Finally, a Lavea child!

It has finally happened, my Dad can die in peace knowing that his name will live on. The first "Lavea" child was born. It's only been Bradley's, Alo's and Maile's around the Lavea home. But things have changed. My brother Grady and his wife Celina welcomed the cutest baby boy into the world on July 21, 2009. His name is Grady Antony Lavea Jr.

He is 8 long years in the making. Lina and Grady have been trying for a long time to get pregnant but it's been hard. They've over come so many obstacles but have now been blessed with this little bundle of joy. He was 7lbs 7oz and 20inches long. He has the sweetest little voice and came out with a full head of hair. He is our Miracle baby! Uncle Grady and Aunty Lina have been so good to our boys and our boys love and adore them for it. We know they will be the best parents. Baby Grady is lucky to have them.

Below is a picture of the biggest baby hog in the world. Everyone knows Aunty Sharon likes to smother babies and she doesnt really give them a lot of space. When Leka was born she got the nickname Aunty Big lips b/c she would just give Leka kisses over and over and over and over. We'd pretend to know what Leka was thinking as a baby and when she would come around we'd say "Leka's thinking, Mom keep Aunty big lips away from me!" Poor baby Grady, he's her next victim.

We're so lucky to have this little angel added to our family and cant wait to get to know him better. Below are pictures of the shower we threw for Lina last Saturday. It was blast!

Sharon and Anya

Ievise (Lina's mom) Bella, Grandma Lavea, Ginger Tavita
Jae and I taking a break after cleaning. hahaha
Lina thanking everyone for coming. I tried to get a pix of Uila but she's always busy cleaning, preparing, etc.
Sinela, Ese, Kelsie, Jowee and Erica participating in one of the shower games.
All the yummy food

The kids got to swim during and after the shower thanks to Uncle Reti. The shower and swimming was held at their town home club house.
Two peas in a pod Ray and K.J.

Lina, Ngaire, Jae, Tala and Lima
Special thanks to Aunty Uila, Anya, Bella and Sharon for going the extra mile to get everything prepared. Jae and I lived up to our bad reputation and didnt do much but laugh and eat. We tried to help out but no one really appreciates it so we gave up. lol I'm so thankful for my family and friends! It was an awesome day.