[ 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).

[ 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.