Tevon is growing

I took Tevon to the doctor today. He will be 2 months on December 24th. Today he weighs 12 lbs 8 oz and is 22.5 inches long. He is growing so fast. It seems like it took us forever to get him here safe and sound and now he just won't stop growing. He is smiling and is awake more. His old man skin is gone and now is a chunky monkey. Some days I find myself holding him and just staring. He is our last child. I am trying to soak up every minute we have with him. My good friend told me the other day to enjoy every minute, even if I am not getting any sleep. Sometimes it is so hard, but I wouldn't change it for anything. I am so thankful for this little man. I will post an updated picture hopefully tomorrow, but I know if I didn't hurry and write down his numbers I would forget. Ofa atu son!

I sure haven't been great at the blog lately. I'm not sure why. But I need to get a few thoughts down. This is only for my journaling purposes so please feel free to just skip by.
Sunday morning was rough for me. I was sad. Saturday night I went to bed sad. I was up every hour feeding Tevon. Not really feeding a lot. He only wanted to eat for about 4 minutes and then he just wanted to be held. If I would put him down he would cry. So by Sunday morning I was not doing too well. I was sad, tired, and not feeling really well. My kids were up and getting ready for church first. They are such good kids to do this. They came in my room and asked me if I was going to church. I said No. Then they asked if Tevon was going. I said No. Then my husband and my kids headed off to church. I thought I would be able to rest. Instead I found myself praying to Heavenly Father for some help. I immediately got the impression that I needed to go to church. So, Tevon and I went to church. We walked in to the chapel and found our beautiful family sitting with their arms folded and quite content. I immediately felt the Spirit and the tears would not stop. The program was beautiful. We are so blessed to be a part of the Koosharem Ward. It has taken me many years to believe that, but I truly believe that this is where we are supposed to be. Sunday after church, I took Braxton and Tevon to Richfield. I just needed some time with my boys and Tevita was willing to stay home with the girls. It was such a fun time. Visiting with Braxton was so great. He is finally at the age where he just gets it. This morning I woke up and thought I was going to have another bad day. These nights of not sleeping are getting quite tough, especially since I am also still attending school and full time working. However, a couple things happened today that have made me really think about how we live our lives. Like I said on facebook, I am so thankful for the angels that showed up today. We will forever be grateful. I talked to Tevita about it when he came home for a minute and he said, "Blessings show up when we least expect them." How true that is. Sometimes I get really frustrated with how much my husband is willing to give to others. He would give the shirt off his back and would also want us to do the same thing if it meant helpling others. He always tells me that no matter how hard life is, if we keep the Lord first, we will find a way to make things work. Over the years I have found myself starting to believe him. Tonight, I know he is right. I am so thankful for the Gospel in my life. I am so thankful for worthy Priesthood holders in my family. And I am thankful for Bishop Torgerson and the Koosharem Ward. Merry Christmas everybody.

Halamehi's Birthday

I am so slow at blogging these days but I need to blog about Mehi's birthday. On December 8, 2009 she turned 4 years old. I can't believe she is already 4! Somedays I feel like she is 4 going on 27! She is so smart and has a mind of her own. She is definitely the youngest sister. Her older siblings treat her like the princess. Just today she told me that Tevon is the Prince and she is the Princess! Mehi is such a great helper. I have enjoyed having her home with me while the other kids are in school. I learn something new from her everyday. She has such a sweet little spirit and loves to help others. Tevita and I took her to lunch and shopping for her big day. Then she was able to help Tevita and the other girls bake her a cake and they had a little birthday party eating cake and ice cream while I was at work. She had a great day! We love you little miss Mehi and are looking forward to many more birthdays with you!Oh, by the way, the picture of her with the shoe is just a little of her princess personality coming out. She loves to dress up during the day and she loves to pose for her picture to be taken! Love you little girl!