Happy 9th Birthday Iosefa

Happiest Birthday to this Hammah right here!!

Iosefa Letoaimealelei Uilifoti Fuimaono

Born July 11, 2011

Sefa is the kid we have the least pictures of because he's always off doing something! I love these two pics of him because it captures a bit of Sefa's best qualities. He's adventurous and always down for new adventures (right pic). He's also the best cleaner out of the kids, who also takes great care of his younger siblings (left pic). 

July 10
We started his birthday celebration the day before his actual birthday. Since Sefa taught himself how to do a back handspring and even made his own ninja warrior course in the house, we decided to take him to a trampoline park as one of his birthday activities. The place we went to had a ninja warrior course and jumping sections for all ages. The kids loved it! There were massage chairs as well. Parents loved that!



We followed the jumping session with dinner at Chili's with the kid's favorites - Aunty Penny, Aunty Brittany, and Uncle Vjal. 


 July 11
The next morning he went birthday shopping with Aljay,  while Leila and I decorated and set up some games for him and his siblings. 

He walked in the door with chocolates that he picked out to share with his siblings. 


Aljay had to leave for Park City that evening so we continued with a movie night (with all the favorite snacks) and a lovely ice cream cake made from the best ice cream makers in Utah!! Britt had originally gotten the cake for my birthday but she didn't realize that it wouldn't be ready in time, so we saved it and picked it up for Sefa's birthday. It worked out perfectly because all he wanted was a chocolate cake and the ice cream cake was made out of a chocolate ice cream appropriately named 'Give Me Chocolate or Give me Death'. 





Happiest Birthday to our Sefa! We are so proud of the young man you are. We love you more than you know. You're an awesome son and amazing brother to your siblings. You were born with so many talents and gifts that we hope you will continue to discover and develop. Thank you for all you do for our family and for being a good example of Christlike love. 

We love you. 

- Mom and Dad












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