February Catchup

Sheesh....just like that we're into March! How crazy time flies....Here's a quick recap of February happenings.

Baby Salani is doing well. Growing beautifully. 


Metuli is still a crazy toddler who always wants to hold the baby. She's a pro at destroying the house and getting into eeeeeverything. She also likes to sing all the Frozen songs. 


We took the family out for a nice dinner at Texas Roadhouse. *Controlled chaos at it's finest.

After getting home from our dinner we ended up in the kids ER. Found out Tuli may have a slight allergy to peanuts. At the restaurant she had eaten a peanut (shell still on) but had spit it out afterwards. So we're thinking it was from that. She's had peanut butter though, so I'm guessing its not a severe allergy. 



Our Relief Society had a month long temple challenge and it was awesome! So grateful Mom is here to help us with the kids. Aljay and I were able to go on temple dates :)

We ended the temple challenge by doing a session and having a breakfast afterwards. Loved it!







Leila and Aljay went to their Daddy Daughter Dance, put on by the primary. This is one of my favorite activities they do! She's such a cool kid and I love seeing her and Aljay have so much fun. 




Kids are still keeping up with their piano lessons. At lease Leila is actually doing the lessons. The others like to jump on the piano and mess around lol.


I was blessed for the first time to have my lashes done by Miss Brittany Fuimaono, the future Master Esthetician. Before and afters below.


More eating out at King's Buffet.


Valentines happened and the kids made there boxes again, this time with Grandma's help. #gratefulforgrandmas


Spring is still deciding if it wants to be here or not. The kids are antsy to get out of the house. Some days it's warm and other days it's raining, snowing, or just freezing. 


And Aljay's done a few projects while prepping for his art show that is scheduled for May. 




And in current events... ( as of 3/12/2020)
  • The Corona Virus (COVID19) is headlining the news airways and is now considered a pandemic. 
    • General Conference will be broadcast only (no audience allowed)
    • State of Utah is taking extensive preventative measures to slow the spread of the disease
    • Events are being cancelled, schools are adjusting their mode of instruction, contingency plans are in the works, etc....yes all the things are happening lol
It's all good though. The Prophet did warn us that (1)this upcoming April General Conference is going to be a memorable one and (2) take your vitamins! The church is true ya'll!




Full Album  of our February happenings



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