TGIF.

So it's Friday and today, Weather was gorgeous, day started early - went to look for things to make Party Favors for the Father-in-laws 50th birthday next weekend, Colour theme is Purple: So tried not to make it not look to kiddie (ish), love decorating things and being creative. So came up with a Noodle Box idea with purple ribbon.   @SaiDobui    - brother-in-law is planning the whole event so should be extravagant. #exciting.

                     After Pre-School: Took Isis for dinner at the beach with Uncle KFC :) Lol. 

It was a nice arvo indeed.

Thank God for Weekends.

Let the Catchup's begin.

With Love.

xx

Another Day - Another Dollar.

Just another day of the week. Working, Paying Bills, Getting groceries, Baby Necessities and everything else this routine of life has to offer. Today I worked in Crofton Downs at a Childcare Centre based in a quiet Suburban area. It was good, there was another Reliever I get along with well there, his name is Vi and has been working in this industry probably round the same time as me, so it's always good to see familiar faces :) 

Finished round 4:45pm and went to pick up my little miss from Pre-School. By then I was buggered, you spend a whole day looking after 16+ kids and then you go and pick up your child who is full of energy and wants to play some more #JoysofMotherhood I suppose. Ha! 

Came home made some dinner for the husband and Isis: I love cooking! Used all the ingredients in the fridge and cupboards and came up with some yummy eatable dishes. Lol. 

- Rice, Cooked Carrots, Marinated Chops with Onions and 2 fried eggs for Hubby.
- Chicken Satay with Rice for Princess. (She is very fussy sometimes this girl)

7pm, I chilled watched my favourite drama: 'Shortland Street' and then we went shopping at Pak 'n Save got some groceries for the week, made Isis's lunch - Tomorrow is 'Fish and Chips' day at her Pre-School so we don't have to make much, but Hubby says I always go overboard with what I put in her lunchbox - Can't blame me, love spoiling my girl - as that saying goes 'It's better to have more then less' :) Lol.

Busy day: Time to Rest with a milo and some MTV Classic/R&B Hits. #Unwind.

Just another day in the System. Ha!

With Love.

xx

2 weeks at Aoga Amata: Pre-School.

Isis has developed a routine when she goes to Aoga-Amata, in the morning she's has this 'I don't want to go to school' attitude and cries when we get there, but she eventually settles. Then when it's time to pick her up she's got this 'I don't want to go home attitude' - You can never win with this girl. Ha!

I know she has developed a close friendship with one of the children, that's mainly because she has grown up with her since birth, they are literally a month a part and have known each other since then, so she always has a lot to say about her friend 'Penina' and always wants me to bring her home with us.

Today when we got home she was showing me the new song she learnt at Aoga-Amata.

Tiny Tim the little turtle who had bubbles stuck in

his throat from eating to much soap.

It was so delightful watching her explain the song.

After she's had her mini crying session on our way home she will be back

to her normal bubbly self, at the moment we ask her in Samoan

'O ai lo faiaoga?' - 'Who is your teacher?'

and seeing how there are 3 teachers at her Aoga,

she will name one - 'Akesa' 

And for some strange reason she always says 'Akesa' and 'Cyanny'

Cyan is one of my girls daughters who is a couple of years older then her :) 

So far so good, I guess - Still settling in to her new environment, 

and learning to trust those around her, getting familiar with the

teachers and getting use to the Aoga Routine as a whole.

Love you Big girl.

xx

LGC Dance Crew.

Just wanted to reminisce on hubby's days in dance. 2006 - I believe this group started. It was a Hip-Hop Sensation in Wellington,NZ back in the day. This group was made up of many young talented men within the Wellington region and they were all very passionate and moved by this movement of dance. They were all and are still very good friends and I just wanted to acknowledge how they were - Unstoppable!

This is a clip of them at World Champs in LA 2006.
LOL at the interview at the end - Western Australia then?
Ha! 

Back then, they had practice's nearly everyday,

that was their life - work, dance, work, dance.

Nowadays most of them are all fathers now. They all have there own 

families and have all moved on from LGC. 

Some continue to dance, lead other dance groups, companies, involved in dance 

some way or another - but this is where it started for most of them.

It was a brotherhood - a passion that was solely dance, and only

they understood how it much it meant.

6 years later: I can say the dance topic never gets old,

hubby and some of the boys still dance for little events

and still continue to meet up and chill when they can.

That Legacy still lives on within them all.

Established 2006.

With Love,

xx

Sunday School Funday

  

Saturday was a day full of fun for the kids of PIPC Newtown, there teachers put together a event of 'Fun' for the kids seeing as it is the school holidays. There were different activities going on within the church and the hall. there was a Music Workshop, Arts and Crafts, Hip Hop, Baking workshop and me and the lovely Mrs Tracey Sa worked in the 'Face Painting' area.

It was a whole day event and was filled with non-stop action from the morning. The kids were taken for a 'Push-Play' session by there qualified fitness instructors: Sigah Ualesi and Damien Ekenasio who have been dancing in the clubs for most of there lives. Ha! They lead the day with a rendition of Beyonce's 'Move your Body' song, and the kids were all into it - it was a good workout and I'm sure everyone who participated in it didn't leave without a sweat :) - Awesome work Sigah & D.

Lunch was superb: 'Nacho's with Cheese & Salad' it was very filling and delicious, so big ups to the kitchen crew who provided that.

Overall, the day went well - Kids learnt new things, Kids were well fed, Socializing, Enjoying themselves and of course - Having FUN!

We went home with a very tired child who fell asleep during our ride home, me and Jonate Lealea managed to sneak off and get some KFRY: #FatKrack moment, I shall blame the pregnancy. Ha!

The song taught in the 'Music Workshop' by the talented Lelovi Helen Moananu and Teni Maaelopa 

was a Kirk Franklin Melody - Rain down on me.
I was going to post the video of the singing as well but it just wouldn't load. #Damm.

Well done to the teachers of PIPC NEWTOWN 2012 for all there efforts towards this event, especially to the Event Team: Tapu Fasitua and her Hubby who is also the current 'Superintendent'  Sigah Ualesi Nems Leota Ligi Fasitua and to those I've missed out, Awesome work!

Shall look forward to more events within the year.
Keep on Keeping on.

http://www.pipcnewtown.wellington.net.nz/sunday_school.html

With Love,

xx

Elite & Authentic Dance Group, NZ.

Tonight we went to a concert held at 'Street Church' in Wellington, NZ. It was a awesome showcase of young talent all promoting and uplifting God's name.

The two dance groups involved were called 'Elite' and 'Authentic' made up with a mixture of young teens with all the same passion for dance.

This is what they were fundraising for:

On the 15th of April Elite Dance Crew in Collaboration with Authentic Dance Crew will be going to Melbourne Australia to minister through dance, share our story and give GOD STREET CRED BOOOOYYYY! invited by Planet Shakers church aswell as NO LIMITS CREW!!

God is good, It is good to see young people all aim and work towards the same goal, the passion these kids have for dance is overwhelming and they are extremely supported by there families as well as there Church congregation so it is very pleasing to see this sort of support for teens in NZ. 

This concert was based on dance, drama and music and was outlining all the problems and situations that teens face today. Suicide, Break-ups, Relationships, Family and life. 

The way these kids performed with confidence and passion, it brought such meaning to the message itself. - You are not alone.

So I highly recommend if you are in Melbourne within the times these groups are there, don't hesitate to go and be inspired - God is good!

With Love,

xx 

  

My Little Dancing Queen.

MyPrincess loves to dance.

'Love on Top'

BEYONCE.

We encourage her to dance, sing,

and get to know all sorts of music. 

It is very uplifting when we see her enjoying all

different genres. At the moment this song

is her newest obsession.


LOL at her singing:
Thought it was quite cute her getting
her trills on. Ha! 

'Dance like no one is watching baby'

xx

Isis Tofi Seini Lealea.

How brilliant it is to be a mum,

To this vibrant girl so full of fun,

A mix of the pacific this girl of mine,

My very own golden drop of Sunshine.

Counting my blessings everyday,

For a girl so perfect in every way.

I love you.

xx

Our Wedding Day.

May 2nd 2009.

The day we made it legit. Ha!

7 years together,

and 3 of those years married.

Looking forward to our 3rd Anniversary next month,

Big love to:
My Zebra Pattern girls
Church Girls
Luafalealo Family
Lealea Family
All our Families

Especially my devoted parents.

'What God has put together, let no man separate'

02/05/2009.

With love,

xx

Aoga Amata - Pre-School.

My big girl starts school today.

Last night I cried myself to sleep thinking how fast my baby grew in these last few years. I thought since I am expecting my 2nd one in a few months time, I knew it was that time to take my baby to Aoga Amata or Pre - School so she can interact with kids her age. She was at that stage where she was always wanting to go places and this just felt like the right time to let her be.

My husband tried to comfort me last night but I was so upset, not tears of sadness, but tears knowing that I raised my baby now its time for her to go out into the world. lol. These are some of the hardest things being a parent knowing that your baby will eventually grow up and be more dependant on themselves.

I know she's just going to Aoga Amata - but it is a big step because I was use to having her home with her nana and papa & seeing her at home on my days off. This is a new chapter in her life and I hope she blossoms and learns her Samoan language as well as being more confident in different surroundings, because she is quite shy and defensive when she meets new people.

In the weekend we tried to encourage her to use the bathroom, even brought a DVD from the library to see if it will push her to go toilet, but she lost interest when the lady was talking for ages, Ha! Hopefully she picks it up all on her own when she's at Aoga Amata.

 - New Bag.
 - New Bottle.


Check.

 - Lunch.

I try not to overload her lunch with things because from working in Childcare, some kids usually don't take notice of everything, but I can't help but pack heaps just incase. I know she probably won't eat it all, but it is her first day and I want her to have a variety.

- All set for Pre-School.

She was excited after I explained to her that she will be going to school, meet new friends, paint, puzzles, build new things.. her face lit up when I told her all the benefits of going to Aoga Amata.

It's a good thing also because her Aoga Amata is in our church so I knew most of the teachers and was confident in taking her to a place I was familiar with.

I know telling her how it was going to be was different from actually being there, it would be a whole new change for her.

Off to school she goes.



Yes I was right - the minute I dropped her off she was shocked, there were different kids making heaps of noise and the environment was different from what she was use to.

She was settling in ok when I was with her playing play-dough, but started to cry when I left, which is common, but me being a cry-baby cried with her. Ha!

Teachers said she was good the whole day - still getting familiar with people and the environment but she will get better eventually.

First day done and dusted - let this new routine begin :)

With Love,

XoXo

Easter Sunday

Laid back Sunday - we literally stayed indoors all day, unless it was to go out and get food. Ha! Other then that it was a Sunday like no other, we stayed in bed, under the covers enjoying some more Chocolate treats and movies - heaven on earth.

My Daughter got some more Easter Eggs today from one of my best friends - Faavaoa Faletolu.
Every Public Holiday she always seems to amaze us with her unexpected gifts. Just one of those Aunty's that surprise you when you least expect it. Love you Aunty Vee.

Aunty Vee surprised me with a vase of Easter goodies to :)
Lucky me - we have been friends since birth I guess, so very thankful for all that this girl does. At my parents wedding her dad was my dad's best man, so guess our dad's brought us together, good thing - we've been close ever since.

This is what we had for lunch: Mmmm. Days like this when I can't be bothered cooking we head out to one of our favourite takeaways in Miramar - Joe's Cook, never lets us down. #laughs.

-Yummy Chicken Curry with Roti Bread.

Being Easter Weekend, I guess it was only fitting to watch a Easter movie - 'HOP' so this was one of the movies that we watched today.

We also got to see Aunty Kailah today, she was here from Melbourne for the weekend. It was good to see her, as you can see by Isis smile. We missed you so much girl, hope Melbourne is everything you expected it to be and more, not the same not having you at home, especially in the weekend. Ha! Safe travels back home. Hope to see you again soon.

Sunday weather was AMAZING! 

Sun was out and everything, but it was

just one of those moods where being at home 

was the right place to be.

Hope everyone has had a enjoyable weekend with

all your loved ones, keep them close.

With love,

XoXo

Good Friday 2012.

Easter has come again, this will be my baby girls 2nd Easter, this time she is more aware of all that surrounds her so it's pretty neat giving her Easter eggs, although most kids love to indulge in Easter eggs, Isis on the other hand would rather look at the decorations/wrapping around the easter egg then be interested in the chocolate inside. Must be her daddy genes because he's not really into Easter eggs himself. Ha! But she has had quite a few this year... so they are probably going to sit there till someone comes over and takes them away, have had chocolate overload this weekend - but who can get enough of chocolate huh? Mmmm.


Good Friday - We decided to go out and enjoy Wellington with some views of the beaches, Fish and Chips, Ice-cream and that good ol' sun. Was quite enjoyable, although I was getting tired easily because of the weather, I tried my best to stay up and enjoy this day off work and chill with my 2 fijians.

Ice-cream from Lyall Bay.

Fish and Chips - NZ best.

On Broadway.. hehe.

Easter is more time with family, away from the stresses of work and everyday life. Although we do explain to Isis that Easter is not all about Easter eggs and treats it is also a time to reflect on Jesus and all he has done for us. Hopefully we can install in her everyday how good our God is: God is love!

Be Thankful.

Happy Easter all.

With Love,

XoXo