Wednesday, December 7, 2011

9 Months & Going Strong!

So this is my darling baby girl! She made 9 months on the 2nd of December. Gosh! I really can't believe how much time has come & gone. The past 9 months have been crazy and fun all at the same time. I look forward to watching her grow! I thank the Lord for my little Liana she's been nothing but a blessing to my husband and I. 

Sunday, November 13, 2011

NEVER til death do us part, BUT, for ALL time & ETERNITY!


A year ago today, I married my Best Friend & since then I haven't regretted a single moment of the biggest decision I made. I know it's only been a year but in my eyes it only means that we're headed in the right direction. We definitely have no one to Thank but the Lord! I ♥ YOU Isaiah Falo and look forward to many fun-filled and blessed years with you. I couldn't have asked for anyone better to spend the rest of my life with! Happy Anniversary Honey :)

Friday, October 7, 2011

Road Trip!!!

So I'm super stoked for our upcoming road trip, we'll be heading up to Fresno, CA for the weekend to spend ti`me with my family (thanks to cousin Ron, who's getting married). This trip is definitely long overdue! My husband will be meeting some of my Solipo-Lealofi family for the first time. But I'm real excited about seeing my parents along with my brothers and sisters and most of all my nieces and nephew. My Liana will finally get to meet her 1st cousins and finally get to see her grandparents and aunties and uncles! I'll definitely update you over the weekend in which we will be in Fresno. Tune-In for more next week!!! LOVE, the Falo's

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

The Reason I Smile :)

She is the Trip I did not take;

She is the Pearls I did not buy;

She is my Blue Italian Lake;

She is my Foreign Piece of Sky ;)



MOTHERHOOD♥

As the mother of one child, I have to say that I am deeply moved by the sacred responsibility and gift, which motherhood - has been in my personal life thus far. Since the birth of my daughter there have been many times that I felt I didn't completely understand the full impact of what motherhood was about. Because of it, on occasion I find myself down in the dumps. Until I realized that I'm sure it's perfectly normal for new mothers - you know!? Yes, I'm a new mother and I've been tossed to and fro by the wings of adversity and I'm sure there's much more adversity to come but, with adversity I've also been at the peak of JOY. Lately, I have come to understand and appreciate - the privilege and power - of motherhood!

I have often heard that a mother is not only a teacher, but even more - she herself, becomes the humblest of student. We mothers are often to be found kneeling at the feet of a wise Father, who is in Heaven. With that being said I feel I will be eternally indebted to the leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who have taught well - the sacred and most divine roles and responsibility - of being a MOTHER. I now know just how important my life's work is and will continue to be.

Here is a beautiful quote from our dear late Prophet Gordon B. Hinckley on the eternal truth and sacred role of women and motherhood! I hope you will enjoy it as I have.

President Gordon B. Hinckley on motherhood:
“Most of you are mothers, and very many of you are grandmothers and even great-grandmothers. You have walked the sometimes painful, sometimes joyous path of parenthood. You have walked hand in hand with God in the great process of bringing children into the world that they might experience this estate along the road of immortality and eternal life. It has not been easy rearing a family. Most of you have had to sacrifice and skimp and labor night and day. As I think of you and your circumstances, I think of the words of Anne Campbell, who wrote as she looked upon her children:

You are the trip I did not take;

You are the pearls I cannot buy;

You are my blue Italian lake;

You are my piece of foreign sky.

(“To My Child,” quoted in Charles L. Wallis, ed., The Treasure Chest [1965], 54)

  • You [mothers] are the real builders of the nation wherever you live, for you have created homes of strength and peace and security. These become the very sinew of any nation.” Gordon B. Hinckley, “Women of the Church,” Ensign, Nov 1996, 67

Here is another insert from Elder M. Russell Ballard that I found very comforting:

Elder M. Russell Ballard on mothering:
"There is no one perfect way to be a good mother. Each situation is unique. Each mother has different challenges, different skills and abilities, and certainly different children. The choice is different and unique for each mother and each family. Many are able to be “full-time moms,” at least during the most formative years of their children’s lives, and many others would like to be. Some may have to work part-or full-time; some may work at home; some may divide their lives into periods of home and family and work. What matters is that a mother loves her children deeply and, in keeping with the devotion she has for God and her husband, prioritizes them above all else."  “Daughters of God,” Ensign, May 2008, 108–10

In reading this I hope that it has touched your heart as it has mine. I feel that we as mothers/daughters of our Heavenly Father need to be reminded how much we are loved and how important our role is especially in the world today! With that being said, you all have a beautiful & blessed rest of the week :)

Monday, September 19, 2011

TEA Time :)

I've found this new LOVE for TEA but it has to be SWEET TEA. In all honesty I have no freakin' idea where my new found love for tea came from but it tastes so good. I swear after my pregnancy my taste buds
got all screwed up (haha). I used to think tea was the most disgusting thing ever but lately it seems as if it just has this explosive yummy(ness) to it (if that's even a word). You should definitely try it! It'll seriously get you hooked :)

Birthday Ideas Anyone!?!?!

So I haven't quite figured out what I'm going to do for my hubby's birthday next Wednesday! I mean he's a guy do they really care to get anything at all!? I'm completely clueless. Yeah, there's always the romantic dinner and a movie, but don't people get sick of that after a while. Because, I sure do! I know for sure I'm making him a cake, a Chantilly cake to be exact. Don't even bother asking me for the recipe because it just ain't gonna happen! So if anyone has any ideas please hit a sistah up! I'd surely appreciate it. Thanks!