[ i wonder???? ]

I've been an aunty for a few years now and I absolutely love every moment of being an aunty. I love hanging out with my nieces and nephews and just love and adore the heck out of them. I love that I don't mind spending any money or any amount of money on them.... if I had all the money in the world it'd definitely be spent on them. I love the cute little conversations I have with them, and the silly things that come out of their mouth's seriously crack me up. I love how bright they are and how sometimes they'll listen to me instead of their parents ;) hahaha I especially love that they THINK that I'm such a cool human being. I'm in love with their little innocent and forgiving spirits. The fact that they love me no matter how I discipline them (when i absolutely need to) teaches and humbles me so much, I love learning from them and their own little personalities and characteristics. Most of all though, just the fact of them being an offspring of my sister/brother does it all, sends me right over the top.... I feel like they could seriously be my  own.

Now... with me having my own child very soon... I've wondered.... and it seriously has boggled my mind as I babysit, hold, or even just watch them playing these past few months IF it's even possible to love my own child as much as I love my nieces and nephews. ;( I'm not ashamed to admit it...it kinda scares me. I've even cried to my sister and my husband about it (hopefully this is just part of the pregnancy lol). We've talked about it... I know I will love my baby girl- I mean heck, I'm already obsessed with her in my belly, but....... will I love her the same way? Will I adore her the same way I adore my sweet, cheeky, naughty, and crazy little nieces and nephews?? I know most likely I will..... lol but it's just something I've thought about a lot lately- could I seriously love another human being more or the same way I love these other little peeps of mine?? I don't like thinking about it, but it's something that always comes to mind, and really kinda bugs me at the same time. It's like I've kinda been like a second mother to them (at least that's how I feel) and so i'm just a little unsure of how it'll be post birth.

Even when I see Shawn with our nieces and nephews I wonder the same thing. He feels the same way but doesn't think about it as much as me. He's pretty sure she'll have him wrapped around her little finger- kinda like how mommy has him. ;p LOL... na j/k.

I do know though that there are a lot of things my nieces and nephews do that I hope and pray I won't tolerate or teach my own child LOL... jk Like when I see my one of my nieces or nephews do something naughty, I'm like "Oh heeeck no, my daughter is not gonna do that!" hahaha But then again I'm pretty sure i'm all talk now and it'll all be different once she makes her arrival in 7 weeks. So 'til then wish me luck w/all this. ;)

[ this & that ]

I'm almost 8 months.

I feel more lazy every day with the shorter amounts of breaths I have as my uterus is expanding. 

I totally feel my waddle coming on... which means no more heels or wedges for the next 2 months, how will I even manage this?? haha Oh well, at least I get to shoe shop huh??
I need the restroom every 20 minutes...I SWEAR!
My feet are swelling.....so are my fingers (my ring almost doesn't come off).

But even with all that..... I still love being pregnant. I still love the feeling of knowing a little human being is growing inside of me- I just feel like I have a purpose on earth even more. I know I'm limited to so many activities totally of my normality....

....but not these past few weeks....

* We traded in our '99 Lexus RX 300 for a newer car... a Ford 500, but it runs and works much better for us and is in our budget*

* The NFL draft happened..... (that post is later)

..during the draft..
-ichat w/matt & killing time taking pics because this was THE longest day EVER! lol

* Doctors appointments are more frequent as we get closer....and they've all actually turned out good, THANK GOD!!! (Another post soon to come)

* We've had plenty of family time.....and alone time. =) I now know Shawn has waaaay more laundry than ME...changing 3 times a day with all his work outs. Still can't complain though....I love doing his laundry- REALLY, i do. I actually love being a wife! lol =)

i hate goodbyes, even though this looks like I'm super excited to get rid of him lol

* Baby preparations have fully gone into action.....all of our attention and extra money {that we do have} is going to baby prep.

*I am and will be a bit widowed from now til baby arrives.....so that means more ME time with my girls, family, and just catching up on books and movies!! YAY...can't complain about that ;) Got my husband out and now it's just smooth sailin' from here on out..... IF {keyword: IF} I can manage living with out him now.. :'(

*Shawn's an official college graduate! haha Can't believe he's done with school (SO FAR) but due to things with football he wasn't able to attend his own graduation. He has no idea how proud I am of him and his accomplishments. He got his bachelors pretty dang fast. Once we've got things squared out and all ya best believe I'm throwing a grad party for my grad. ;)

Things to come:

* If I can handle it and my doctor allows me, I just might be going to Hawaii for this weekend for either fireknife competition and/or Malone and Sinas wedding.... so I am crossing my fingers. =) My parents are going too, so can ya say FREE TRIP???? Doesnt' sound too bad huh? haha

* In 2 weeks I take the stage again (this time 8 months pregnant) for a reggae bash in Arizona I had committed to long ago. Due to contracts and all I'm kinda stuck on backing out, plus I miss the stage. I know it'll be much much harder this time around and w/being about 20 lbs heavier w/a big belly, shorter breaths in between my words, and singing and TRYING to work the stage....hoooiii this will be interesting so please pray for me because I am dying to get up there!

* Constant visits to the chiropractor to work on Shawn..... ugh- Times like this I have a love/hate relationship w/the insurance company. =/

*More baby prepartions..... and picking out of names for our little girl!!!

So with all that's passed and to come, I feel pretty dang accomplished- fat and heavy, but in an accomplised sorta way ;) hahaha....I'm still excited to see what's in store for us as far as everything. That's just a brief update on us, so with all that said, Please keep us in your prayers, wish us luck, God bless you all, Congrats to all the graduates this year & may the odds forever be in your favor lol..... (or however that goes).

[wrecked]

...at our latest appt, had to take the glucose drink...
GROSS! but crossing we're good on gestational diabetes. 

I consider myself pretty lucky but it's more along the lines of, simply blessed. Since I've been pregnant I haven't had any problems, besides getting fat lol. No morning sickness', no throwing up, no heartburn, no cravings, etc....oh and on top of all of that, with our doctors appointments we've been blessed with news that baby is growing right and healthy so I can positively say  it's been a pretty smooth kind of pregnancy [insert joyful, relieved, happy face]. 




Now if anything, I've noticed that in the past 3 weeks or so I've been an emotional wreck. I didn't say much because I thought it was the "wedding" stress that was getting to me (even though my wedding wasn't stressful to me at all haha). Then, after the wedding and even with starting marriage and all the changes that have occured I've been a pretty happy camper (you know if you follow my blog and/or instagram haha), it really has been great. But...... dun dun dun...... haha- I've realized that I get emotional about things I don't normally get emotional about.Did that make sense? lol.

For example:
Like I had mentioned in my post prior to this one, we attended Tehamatas Tahiti Fet this past weekend. We got there just as ages 4-5 were competing against each other. I was so excited to see them perform. After tearing up and then trying to hold back any tears, crossing my fingers no tears would fall  (because that would just be so lame if I was crying at a tahiti fet lol) all I seriously kept thinking about was "I can't wait til my daughter enters these fets!!" lol... Or at least starts dancing. I pray that she'll be as passionate about dancing and singing as much as I am... or at least performing. I love performing so I hope if any of me rubs off on her, it's that. hahaha.. and if not then she better be a good athlete and competitive like her dad......lol and if not that then it doesn't matter, I will love her the same.

Another example:
Just between conversations I have with Shawn and others...but mostly with Shawn, I find that I get easily offended by things he would say, or says, which at any other time I totally wouldn't mind it...or I'd probably say something mean back haha. But I didn't, I was just offended. And I KNOW he didn't even mean it like that- it was the way I took it. So after being all depressed and offended for about 2 hours (haha) I realized this had to just be part of the pregnancy....or i hope at least haha.

Then I thought of Wirthlins talk and quote: "Come what may and Love it...." and I thought about my whole pregnancy. I've definitely had a good one that I can't really complain about and above all things just the experience alone has been such a beautiful one. Just the fact of knowing I have a little human being in there fascinates the heck out of me. Feeling her movements (even though they are keeping me up at night now) is such an amazing feeling. My weight gain, which I think has been the suckiest part of this, doesn't really bother me to much because I'd much rather be a fat mama than have an unhealthy baby.I'm glad my family is there for me and to have Shawn by my side the whole way just makes everything perfect.


Over all though, I really had to take a step back and look at this whole experience. I'm blessed and seriously can NOT complain about life at all right now. I will proudly admit praying together as a couple and fasting has really helped A LOT....more than I could ever imagine. And on the days that we forget to pray together.... oh how Satan works us. hahahaha... 

28 weeks...entering my last trimester. 

So if anything, I'm glad that the Lord's opened up my eyes to see my situation in a whole different way. To take a step back and realize that even though I might be feeling a little depressed or offended for a few hours, I really am blessed with the best around me. I have an awesome support system that I wouldn't trade the world for, an amazing companion that adores the heck out of me pregnant and fat or not lol, and a healthy baby girl.
 I still can't even wrap myself around the fact that in less than 3 months we will meet our baby girl. She has no idea how much we're trying to prep for her to meet this world. I don't even think she knows how much in love I am with her and stoked to have her here. I also still hope she is down to enter competitions and just love the stage. ;) haha... So here's to baby girl....in whom we still don't have a name for. lol...

[ good movie/bad movie ]

I didn't make it out to Miami this weekend which kinda sucked because I have seriously been dying to go back. I think I'm destined to live there, I dunno. However, staying home wasn't so bad after all. My weekend has been pretty chill and suprisingly relaxing. =)))) I'm not a movie buff and prefer actually watching movies at home. Sometimes I'd rather be caught reading a good book on the weekends snugged up in my blanket instead of spending time or money the Cinema. But....this weekend was a bit different. I've been a bit hooked on the Hunger Games.....who hasn't right?? Well I was dying to watch the movie but refused to watch until I actually knew the story. So friday night we planned a date night and decided we'd go watch it. We watched it....................................and it sucked.
I personally didn't like it. I know the books always better than the movie but for real....I seriously hated the Hunger Games movie. Maybe it just wasn't what I expected and I remember thinking "wait...that's not how it was in the book" a whole bunch of times. I also thought it was too long. I personally like the HG's story and story line better than Twilight but I like the Twilight movies better, especially Breaking Dawn. I know that through time the HG's will improve just like how Twilight did, I'm just upset I didn't like the HG movie.

LionKing's one of my favorite movies, just felt the same
with my whole "bad movies" experience this weekend lol.

...it didn't just end there though...

Last night was the Tehamata Tahiti Fet here in Utah. Pretty good turn out for it's first one so kudos to Penny, Jual, and the Tehamata team for putting it together. Our girl we went to watch and cheer for didn't exceed to the next level.....(even though I think she should've since she was on point with the beat and very graceful) so Shawn and I dipped, went make up shopping (which I MUST admit i'm super proud of myself for only buying what I went for when I went to MAC....and no more.....if you know me you know that is impossible haha but I did good), and caught a movie. Yes, another movie. I don't know why I've been in such movie mode. We ended up watching The Cabin in the Woods. Three words for that: STUPIDEST MOVIE EVER! Really... When I figured out the whole motive and story behind the movie I was ticked and wanted to walk out. It was just plain dumb......but still I sat there lol. The movie finished and we were so annoyed.
1.) because instead of it being a horror movie it was just a horrible movie and plot
2.) I wasted 3 freakin hours of my life sitting in that movie theater watching this annoying movie that I can never....ever get back and
3.) I try my hardest to NOT watch R rated movies, but, this time I did and I regret it so bad. I'm so annoyed with myself for watching it knowing it was R rated and then it being dumb made me even more mad, I mean, if it was a good rated R show... lol. j/k ehhh...

Anyway, after watching both movies I found myself really irritated about the whole fact that movies now days suck. Even some of the ones in Red Box (well most). Lately (to me....generally just speaking of me and my thoughts, because I know A LOT of people loved the Hunger Games) it's like the more movies that come out the dumber they get. I can probably hand pick really good movies that came out within the past year. Maybe I'm just getting old since I'm also not to fond of the music they play on the radio now days. I mean come on producers... either step up your game or get out of the business. LOL j/k.... kinda.

...okay, that's my complaint for this weekends movies. haha. Other than all that it's been a good weekend. I was able to spend a good amount of time with my family and enjoy my date nights w/the husby. ;) haha.

Have a blessed week everyone.... =)

[ National Siblings Day ]

...well with it being National Siblings Day and all.... here's a little shout out to the most amazing siblings EVER...

I've had the privilege and honor of knowing and growing up with the 4 most amazing individuals. Who I find to be the most loving, patience, and loyal people I'll ever know and meet (besides the 'rents of course)....

My SibZ!

Lusiana

the eldest.

She's definitely our second mommy and the one we can depend on for ANYTHING.... i dunno if that's good for her, but it definitely is for the rest of us siblings. (her poor husband right? haha) Like I said in a previous blog, she seriously can do ANYTHING. Definitely a better cook than me, and person all around. She's a bit of a perfectionist and that's the only thing that ever gets annoying... lol. But other than that....her good choices in life and faith and love for our Heavenly Father has been a huge factor in her leading the rest of us by example.

Marrying her sweet husband Will has definitely been a blessing to our family as well. He's such a big sweet heart and does anything any of us ask of him. I personally think at times he's too nice to Lusi or us lol... but I wouldn't have it any other way for her. He's a hard worker and provides well for his family, most importantly though he's given my sis the greatest gift any man could give his family- to be eternal. And he actually LIVES UP TO HIS PRIESTHOOD CALLINGS, that ya gotta be thankful for.



Lusiana Ikatonga Ianeta Fau'olo Maumau and William Bernard Maumau



They also happen to be the parents of the most adorable and monstorous children,

our families BIGGEST blessings thus far.

Pilitisi Empire Maumau

 and

LaVona Zola Maumau

Fuifatu Joshua Teiko Fau'olo

My Older Brother is the best example of an 'older brother' =) He protects me from harm and does his best to keep me and my family safe of anything that might hurt us. We have the most fun doing NOTHING...just sitting at home laughing is fine for us. He does his best to prevent us from looking like "those kinda girls" lol even if we choose not to listen to him. He loves undconditionally and stands by me in whatever I do. My favorite thing about Josh??? He stands up for whats right and leads by example. Josh is just another brother of mine that honors His priesthood and never takes things of our Heavenly Father lightly. I love how he prioritizes his own life by putting his callings first. I hope my sons can be like him.

....My baby sis....

Zola Tise Frankie Fau'olo

who is smarter, brighter, prettier, more helpful, and sometimes funnier than me is a lot of the reason I can honestly say I make right decisions (when I do make em ;p lol). She keeps me motivated whether its making choices that will benefit my life our my family or working out. She seriously kills me in working out...oh and hip hop dancing. This girl can move. We always tease her about her short temper but in all reailty she's the one that actually uplifts us all. She's just so full of life and honestly everything I am NOT....that I wish I was. haha.. I don't know what our family would do with out this white girl. ;) Love you Zola Tise :-*

OH EM GEE....last but not least...

our baby

...Jeffrey Marino Fau'olo...

He's such a joker. He's always either keeping us crackin' up, on our toes, or pissed off. lol... He really is such a sweet kid and helps around A LOT at home. I can say even though it doesn't seem like it at times he really is the biggest help at home, especially with all of us all grown up and away from my parents, he's their big help from the kitchen and house with mom to dads work outside and band stuff. He not only offers so much service to all of us...whether its by force or not lol...he's always the helping hand to ALL OF US including our neighbors and ward memebers. He's just a cool kid who even if he picks on you will be right there standing up and fighting for you when no else is there for you. Jeff is just a fun kid to be around.... he's not even a kid anymore but since he's the youngest that'll just have to stick to him. haha His testimony is amazing. I can't even believe as rowdy as he is his testimonies pretty solid. He's a hard worker and so strong for being so little (even though he's a lot taller than me now). Out of all my siblings, he reminds me and looks like me the most. haha... hopefully he can learn lifes lessons thru ME and not following me. ;) 

I love my siblings and always want the best for them. I'm so blessed to have them in my life and to be the ones standing right next to me at the end of the day- no matter what I've gone through. I know these 4 are the 4 that will remain by my side and stick up for me regardless of what anyone has said to me or about me- these are the 4 that love Leta for Leta and I'd do anything for them, along with my new pair of sibz who I just adore.....

my Asiata Sibz. =)

We've all known each other for a while and know how each of us work. I truly am grateful to have married into a freakin awesome family who is extremely family oriented. Who find true happiness and tons of fun just hanging out with just each other. They don't need a lot of friends...or friends at all, what they have together is sufficient enough for them and I love that. They remind me of my own... no matter what happens between any of us or amongst themselves- at the end of the day it's all laughing and happy happy joy joy. lol. Each of em has a unique love that distiguishes them in their own way. They also happen to be some of the most humble individuals I know (well Sina, Sala and Sega... lol j/k Matt) however, they do have a crazy side so I guess that evens it all out huh?! haha Nevertheless I do find myself blessed to have them in my life and super excited for my kids to grow up having all these amazing, crazy, and fun...just to say the least uncles and aunties.

....Happy National Siblings Day to the most amazing siblings.....

[ oh marriage! ]

I can't believe it's just over a week since we got married....and we're still married....so we should be good right? lol j/k Marriage so far has been aaaammmaazzing! I love it, I don't know why I took so long to get married. ;) We haven't even had our first fight.........yet lol but I'm pretty sure it's because Shawns been a wonderful cooperative husband. I'll be the first to admit it was kind of weird at first spending ALL our time together. We didn't, or shall I say haven't taken our honeymoon yet, I mean do we really need one in our situation?? lol... With it being our wedding weekend we knew a lot of family would be here from out of town so we wanted to spend time with them before they headed back (and that we did). It also happened to be General Conference weekend so what better way to start off marriage than to seek council from our beloved prophet?? (and that...we did as well) 

So instead of taking a honeymoon my best friend Kerri-ann booked us a room for the weekend at the hotel she works at. It. was. beautiful. - I guess it really is all about who you know and what they know... we got hooked up with a nice couples sweet, decorated and all to fit the occasion, complimentary meals & room service, along with gifts and goodies everyday. =) We were pretty spoiled! 

(Thanks K and the Hilton family) 

We definitely needed it for the weekend and glad we took up the offer. 

catchin up on my instagram "photo of the day" lol

Since then life's been pretty sweet. We really try to spend a fair amount with each family. As much as I love the "married life" I do find myself homesick. Meaning, I miss my parents house and being home with everyone. I miss my siblings at the house and all our late nights even though Shawn and I live less than 5 minutes away haha. I guess I'm more lucky since they're right there- where with Shawns all live out in Bountiful, but even with my family 5 minutes away trying to get everything situated and in place has really cut time with both families. Hopefully we get everything settled in and situated SOON that way we can see our families more. I can't even imagine how it'll be when the baby gets here....but i'm sure we'll be ready by then. 

I thought maybe it's a good thing that we just barely got married and aren't that use to being around each other 24/7 that way when he does leave to football camps for weeks at at time it won't effect me too bad. But even if it does.... THANK GOD for flying benefits right?? That'll be our lifesavers... but til then I'm gonna soak up all the time I have with my husband. =)

That's just a short update on us. We're looking forward to our next doctors appointment for our baby girl. She should be about 14.2 inches long and a little over 2lbs.... I swear she weighs more with all the weight i've gained. hahaha.... Our last appointment doctor said she was healthy and doing good, but we're crossing our fingers this next appointment because we're checking to see if we have gestational diabetes... =/ So far everythings been working out perfect keep us in your prayers. 

Have a happy week!!! =)

[ Misses S. Asiata? ]

March 30, 2012

...we wedded...

our wedding party was so much fun.

see...look how cool they are. haha


the 2 that stand by our sides no matter what :-*


the decorations were amazing, thanks to my sis Lusi and the "A" team.
(Kam, Kass, Ipo, Rosie, Ta'u, Connie, Dahni, Uila, and everyone else that made it possible)





....food was onollliiiicccious....





....island time II......
rocked it as usual
I LOVE THESE GUYS =)


...the dancers...



....the cultural things that took place...

....the Samoan side....
(thank you to my grandma Lusi, Aunty La, and Aunty Oreta [from Samoa] for our traditional wedding attire)












....my wards presentation....




....the cake....




i know he was dying to smash it in my face haha

....and the tongan traditions....

crazy Aunty Pauline always keeps the fun going








....daddy/daughter dance...
:')

 love my daddy



...and the rest...


the hot cake ladies ;)


uncle Toas Elvis!!!
(a must have)


..Asiata Tauoluga...



...song to my husby... lol



...its simple..
the day was perfect. the most important people were there to share it with us (minus the feingas ;p) lol... I married my best friend and ready for our life together. =)

From the time we met, courted, and became engaged we've truly seen the Lords hands in our lives. We've been humbled in MANY ways and are still learning from our mistakes in hopes of becoming better as a couple for our family and for ourselves. March 30th, along with the days of preparation that led up to it were just beautiful and perfect for me and Shawn.
(of course because my sisters and mom did everything lol, that's why i say EVERY girl needs a sister, mine are freakin awesome)

A day we will never forget and forever cherish. =)
We are most definitely blessed with the best families and friends. Our day would not have been possible with out any of them.