Melissa Basua

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For after much tribulation come the blessings

On January 27th, that scripture in D&C was fulfilled in my life. For almost 15 years I have toiled with trying to help my family accept the Gospel. It has been difficult and very discouraging. I had finally told myself that if it was to happen that it would probably be a long time from …

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Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

I know it’s a day late but my wife had her 30th Birthday yesterday (I hope she’s ok that I told you). I put together this little tribute for her. There are many reasons why I love Melissa and why I am so grateful to be blessed with her as my wife. She’s beautiful, a …

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Happy Birthday Kekoa!

A birthday wish to an old friend… from the Basuas

Happy Birthday!

Happy 3rd Birthday to my beautiful twins!! Who knew I could have twins, let alone twin girls (I always only wanted boys, so much for that). The past three years have gone fast with the days passing slowly. It’s been quite an adventure. I wouldn’t change much, only a poop mess or ten and a …

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The Power of Setting Goals

I don’t think that I have ever set New Year’s Resolutions- EVER! I have thought about it and even made some in my head but I never actually wrote them down and tracked myself throughout the year. I think the fear of failure was the driving force- BUT NO MORE! I have been listening to …

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Two Firsts

Ari got her first ponytail yesterday. I always save the honor of the first ponytail for Auntie Marci. She gave Zoë and Britt their first ones (we decided Kalixta never had that typical first ponytail because we just left her beautiful curls alone). Yesterday was the day and Ari wasn’t too happy. She cried, but …

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A New Mom

I am not good at new year resolutions. In that past that has translated into not really truly making any, knowing that I wouldn’t keep them anyway. This year however is different. I want to make and keep my goals. The problem may be that I have too many goals this year. We will see …

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Happy Birthday Baby Rhea!

We know it was yesterday but we hope you don’t mind that this is late. Happy Birthday!

Six month old Ari

I just have to start with "I am sorry!" I am soooo lagging on getting my blogs done. I have so many ideas and then life happens. So I will be better! With that said… Ari turned six months on the fifth!  I know, I know already! She went to the doctor today and got …

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To my Pooky Lover