tali's baby blessing

Some things I'll remember about Tail's blessing day -

• Tali looked like a little angel dressed in her little white blessing dress.
• I prepared the whole morning (feeding, changing etc.) to ensure a quiet and calm baby during her blessing.
• The moment the prayer began, Tali started to cry. . . no, SCREAM . . . and the second they said "Amen" the crying ceased.  Of course, right?  Sheesh! haha (later that day Malia kept asking me "who made baby Tali cry?")
• Wayne's dad, Limhi, offered the blessing. It was beautiful.
• Inoke and Tali's baby, Amalani, was also blessed this day, right before baby Tali.
• Afterward, we had a small family eating at Aunty Ireens' house to celebrate.  Thank you Hafoka/Kinikini family and Vai and Aunty Isa for providing the yummy food!
• Dad, Gramma Peggy and Uncle Pupi came into town for the blessings.  It was so nice to have them here.

It was a wonderful day for our family.  I'm so grateful for the power of the priesthood that's used to give these beautiful babies names and blessings.  I'm also grateful for the love and support of incredible family and friends.  We love you all so much!

Baby Tali and Daddy before church.

Immediately after the blessing (and all the crying), she fell fast asleep and stayed that way for the next few hours. 

Four generations - Gramma Peggy, Tali and Amalani, me and Tali, and Mom

Latu/Alisa/Hafoka family

** Best story of the day - My cousin, Reenie was helping in the kitchen at the eating when she heard some noise outside in the front yard.  She opened the door and saw Malia clinging onto a tree branch about five feet off the ground.  There was an older Tongan woman walking on the street and Malia was pleading/calling out to her. "Auntieeee. Auntieeeeee. Please help me down, Auntie. Please? Please help me down."  LOL  Reenie said the lady was kinda looking back over her shoulder like, "Is she talking to me?" haha Of course, Reenie helped Malia down off the tree and she is now Malia's FAVORITE! haha