Inspirational Talk

So, over Spring Break I have had to work. I have been bummed because the kids are out of school and I would have liked to spend the time with them. Today, however, at work was really inspiring. There is a kid that plays basketball, baseball, and track for Wayne high school. He has been all over the Utah news, the Today show, and other places. He only has one arm and to listen to him talk, you would never know it. This kid has so much talent and the best part about him is that he understands what a blessing it is for him to be in his situation. The kids and staff tried to get him to talk about the negative parts of his life and he just wouldn't. Through all that he has been through, he still keeps everything positive. He said that it used to bother him that people would stare at him and he said that instead of letting it bother him, he just says hi to them and smiles at them. He is definitely somebody that I want Braxton to hear talk. This kid has 5 sisters and because he didn't want them working on the farm, he learned at the age of 4 to work on the farm. After he injured his arm (when he was 4) he just learned how to work with one arm instead of two. I asked him what his future plans were and he said, "I am LDS so I will be serving a mission and then I want to go to law school. I think there are a lot of messed up politicians and I want to help the world become a better place." He got me thinking that no matter what life throws at us as long as we have faith and turn to our Heavenly Father we will be ok!

Snow, Snow, Snow

Rarrrrr...I'm so tired of the snow! It has been snowing here since Friday and it hasn't stopped. It looks just like it did at Christmas and it is almost Easter! Thursday we went to Tevita's volleyball games. I started getting really sick then and I have spent most of my time on the couch since then. I did take Braxton to baseball tryouts on Saturday and then back to the couch I went. Tevita did an isolation mountain camp for a couple of days so we were lucky to have him with us on Saturday night and all day Sunday. It was so weird for all of us to have the whole family home. We sure did enjoy it! We haven't been able to enjoy any time outside because not only do we have the snow but we have horrible wind. Every one of our kids have told us about a dozen times that they wish we were in Richfield because it is Spring there and it is still winter here. They are trying to figure out how to do an easter egg hunt in the snow. I'll quit complaining about it now but it sure is not fun!! This week seems to be a busy week. Tevita had to go to Salt Lake today, he will be going to the Jazz vs. Lakers game on Thursday, and then he is going to football coach camp at BYU on Friday. The kids have Wed, Thurs, Fri out for Spring Break and unfortunately I have to work all three of those days. Tevita and I both work on Easter so hopefully we can find some time before the actual day to celebrate with our kids. We found out that Jamie and the kids are going to be spending some time in Richfield. The kids are so excited to go and play with their cousins. All we have heard from Mehi is when is Ofeina coming? Oh, I mentioned baseball tryouts. Braxton did so good! He hit all three balls to the outfield with none of the outfielders catching the ball. Then he had to play shortstop and caught 3 out of 4 balls. Then they put him to pitch and let's just say he isn't a pitcher!lol. He did such a good job and is so excited to start playing. We only have the Wayne County tournament and then State and then we are done with wrestling. We only have 3 dance practices and then it is dance recital time. Family, please mark April 17, 18, and 19th down for the dance review. Well, this is really long and Lia needs to go to school so I will go for now. Hope everybody has a great week!

Kids

Well, I got an email today and this was on it..."Somebody said you can't love the fifth child as much as you love the first. That somebody doesn't have five children." This got me thinking back to when I got pregnant with Lia (and her twin). I remember telling Tevita that I didn't think my heart was big enough to love the next kids as much as I loved Braxton. He told me that no matter how many kids we have, I will love them all just as much. Being a mom of 4 kids and 2 on the way I am finding myself asking so many questions. As I was in the Home Depot last night with 3 out of 4 of those kids throwing fits and arguing with each other and trying to argue with me I just kept wondering how am I going to do this with 2 more. My answer came as we were driving home. We were all talking and laughing and just enjoying each other. It is those times that I am looking forward to and I just have to pray for patience. Kids are going to be kids no matter what. All we can do is try to raise them the best that we can. We have to be good examples to our children. We are responsible for them and we have to teach them what is right. The trip home was fun. Coming home and spending time together was fun. Hearing Halamehi say our family scripture was awesome! Hearing Braxton say that he can't wait until the day that he can give his family a blessing was so tear jerking! Even though we have rough times and I find myself saying How am I going to do this, I know it is all worth it. I love my kids with all my heart and I know my heart is big enough to have 2 more join.

Wish Us Luck!

Well, we went to the Dr. today. I asked him to make sure there was only one baby because I am getting so big so quick. He checked the heartbeat and there was only one. So he sent us in for an ultrasound. When we went to the ultrasound I told the technician what I told Dr. Brown. She said, "No, there is only one but I don't think you are as far along as you think." I said, "then why am I measuring 17 1/2 weeks?" She said, "Oh, wait a minute...there are two babies in there!" So, the surprise is...we are having identical twins!! Tevita and I both cried. Him because he is so happy, me because I am so scared. We have went through this before and I just hope and pray that this one turns out with two healthy babies. Both Tevita and my dad said for me to be happy and realize that everything happens for a reason. I know this is true, I just want more than anything for this pregnancy to go ok and to be able to deliver two healthy babies. So, I am asking you all for your prayers, we can never get enough! Oh, by the way, hopefully in 4 weeks we will be able to tell you what they are but for now I can happily report that one's heartbeat was 167 and one was 171!

Braxton took 1st place at the wrestling tournament. He did such a good job and we are so proud of him. They had the tournament in the middle school instead of the high school so we were so crowded. It was so hot and we had to just sit like sardines until it was his turn to wrestle. He did such a great job that it was definitely worth the wait. He pinned the kid in about 10 seconds. The kid is bigger than Braxton and I was actually nervous for him but he did great! It was a good day for him and I was so excited that Tevita actually had that morning off work so he got to see his son get the pin!
The weather over the weekend was horrible. We had Braxton and Lia stay with Grandpa Rod over the weekend. Well, the weather was so bad that the roads got closed. It was such a scary feeling to know that half of my family was here and half there and I couldn't get to them. Luckily the snow stopped for a little bit and Tevita was able to go pick them up and they are all here safe and sound now. Let's just say that we are definitley ready for the sun to shine!