going to school full time in the summer isn't a very smart idea, seeing that all our family fun happens during this time and it would require him to miss school. I'm proud of him for getting through the semester and for wanting to go back in the fall! WAY TO GO BABE!!!

Once summer school ended for Kepu, we decided that we'd make some home renovations. On August 15th we decided we'd rip out the carpet and much to our surprise we found hard wood floors. And this is what we found....

I can't take any credit for doing anything, Kepu did it all while I was at work and watching the boys! :)

This is after the 1st round of sanding......

This is the 2nd round of sanding......

2nd coat of staining...

I thought it was too dark... so Kepu being the BEST HUSBAND ever re-sanded the entire floor and started from square one again! :)

The FINAL product!!!! .....

After finishing the floors... we (Kepu) just HAD to paint! :)

Kepu did an amazing job getting the front part of our house looking brand new! :) I absolutely love the way it looks! The pictures only show the front room, but when we decided to start all over on the front room we also decided to get KJ's room done as well. Our next home project is to finish the my bedroom and the kitchen.... that will begin the next school break ;)

Nafe's Baby Blessing

Yesterday we blessed our sweet baby Nafe! It was an amazing experience and the spirit was so strong. Kepu blessed Nafe and I can't even express into words the feelings that overwhelmed my body and soul. I'm so grateful that I have a husband who honors his priesthood so he can be apart of such spiritual events! I want to THANK all my family and friends who came and supported us on the special day. I also want to THANK all the amazing men that stood in the circle to blessed baby Nafe, they are all amazing men who have been apart of Kepu or my life since we've been apart of this world. We LOVE our family so much!!! What a blessing it is to know that the people we love can be apart of our lives for eternity!

Baby Nafe

Baby Nafetalai Pita Alamoti Tauaalo was born February 4, 2011 at 7:14 am, he was 8 lbs 1 oz and 19 inches long. He has brought a new light into our lives and we feel truly blessed to have him here. He is named after 3 amazing men, our Grandfathers! As much as I don't want him to grow up I can't wait to see what life will bring to him and what he'll do with it. I love being his mom!

It's about time!!!

Wow I can't believe it’s been almost 1 year since my last update..... I need to make more effort in updating this blog or what's the point in having it?!?!?

Since my last blog so much has happened in my family.... here's a brief rundown of my family..

Kepu is currently a full time student! This is his first semester in school and so far so good. He's enjoying learning and getting back into the swing of things. This is the start to a long road ahead of us... but it’s all worth it! I'm so proud of him and his willingness to get an education. What a great example he is to my two boys! It just shows it doesn't matter how old you are or how long you've been out of school just as long as you go! He is an amazing husband who is supportive and understanding! I’m so happy he is my eternal companion and the love of my life!!

KJ is an energetic 4 1/2 year old. He does school almost every day with Kepu, which I truly am grateful for. This past year he has learned his ABC forward and backwards and can count to 50. It's so fun watching his little mind work constantly. He absolutely loves being a big brother to his baby Nafe... I was hesitant on how he would react in adding another person to our family but he's been amazing at it. He's the best helper around and I couldn't ask for more! We love him so much!!

Baby Nafe is our newest addition to our family! He joined us on February 4, 2011 even if he didn't want to come... lol. He is growing bigger and bigger every day. This past week we had a scare when he was having a hard time breathing. After visiting his doctor we were told to take him to Timpanogos Hospital for a breathing treatment and to be suctioned.... after doing all that he was still having a hard time breathing so they admitted us. He was making progress but quickly turned around... to make a long story short he was intubated and life flight to Primary Children Hospital. After spending a 3 days in the Pediatrics ICU he was making progress and we were moved to the floor. Thank goodness for prayers and faith he made a full recovery and was home earlier this week. We love having him apart of our family!!

I am still working full time with an amazing company. They have been nothing but supportive with my maternity leave and also extending it one week after baby ending up in the hospital. I have a new goal to start updating my blog at least once every 2 weeks or so even if it's a small post. I feel truly blessed for everything I have.