Oh how time flies. My week feels like its so slow, but I can't believe its already September and my favorite season is finally here! I la la la la love Autumn. I'm excited to pull out all my sweaters and the change of color with the leaves, the cool breeze, don't have to use AC, and thick warm blankets. And since my girls always love their blankies we get to cuddle more to keep warm. Since Alex works for Delta, you would think we would make use of the flying benefits, since it is free. But unfortunately, since my babies are small and we don't have much money, we haven't used them at all this year. We did a test run with Mele when she was 10 months, and I have to say, it was not so fun. Maybe by next year, Mele will be turning 3 and she'll be much better and be an example for Fara.
Fara loves music and loves to watch music videos. She also has "Bieber Fever"! Yeah totally sucks. Especially when we're listening to it 10 times in a row because every time we try to stop she screams her head off. I'm excited to see more of her personality as she grows and am grateful to have my little Tongan girl. She's totally a Daddy's girl and looks just like her daddy.
Fara just learned to crawl this week. It was such a cheerful experience. Watching her face when she finally got it was a camera moment. (I lost the battery for my camera, so no moment caught) :( Now that's she's crawling she's getting into everything. What's so amazing about kids, is as soon as one things learned, they're on to the next. Literally the next day, she was holding on to things to pull herself up to stand. Kids are amazing that way. They're always looking to do more or learn more.
Mary is such the diva. Maxina, I wish Carter was here to play with her cousin. They would have so much fun and maybe even get into some trouble together. My Mele amazes me each day with what she's learned. I know everyone thinks their child is brilliant and amazing, but I think it's just surprising at how much kids pick up and learn. We were watching Disney's Tarzan movie one day and Mele started naming animals I didn't even know she knew. Like monkeys, but when she said elephant and bird and tiger and make the noises I was surprised because I never told her and I don't know if my parents did either. I then realized she got it from she Nick Jr shows Ni hao Kai-lan (her favorite), Dora the Explorer, and Go Diego Go. And can't forget Yo Gabba Gabba which started it all. And yes she knows the names to all of them. I love walking into my parents house and being greeted by my Mele with Ni hao mommy ni hao. Giggle to myself. She always loves to tell people to "GO AWAY" and "NO WAY". She counts to 10 and loves to read books to me and Fara Bear. She also now loves loves loves her sister and sometimes even only says hi to her sister and ignores me. She loves to sing and loves to tell people what to do. And I'm so grateful to have her.
When I was single and thinking for being a parent, I honestly never wanted to girls. I was never really a girly girl and didn't really like being a girl myself and wanted all boys because I thought they would be easier. But I had a feeling that I would have a girls. hahaha and what happens...I have 2 girls, which I'm totally so grateful for and love with all my heart. I never knew how much I wanted them until I got them and I wouldn't trade them in for anything.
We went to Lagoon this summer and had such an awesome time. Lagoon has so many new kids rides that adults can ride on them too. And the lines aren't as long. We spent most of our time on the kids rides because we got to ride on them with the kids. Alex, the girls and me and Alex's brothers and their families all went. It was so much fun. The girls had an awesome time. Our new favorite Holiday is July 4th. The Bula fest was awesome and we're looking forward to next years. Pioneer day has always been our favorite holiday and we still love it. This summer we got to spend so much time together and make new memories and traditions.
I'm truly grateful for my little family and for my mom and sister who help us watch/take care of them when we need. Miss and love you both. Feeling blessed. love g
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