19 years old...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my lil' broski Tj!!!!

Isn't he just gonna be such a handsome missionary!!!!
No he hasn't turned in his papers yet.
But it's in the process!!! yay for missionaries!!!
Love u to def bro & thanks for ur example!!!!

1st post of 2010 & guess what....

So I'm 22 days late but happy 2010!!! & even better it's my Pops birthday!!!! yeeeeeeee I am beyond blessed to have Tevita Mounga as my Dad!!!! He is theeeeee greatest (period)...
So happy birthday to my Dad...old school huh...

In other news... I'm back hahaha & I am going to try to make this more of a habit... We'll see how that goes though lol... what else... ummmm yeah nothing so heartyouallhella off to buy Dads gifts...

It's that diploma getting time of year!!!

Thanks to Seini Pahulu for doing the invites....

CONGRATS to my lil' bruh TJ ERICK MOUNGA & lil' cuzzinita ALILIA KALINA LAVAKI on graduating from MVHS c/o 2009!!! woooooo whooooooooooo Love you both!!!More pictures and more updates to come (hopefully soon). lol :P yeah I'm forever going to be playing catch up!!! ha

My Mom & me share a BIRTHDAY MONTH. APRIL.. woooo whooooo

I always tease and tell my Mom that I was the BEST birthday gift she'd ever gotten. haha She had me on the 22nd & was still in the hospital on her birthday the 24th. :D She's the most amazing-est, beyond beautiful woman I know & I hope that one day I can be 1/4 of what she is. LOVE YOU MAMA....

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I don't have pictures from my birthday kz my camera is going thru some hard times hahaha & I didn't plan on doing anything either. lol But here are a few things that happened on my birthday...

• Dennys w/Mandi, Tessi, Vox, Teki, & Alo.


• Happy Birthday phone calls...


• Happy Birthday texts...

My Fave text from that day was from my Dad, I still have it on my phone:

"Happy birthday sweet twenty somthing and many many many more to come we love u"

• Old Navy Gift Card from Chels!


• Lunch at Tucanos w/Tessi & Mandi mmmmmm deelish


• Went to rugby only to leave and have dinner with Lose, Kepu, & KJ


• Got flowers from no name lol.


• Flowers from Lose & fam (which are still alive today 5/6/09, I know the post says I posted this on 4/24/09 but I didn't hahaha tricky tricky)


• Got balloons.


• Got a basket of candies from Tema & Ti (not actually on my birthday but it was for my birthday so i'll include it lol).


• Some QT & updates.


• A kinda surprise party at Sess, Ash, Mandi, & Tess place... I say kinda kz I saw all the cars in the front of the house so I knew people were there... & I kinda killed it kz the girls called me at around 9 to come over but I didn't show up 'til 11 kz I was talking stories with my cousin! hahaa But those who were there are truly troopers for waiting it out for me!!! :D haha... HEART, love, Luv you all to def!!!


• 2 birthday cakes (1 ice cream/1 regular)


• bonfire on the deck


• Summer starter kit from the Loo sisters :)


• $$


• an email from Elder Mounga wishing me a Happy Birthday lol


• being with the people who I care about..

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On my Mamas birthday we were supposed to go out for dinner with the fam but instead we had pizza & cake at the house courtesy The Pahulu family...

Thanks to Seini & her family for the cake, gifts, and the thoughtfulness :D WE LOVE YOU GUYS!

our fave... ice cream cakes!!!

Haha this is Seinis youngest boy Alani, I love this photo haha cookie monster-ish. lol
I think my Dad still wanted to go out to dinner! haha

1st FHE Activity without Moni :(

So if you look back to the last time my fam went bowling for FHE night here: http://lavs22.blogspot.com/2008/07/fhe-activity-night.html you will notice that our family has shrunk due to MISSONARY SERVICE::Cleveland,OH::Our fave mission everrrrrrr; but also gained 2 (Nina & Aunty Linda(Aunty Linda is not pictured, she was at work))... I <3>

Here's some pictures..Don't mind me I just came from rugby practice! haha

Baby, Dad, Me... Baby is a poser!! haha

Nina & TJ aka Crazy Lady & Elvis Impersonator lol.

TJ. Nina. Baby. Me.

Mama & Daddy-oh....

HAPPY 18th BREW.

He is now 18 & guess what... he still doesn't have his license hahaha

We saaaaaaang....

he thought that was it... guitar backpack with some clothes inside...

but SURPRISE....

another 1 to add to the collection.. his 1st electic :]

We got Dad his own cake too...
What we usually do since our family is super cool and we all share birthday months with someone..
January:Dad & TJ
April: Mom & I
September: Moni & Baby
Is we usually get a DQ ice cream cake [if you haven't tried it, do kz it's one of our faves] and blow it out for both people.... But since I'm the one who is the cake purchaser [lol] I decided that this year I would just buy mini cakes for the birthday people & the rest of us could just be skinny!!! hahaha it's working so far. [:

Dads turn to blow out his candles & Baby is such a sidebuster! hahaha
[his birthday was on Thursday but we usually celebrate 'em together]

and what does he get for his birthday?? haha MONEY so he can just go buy whatever his heart desires... Probably some more raquetball raquets... :]
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TJ putting up the guitar wall hangy thingies..

Yes I only bought 2... Although he needed 5 & I want one too haha that wall will be covered one day.

and that is the end of January birthdays for my fam!

Happy Birthday DADDY!!!!

It's ur birthday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Words can't express my boundless gratitude for you... I appreciate what you do... You've given me such security... No matter what mistakes I make I know you're there for me.. You cure my disappointments and you heal my pain.. You understood my fears and you protected me... I treasure every extraordinary memory and that's why..... I love you a billion times over times infinity!! You are the BESTEST Dad in the whole entire universe & I will always be a Daddys girl....

So my little brother TJ...

If you don't know this kid, you ought to get to know him. He's pretty funny and random.
We had this text conversation the other day and it just made me laugh.

TJ: Dad said to buy a sponge for el dishioshes.
Me: HaHaHa ok
TJ: garlic cheese? Dad wants garlic cheese.
Me: what the heck is that? guess I'll just ask someone at the store, do you guys want anything?
TJ: Yeah chips for the salsa. Haha. Weirrrrd. Oh well, if you can get me a 4.0 that would be amazing.
Me: ok I'll get that stuff and I'll pick up your 4.0 at checkout hahaha
TJ:just kidding you know the stuff you eat with peaches and pineapple or whatever. The stuff he always eats Haha. What is it called?
Me: hahaha COTTAGE CHEESE you dork you are such a FOB!!! haha
TJ:Hahahahahahahahahahaha. Lol. Lidol. Rofl. Wow. Garlic cheese Haha. Hahaha. Man. That was a phenomical text. They are taking my phone in their room at night cause they think i text people until 3
Me: hahaha your funny and they should take away the guitars kz that's what you stay up playing hahaha
TJ: hmm. Okay, well, chips, a sponge, and cottage cheese. Whoo! Man. Maybe I should take english 12
Me: yeah or maybe you should take ESL. hahaha
TJ:Esl? Okay. Feliz navi da! Daz? Dad?
Me: weird?
TJ: Yeah. Okay. You should get me a juice of some sort. Or an aide of some kink. Just a drink. That would be cool. Pleases and thankfulnesses.
Me: k i'll call you when i get to the store
TJ: Kay. bye.

If you read this and you're thinking "WOOOOOW" haha and your lost... Don't worry, this text is mostly for my own sake :)

BRUIN HOMECOMING 2008

So I wasn't planning on going to any football game tonight, but last minute my mom texted me and said TJ could play!!! He had missed 2 games kz he dislocated his elbow but his recovery was super fast, he should have missed half the season or more. I'm glad we're back to Friday nights being dedicated to his football games again!!! Oh yeah... And they finally won a game... They played Payson. YAY for HOMECOMING...

The youngin's of the Mounga bunch.

MOUNGA, HEMULI, STROSHINE...

The sign... (P.S the cheerleaders decorated our house door and the poster they did was SUPER UGLY so I just took the picture of this one at the school) hahahaha

They called these two "thunder & lightening" hahaa My fave RB's.
Dude in the blue is Ross... He's one of TJ's best friends. No football relations, only skateboards :)

Happy 11th Birthday BABY!!!

I know she's not a baby anymore, but I still call her Baby at home.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMELI!!! Love you, you fie'lelei brat... LOL

This was taken on Moni's birthday but I thought it was a cute one of her and my Dad.

This was taken on Monis b.day too but like the one above, it was too cute so I had to add it too.

Birthday Party #1 her "friends party" at Jump On It (9.5.08)

The Ice Cream Cake

Cake # 2 from the Pahulu Fam :)

Birthday Party #2(9.7.08) kz it's her OFFICIAL b.day and only she can invite everyone over just kz it's her b.day! haha

Here's a cute candid of Baby on her 1st roller coaster ride when we were at California Adventure... Dang I still haven't posted those pictures!!! haha Slowly, but surely!!

11YRS OLD

CLEVELAND OHIO!!!!

Yesterday was a real special day for my family, but moreso for my little brother Moni. He got his mission call!!!! We all guessed where he'd be called to serve:

• Emeli-Mississippi
• T.J-Chile
• Me & Baby Jane-The D.R
• Mom-Tonga
• Dad-Where ever the Lord wants him to go (he would say that!) haha

He opened it and started to read to himself.....
then I interrupted, "can you read it OUTLOUD! haha"
he read on and finally got to CLEVELAND OHIO!!!! we listened on... reporting to the MTC on November 19th... That's a special day for us times 3 now. It's Grandpa Alamoti's birthday (Temas too) and it's the day Moni will begin his missionary service!!!
Phones opened up and texts got sent out too all the familly from Me and T.J...
Here are some of the responses I got:

• Awwww dang thats sooo tight! Tell him I said congrats! Im so proud of him-Carissa
  
• A BIG YAY WOW-Aunty Pee
  
• that's freakin awesome! CONGRATS!-Emil
  
• When is the farewell?-DJ
  
• Tell em congrats we love him n now he'll b a great missionary!-Aunty Lile
  
• Congrats! mayb ill c him in the mtc!-Ella
  
• Congradulations! We r so happy 4 u! Gpas bday! We luv u!-The Gables
  
• Cool! How exciting!! Did he get it today? Oh my gosh im so happy for him! Plz tell him congrats for me! Aww thats sooo cool and exciting! Hes gonna love it! Yay!-Alai
  
• Congrats! Can't wait he'll b GREAT! Love ya guys!-Malia
  
• YAY!! TEO RAY CONRATZ FROM ALL DA SEVUDREDREZ AND IM COMIN FO DA FAREWELL. HAHA WE ALL ARE. WOOHOO GOO RAY! WE LOVE YOU!-The Sevudredres
  
• Yay! send our love out to moni. n congratulations! love me! ok i didnt know he turned it in. i keep thinking theyre still little boys! hehe!-Ramona
  
• Yeah! Congrats 2 elder mounga!-Loseli
  
• man that is awesome let us know when's the farewell-Lia Unga
  
• Wow whooo!-Salesi & Lose
  
• WOOWHOO!!! Thank you so much for informing me...im so excited for all of you! YAY! Go get'em Elder Mounga!=D-Adeleaide
  
• Ohhh.im very proud of him!!!-Kris & Tafu
  
• let him know we said congratulations n send our love let us know if you guys need anything done n keep us updated-Tuu
  
• What.... That is tight......-Baby Oto
  
• We are so happy for him and the rest of your family. Its going to be a wonderful time. love always-Unk Gil & Aunty Luti
  
• CONGRATS! WE LOVE U GUYS N MISS U! BEST OF LUCK. WE'LL DO OUR BEST 2 MAKE IT! MUAH!-Trish & Sione
  
• Woo hoo! So excited 4 moni! Let us know when his farwell is!-The Pahulus
  
• Haha hes going to the amish country. Jk congrats moni! thats where daveys from.-Maryann
  

Ok I didn't know I'd get so carried away almost typing up all the texts I got. lol We made some phone calls to those who aren't hip to the cell phone era as well hahaha. It was a great day in the Mounga household last night.

Elder Mounga called to serve from 2008-2010.

20 YRS OLD...RAYMOND MOUNGA...

Happy HAPPY Ray's 20th birthday DAY! I can't believe he's that old (haha like I'm young or something) but yes he is. It was simple. Went to eat with the fam + Vai, went home and had him blow out his candles oh his deeelish ice cream cake from DQ :) his fave, and that was it... Love you Ray...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONI WE LOVE YOU!!!

Getting ready to blow out the candles!!!

The Birthday Boy, Vai, n' TJ

TJ picked out the card LOL....

My attire this wkend includes a #33 tee and a chocolate brwn dress.

Weird combo of clothes huh, but here's the reasoning....

Event: MVHS vs PINVIEW
Who I'm cheering on: my lil' brewski TJ #33
What: SEASON GAME OPENER
Where: MV Bruin Bowl
Time: 7 o'clock on the dot.

It's his senior and my last year to watch h.s football games so I'll be sitting pretty in my #33 tee screaming my lungs out for my bro with the rest of my family :).
My friend texted me and said there were some articles on him in the SLC Tribune so I took the liberty of googling my bro. and here's what I found...(I'm not bragging, I'm just a proud sister!!)

T.J. Mounga is the other running back, and he combines with Heimuli to form a bit of a "thunder and lightning" type of look for opposing teams to contend with. Mounga is 5-foot-9, but he's very quick and able to turn a corner on you in a blink. And once he turns that corner, watch out.
FULL ARTICLE HERE:
Two-a-days: Mountain View Bruins

* Name to watch: T.J. Mounga and BYU-bound Anthony Heimuli present the best rushing combo in the league.
The bright spot is the return of running backs Anthony Heimuli and T.J. Mounga. Heimuli is headed to BYU but before he becomes a Cougar, he will team up with Mounga to be one of the most potent running back duos in the region. They're both physical and bruising runners.
FULL ARTICLE HERE:
Prep football: Mountain View predictions

But T.J. Mounga and others have shown they are capable as well.
FULL ARTICLE HERE:
High school football: Bruins look to build on '07 success

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY TJ MOUNGA!!!

The chocolate brown dress is for none other than my jisSs Temas wedding!!! It's finally here just 3 days aways. Time sure does fly by, that's for sure!!! Last night I was with her just kinda packing things up and figuring out the bridesmaids dresses and what not. It's still crazy to both of us that it's this weekend!!!! Oh I love that girl... More details of everything to come later... hahaha what a g'd word... LATER...

FHE Activity Night..

Last night my family all went bowling for FHE. I paid for us all, being the baller that I am (lol). Eminem, JayRox, SloMo, Lavvvvs, Mama, Daddio were our bowling names. Yeah mines is pretty boring, but hey! It was fun, spending that quality time, laughing, taking FORCED pictures and some regular ones. I swear I should go into photography :D.
Dad won, barely beating me out! hahaha He's so funny! We're going to have FHE activities ever month. Moni's supposed to plan this months, we'll see what he comes up with. Here's the forced picture! lol FAMILY CIRCLE.