Lady Marcella and Lord Kalaniuvalu Fotofili Wedding

Cousin Ainise, Uncle Tu'a & Lady Marcella

Photo credits: Patrick Mila

I'm glad that my parents finally took a

breather and packed their bags for a two

week vacay to their motherland, Tonga. 

It's been years since they were last there

and my 3rd cousin was to get married 

there..which is the reason why they went.

Before I was born my mothers' aunt & 

uncle had given them a piece of land for

their wedding gift. At that time, her uncle

was the governor of Vava'u and told them

that they now have a piece of land on Mt.

Talau that is going to be registered to them.

It has a breath taking view of the ocean

and the other island across from it. My
parents are grateful for all they've done
for our family.

I was last there when I was 9 years old. 

It's been a while and I plan on taking the 

kids there one of these days to visit and 

meet their cousins. My cousin [Marcella]

who is getting married is the Governor

grand daughter, her father is my

mother's 2nd cousin and he is the current

Ambassador of Tonga. She is tying the 

knot with Lord Kalaniuvalu, 1st cousin of 

the King of Tonga. The Queen and Lord Kalaniuvalu's
mother are sisters. 

My little sister Elisivauafu dancing at the

reception representing

my mother's Taumoepeau family.

Entrance to the wedding ceremony

Flower Girls: Kalolaine Taukapa Lata-'i- Falefehai 

Tu'iha'angana and Latuniua Lavinia Veiongo

'Ahome'e

Maid of Honour: Cousin Ainise, Bride's Twin 

sister. 

Father and Bride: Uncle Tu'a and Marcella  

Brass band and Choir?

"I do"

Lord Kalaniuvalu Fotofili and Lady Marcella

The blushing bride..Congrats Marcella!!

Lord Kalaniuvalu, Lady Marcella, HRH Princess Pilolevu,
HRH Princess Siuilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili

Father and Daughter pic..love this one.

Love that mat and the designs:)

Girls Vacay in Hawaii

Aunty Tez, Brianna, Uncle Perth, Lei

The girls have been back from their vacation in Hawaii

and are starting to get back into the mode of 

"Back to School". They stayed with my first cousin

and his wife, who were gracious enough to give 

the girls $150 each in shopping $$ while they were

there. Thanks, Tezra and Perth. 

I constantly reminded the girls to help Tezra out 

with whatever she needs done around the house 

or babysitting (they're blessed with 8+) children. 

So I know that Tezra would love to get some R&R

once in a while. 

Briana doing her thing.

Hinalei posing..

3 of the little ones..soo cute!

Renzo and Tia