[ 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).

[ 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.

[ Expect the UNexpected ]

I've recently found out that we (Shawn and I) are expecting. So many mixed emotions come with it but overall I can't help but find myself overwhelmed.....with EXCITEMENT for many reasons. I'm one that always said I never wanted kids... I love my nieces and nephews more than ANYONE and ANYTHING in this world BUT I honestly wasn't sure of wanting any of my own- at least I thought I didn't. And finally after 6 years we're having one and I'm beyond excited to be carrying this child. Now I know we didn't do things the 'right' way or the way I wish we would've went about but I guess at this point its not about how we started but how we finish, or at least that's what I like to believe ;) lol.

Just the thought of this child being chosen to come to earth at this particular time means that this child....MY child was sent to me for a specific reason... to be a leader in Zion {YES REEEEALLLY lol}. It's a bit overwhelming to think that Heavenly Father picked me as a mother to teach and nurture this child the way my mother taught me. To instill in this child's heart and mind what our purpose here on earth is...what's right and what's wrong, etc...even though I feel I should be the LAST person teaching that haha ;).  I just hope and pray that thru my own life experiences and choices that I can be a mother like mine...one so bold and honest with unwavering faith and hope in ME **teardrop** I know I've been such a disappointment to my parents with this kind of news and regardless the hurt that I bring them my mother remains by my side. I hope I can be HALF the woman she is. We have our differences and majority of the time are disagreeing about my decisions yet she still holds her arms out to me and willing to take me in no matter what {best daughter right? lol} I truly am grateful and blessed so much to have her as MY mother.

...back to the pregnancy...

This is a whole new "adventure" for me... A life I knew I'd run into if I chose to make certain decisions. I knew the consequences that would follow, at one point Shawn and I actually took a break from each other and "dated around" and that was a blast lol.....but it just wasn't the same with out him. I guess you could say fate brought us back together... ;)
Life carried on........
This time together our plates full of opportunity and life. Shawn was back at the U of U for school & football. Soon after much perseverence & hard work he was given a scholarship which helped him tremendously. It motivated him to work harder and do better.... After this last year at the U he started working with an agent who is just AMAZING to say the very least. So if all works out Shawn will have reached a dream come true, and I'd be so happy for him. :)
I on the other hand  was blessed with my own opportunities that filled my plate quickly.... I  upgraded at work to full time, practically dedicated my life to Delta haha... Not to long after opportunity knocked at my door again... I was picked up as a Internet Video Host aka Video Jockey for The Whatitdo.com an urban island entertainment website. And that has been one of the greatest opportunities I've faced in my life. I've learned a ton from it....still am.... And the people I meet thru it are the most inspiring people. I can honestly say I HEART IT- I want to do more with it. Not only has this opportunity come my way but as well as another with MuSiC! So many offers by so many talented successful people, i cant help but feel blessed and ready to tackle another dream.

While doing our best to stay on top of our grind {haha} mine and Shawn's relationship has definitely grown, marriage was never really a question with us, we knew we wanted to but picking the time was always in the air. With everything going on in our lives I made every excuse of "why NOT to get married" i still wanted to 'PLAY' i guess. I had a whole list of places to travel.... And so many things i would put in my life before marriage. Why? I don't know. But even with that this patient guy of mine insisted we tie the knot, for so many valid reasons (like this one lol). I knew i didn't want anyone else..I knew that Shawn was the main reason me and any other guy never worked out. I mean... those who know us know we are the furthest from perfect, but we try, and we make it work- and with all of the above going on in our lives- getting prego was the last thing we had expected.  But now that we are...I am... I know it's gonna put things in my life on hold for a little. I dont know if i was afraid of marriage commitment or what but i just thought i never wanted to settle down. Since we've found out I've sat and reflected on my own life thus far and to my surprise I've pretty much done EVERYTHING I've wanted to. I've "played" with my friends... I've done the whole 'going out' thing....I've danced on the road, I've travelled, I've gone international, I've met so many people, I've made music, I've been and won beauty pageants, I've tasted the college life (and still need to finish), I've been in an independent film (that I'm still waiting to see lol), I've spent money like crazy on useless things, I've dated around,  I've done so many things that I can say I'm proud of.....& not so proud of lol and but that's me. =)  looking over all that kinda reassured me that  I am without a doubt ready to just settle down. I mean, I'm not going to be a boring mom now but I'll at least slow down for a bit...I  thought that life would end if/when I ever got married...or pregnant, but now that I am... I feel like I have so much more to work for and I'm honestly so ready for it. 

I know this has been such a disappointment to SO MANY. I've hurt so many people I love with decisions I've made....but, I've made em and I'm the one living the consequences (so GET OVER IT if you're not haha j/k) Am I complaining? NO WAY. I actually consider myself very lucky. I have the best support system EVER. My relationship with my sister Lusi has grown in so many ways, as well as with my mom. It's crazy but I love it. =) at times i do feel alone. I do feel stressed. I feel nervous. Im scared. Sometimes I just wanna break down and cry because I don't know the answers to some things.... But nonetheless i am grateful that regardless of my choices the lord has still blessed me with such an awesome family, the most supportive friends,  the gift of motherhood. And because of that... I'm ready to expect whatever is unexpected....take it....run with it.... And be as happy as I can for this gift in me. 

[So September....]

...has kinda been something like this....

I started my fall B.O.M. reading [again], with my ward this time.

We are to finish by December 24th as a gift to ourselves for Christmas. =)

I learned how to play the tongan drums @ the Friendly Islands Festival...I swear I have no rythm lol, but it was really fun. I even got a picture in the Salt Lake Tribune haha.. yay for me. ;)

I loved that our own Tongan Local Talent closed off the festival. Talk about having a big heart and giving back to the community. Smiling Souls, Teki, and Josh White. Not too many people were there but it was fun.

Finally was able to Skype with Fano. 

We also received the best news....he's out of ICU. That's actually a huge deal with his situation. He's on the road to getting better and I can't wait until he's fully recovered.

Speaking of Fano, we have our fundraiser for him this Saturday if any of you would like to join in our Volleyball Tournament held at West Jordan Park on Sat (9/24). Hit me up for more details.

This past weekend I flew out to the bay for Jboogs Album Release Party that was held at the Mezzanine downtown. It was an awesome turn out. Talk about a packed house.... Can't wait to hear the rest of his album. 

#SUPPORTPOLYMOVEMENT

Attended the Holy War (held at BYU). Let's just say BYU got JIMMER'd pretty bad. Did I feel bad one bit??? HEEEECK NO!! hahaha... only because the if it was the other way around BYU would NOT shut up about it, so i'm glad I get to at least brag about our victory til we meet again. ;) lol. it was a fun game for us of course. Can't wait til next year.

Last but not least.... this month is a special one. My bestest friend and sweet heart was born this month... Sept 24th!  

I sure love this sweet guy and am constantly grateful for him and for all he's done for me. We grow daily and learn new things along the way. He's come a LONG way and I'm super happy for him. I hate going on and on on here with all that mushy lovey dovey stuff.... so i'll leave it at that....well until my next blog. ;) lol. 

Love You Shawnee Boy!!!

XoXo

[the MAGIC show]

My Magic experience had to be one of the best fashion experiences I have EVER had. Met tons of designers, buyers, and traders. Learned a ton about different trends, brands, and everything along the lines of...

FASHION.

Heaven has to be somewhat like this. I seen shoes of every kind and every style. It was insane, and I loved every moment of it. I could seriously go on and on about it, but I won't- I'll let the pics explain for themselves. 

[sorry no photo editing took place because it was just too much]

Predominant Fashion convention/show..... I still couldn't believe I was there, even to the last day. haha

@ Mandalay Bay

 

Magic @ the Convention Center

Colorful...Layered Stripes

L-A-Y-E-R-S

...have you gotten your sequins shorts?...

..PICK ONE..

...break time.. MAGICS VIP room...

...full bar in the during convention...

cocktail dresses anyone?

Formals for daaayyyzz

..just ONE of the many American designers; Based out of NYC..

..BRAZIL..

..cuffed up and rolled up jeans..

..bright and BOLD..

One of my favorites at PROJECT- SLVR is a break off of Adidas,more of a casual line rather than sports line. Gotta get me some kicks like that.

RUCO LINE's from Italy. It's like a nicer, classier, and much better all around version of Soda haha

Still missing a ton of pictures but these were just a few of my favorite. This upcoming season we should expect a lot of modern vintage coming out. Bringing back the old (like always) w/a touch of sexiness. 

**Letterman Jackets layered on light hoodies or scarves**

**2 toned sequins**

**Sequins shorts w/a loose blouse**

**Striped Layers**

**Bright, Bold, wedges**

and much more... can't wait to be back in February for the next one. =)