Blood is Thicker than Water

About two weeks ago I had the opportunity to go backl home to Utah and visit my family, so while my hubby went one way we went the other. It was my baby's first airplane ride and she did so good, infact a couple of people were so surprised that she was so good throughout the flight. That made me one proud mommy! Anyways, I had so much fun out there with my parents, siblings,  and of course my comical nieces and nephew. I couldn't help but to feel like it's where we belonged and I still feel that way to this day. It was so nice to see that my Liana fit right in with her cousins. My siblings love the heck out of her and my parents spoil her just as much as they do the other four. We spent about two weeks there and I can't believe how fast time flew by and I know its because we were having the time of our lives. I felt so complete being around the ones I love and so incomplete because my husband wasn't there to enjoy the time with us. We had so much fun and it was definitely time well spent!

My Samoa

On the 22nd of March my husband as well as his mother was able to fly to American Samoa for his Uncle Faulalo Moli's funeral services although they were there for such uncertain circumstances my hubby could not stop talking about how much fun he had especially being with his family. He learned so much during the Fa'alavelave and even said that compared to Fa'alavelave's here in the states it's extremely different, which of course is totally understandable seeing as how that is the place of origin for our cultural well-being. Anyways, besides being there for the funeral my husband was able to travel around the island and visit some of his families in Leone (Siaumau) and Fagatogo (Tiumalu). My hubby and my mnl were also able to do alot of shopping which resulted in me getting a bunch of stuff from Samoa, which I am so thankful for. But, enough of the jibber jabber here's some photos of the stuff I got:

my Liana's 1st Birthday

So as many of you know my daughter Liana turned "1" last month. I can't even begin to explain how hectic having to plan a birthday party was. But since she's our only daughter we had to give her the best or at least we tried. For a couple of months my husband (Saia) and I were contemplating on a theme and came up with an M&M candy theme, fat? yeah I think so! As hard as it was trying to find decorations we were so glad that we have some very talented friends. We thank everyone who helped us celebrate our baby girls special day for it couldn't have happened without you guys. Here are some pictures from her 1st birthday:

Liana's Birthday Cake/Cupcakes
(Thanks to Aunty Effie Young)

Liana's Table along with Gift bags & Centerpieces
(Thanks to Aunty TinaTriece& Uncle Freddie
& Aunties Charity, Amy, & Tiana Maulupe)

The Birthday Girl & Her Daddy!

Liana & Her Papa & Gma w/ Uncle Tony (in black)

New & Improved

Hey Guys!

 So I've started a completely new blog, seeing as how I totally slacked on keeping up with the last and don't remember my password. So here I am again the second time around. So please bear with me because this blog page will be one to remember! Anyways, hope to re-connect with everyone, we would love to keep in contact and to read about how everyone is doing. Have a blessed year guys! Love, the Falo's