Its been a while since I last blogged. We all know that this is the time of year we share our love and appreciation with one another. As Christmas came and went and brought the New Year so quickly, it was so hard to sit and actually think about all the things that I am grateful for (and believe me, there are A LOT). I know my post is way late, but I was able to really think about what I am grateful for. Although I already know, i.e. family, jobs, health, my children, etc., there was such an overwhelming feeling I had this past year and I could really feel my blessings sitting in. First off, Christmas was a struggle as is every year BUT it is never any less amount of love that we have for each other. As the day came closer and closer, I grew so stressed. 1. Because I thought of everything I wanted to give my family, and what I could actually *afford to give them and 2. who doesn't want the best for their families? My family is very well grounded and when it comes to materialistic things, they can do without. (Which is why I LOVE them so much). Well the day came, and how blessed I felt. I am so grateful for the love that is shared amongst each other and for the support my mother and her loving husband have always shown. With that being said, my children had the best Christmas. As Carmen gets older I try my best as her mother to remind her of the things that are most important especially in the holidays. Carmen and Aaliyah were showered in gifts and although that is not what Christmas is about, it was a blessed feeling to see them together opening their gifts and Carmen who has the BIGGEST heart for a 2 year old. I was truly humbled.
Well now we are in the New Year and we are looking forward to bigger and better things for our growing family. On the 8th of January 2012, my youngest daughter Aaliyah Luana Tauvae was blessed into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. My heart was full as my entire family from both sides came to support our her as well as her Father's side. We were so grateful as parents to see the amazing turn out and how overwhelming the feeling of love was. As she was blessed with her name and health and strength tears of joy fell to my eyes. What a truly humbling feeling it is to know that our father in Heaven provides these small steps towards a bigger plan for our families to be together forever. Her sister Carmen, was especially supportive and as always showed her the love and happiness any sibling should give.
We were especially grateful for Josh Polamalu, Steve's nephew who was able to be home from his Mission in Honduras to bless our beautiful baby girl. We started off our year right! With family, the blessing of our child, and first and foremost the Lord. It's been a journey to 2012 and now that we are here, we are most happy. Our resolutions have yet to be accomplished and as we strive towards them, I pray that I grow each and every day more grateful for yesterday and ambitious for tomorrow. Thank you for sharing the journey with us and may your *2012* be as full of joy as mine will be. With all our love, THE TAUVAES*_*Flash Backs of 2011*_
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