Sariah Turns 6

 Our "Sweetheart" turned six September 5th and as always she was extremely excited! She wore her Birthday shirt (Auntie LaLa had made for her two years ago), her Hello Kitty pin and Birthday crown. Sariah has brought us so much joy! She is seriously rambunctious, which is why we LOVE her so much! I met with her teacher for parent teacher conference and her teacher made a comment, which surprised me to no end. She said, "I have to lean close to hear what Sariah has to say because she whispers and is extremely quite during class." I had a good chuckle and told the teacher this was very unlike Sariah and she was TOTALLY the opposite at home and at play. For example, when she talks she talks sooo loud the veins in her throat pop out! I later said to Sariah, "I know why you talk so loud at home, it is because your so good at school that when you come home you are ready to burst!" Happy Birthday to our Sweetheart Sariah LaRue Gilmore!

Ka'ena Point Hike

This labor day weekend we hiked the trail leading to Ka'ena Point, which was a 2.5 mile hike in the hot sun! We invited the McGill family along to join in on our little  adventure. Ka'ena Point is located on the west side of the  island near Waialua. The only feasible way to get to the  point is to either drive a jeep or truck...we chose to walk.  It was a beautiful hike...on our left was desert(y) vegetation  and on the right the blue sparkling ocean. The first mile  was a breeze until Noah became fussy and wanted to nurse  and then things became a little more difficult. Nontheless  we enjoyed the outdoors. Ka'ena Point is home to the  Hawaiian Monk Seals, unfortunately, we didn't get to  see any once we entered the park, which was at the VERY end of our hike. But, the view was BREATHTAKING! The  kids enjoyed playing in the water while the rest of us adults  sat among the piles and piles of coral along the beach.  Dallas saved the day and raced back to the trailblazer with  Noah in the carrier to save us from the hot sun. By the time he caught up with us in the tb we had half a mile to go and were so grateful to him for saving the day!! *Looking back (two and a half months later)...I wish we would  have taken more chances with our hiking adventures around the island especially, now that our time on the island is  drawing to a close.  This labor day weekend we hiked the trail leading to Ka'ena Point, which was a 2.5 mile hike in the hot sun! We invited the McGill family along to join in on our little  adventure. Ka'ena Point is located on the west side of the  island near Waialua. The only feasible way to get to the  point is to either drive a jeep or truck...we chose to walk.  It was a beautiful hike...on our left was desert(y) vegetation  and on the right the blue sparkling ocean. The first mile  was a breeze until Noah became fussy and wanted to nurse  and then things became a little more difficult. Nontheless  we enjoyed the outdoors. Ka'ena Point is home to the  Hawaiian Monk Seals, unfortunately, we didn't get to  see any once we entered the park, which was at the VERY end of our hike. But, the view was BREATHTAKING! The  kids enjoyed playing in the water while the rest of us adults  sat among the piles and piles of coral along the beach.  Dallas saved the day and raced back to the trailblazer with  Noah in the carrier to save us from the hot sun. By the time he caught up with us in the tb we had half a mile to go and were so grateful to him for saving the day!! *Looking back (two and a half months later)...I wish we would  have taken more chances with our hiking adventures around the island especially, now that our time on the island is  drawing to a close.  Sadie and Breanna

Noah at 4 months

Here are some silly pictures taken with Sariah and Ammon at Noah's four month mark, they always like being included so this was a great time to take their picture as well.

Noah at four months:
He is growing like crazy! weighing 16lbs.
Had his four month shots
Discovered his hands and feet
Loves to laugh
Rolls over
Wears 6 month clothes
Starting to teeth
Has gone partially bald
Smells like "granny smith apples" according to Sadie
Growing out of his size 2 diapers

Grandpa & Grandma Gilmore

Here are a few pictures taken from our trip back to the mainland to visit with Grandpa and Grandma Gilmore in Prescott Valley, AZ during the month of August. The girls did not accompany us on this trip, they stayed with the Wood family for five days...bless their hearts, so we could undertake this trip. As ALWAYS it was a pleasant much needed trip for the four of us!

Baby Anayah and Baby Noah were able to meet and exchange a couple of silly glances...Anayah cried  as Noah tried to pull her hair and Noah simply wanted to carry on a full blown conversation, but Anayah was not having it! Needless to say they both were simply ADORABLE! Of course Anayah is gorgeous...she wore some of the cutest outfits and always had her hair adorned with pretty hair pieces. I think of one of my favorite moments was watching Wyatt and Alma interact with their daughter...priceless.

Another favorite was watching Grandpa & Grandma interact with the babies...always priceless to see their faces light up! They sure enjoyed visiting with Ammon, Dallas and I. We enjoyed their company as well and were grateful to help where we could. It was nice to be able to visit with the Tano's and venture off on some cool double dates, which are hard to come by these days with five little ones running around.

Here is Noah trying to carry on a conversation with Anayah. He talked and talked while she sat their looking gorgeous. Seeing Anayah's hair reminded me of our Sariah who was also born with a head full of hair!

Noah, "Why is she crying?"

Miss S.O.S!!
 Love this little lady! She was such a sweetheart and loved being around the babies! She even sat with me in her bedroom, which is where we stayed, and played while I talked to her. 

Sadie's 11th Birthday

We celebrated Sadie's 11th Birthday at Ko Olina Beach with a few of her friends followed by pizza at home!

Dearest Sadie,
You are growing up way too fast! Please slow down so we can enjoy your sweet spirit even more! I know it is hard being the oldest, but you do such a wonderful job being who you are and we love you for it! You came into our world weighing only 4lbs and yet you have brought so much joy into our lives! I love you!
Mom

Kinlacheeny's Visit Oahu

My parents were able to visit with us the last week of June, it was a wonderful visit and we were able to take them to a few places on the island. The first being Makapu'u Lighthouse, which had breathtaking views of the east side of Oahu, Matsumoto's Shaved Ice, which is the BEST shaved ice on the island, the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet and Bellows Beach near Kaneohe. I am so grateful my parents and two siblings Spencer and Melissa were able to come visit with us, it means so much to us being so far away.
It has been a wonderful experience living here in Ohau, but paradise comes at a price and unfortunately for us that is our extended famliy. They spend a small fortune to come and visit with us and we are forever grateful!

Noah's Baby Blessing

Noah Red Eagle Gilmore was blessed July 1st during our Wahiawa 2nd Ward Sacrament Meeting, it was such a blessing to witness! We are so grateful my parents and two siblings could be in attendance during this special time. Dallas gave a heartfelt blessing to Noah. Words cannot express the joy one feels! I am so grateful my Heavenly Father has blessed me with another sweet spirit, it is truly a blessing!

1st Day of School-2012

School began on the island of Oahu July 30th... which was such a bummer! It felt like school had just ended and before you know it it was time to start back up! I wasn't ready to be back in the swing of things with a new baby and all, to be honest I felt completely overwhelmed with five children wanting me to care for their needs. It's been tough but I wouldn't change one thing!
The morning of July 30th was a bittersweet morning. I was so sorry to see Sadie leave for Wheeler Middle School on her bus that stops right behind our house. She is growing up too fast and I just wanna slow things down a bit! Along with her leaving I had my usual jitters in leaving the other two (Sophie and Sariah) at Hale Kula Elementary School...time sure does fly by!
They on the other hand had different feelings about school starting once more. Sophie was excited and ready to begin her new adventure as a 4th grader, Sariah felt the same and was eager to begin her 1st grade year in hopes of making more friends and Sadie was a little apprehensive about starting Middle School with the "big kids" as a 6th grader.
Here is to another year of HOMEWORK and EARLY MORNINGS! Gotta love it!

Baby Noah at 3 Months

3 month milestones
- Noah has discovered his hands and loves to squeeze them together
- Plays with his tongue
- Always happy
- Very alert
- Babbles to whoever is holding him
- Solid as a rock!
- Sleeps in his crib for 4 to 5 hours!!!

Baby Noah Meets The Bunch

The children had the chance to meet Baby Noah the morning of his birth! They were anxious for this moment to come and anticiapted holding Baby Noah...as you can see Ammon is all smiles! Sariah, Sophie and Sadie gently hold Noah in their arms, they are such helpful big sisters.

I look a "little" worn out here! LOL! But, that is to be expected. Dallas and I spent the first few nights and days walking around like zombies! As you can see Noah is soaking it all in! It was a tough first week and it continues to be as we both TRY and care for our FIVE children.

Oh Baby!

This is me, pregnant and ready to burst! While I am thrilled for Baby #5 to join our family I am in complete discomfort....bursting out of my maternity clothes and experiencing too many sleepless nights. I know these discomforts will pass and I look forward to that moment in time! So, family and friends here are the ONLY two pictures I probably will EVER post of me and my baby bump! ENJOY.

Laie, HI Temple 2012

Don't get me wrong...I am SO HAPPY for my baby and his health!!! Just wish I would go into labor already!! Two more weeks till "D Day"...cross your fingers that this baby comes in time and doesn't come a week late like Sophie or on my birthday June 4th because my due date just so happens to be June 3rd.

Sophie's Month

March basically was the month of Sophie!  Her class was asked to invent a simple machine, with the help of Dad she was able to pull this off, she invented the new and improved hair tie organizer that spins!! Sophie was chosen as one of the finalist for her class, two were chosen from each third grade class and then asked to present in front of their peers who were also finalist. From the presentation she recieved 2nd place out of all the third graders for her simple machine invention. Way to go Sophie!

We also celebrated Sohpie's 9th Birthday on the 24th of March! I think she had a blast and according to Sophie, "I got EVERYTHING on my birthday wish list!" Thank Heavens! JK She got one gift from us and a birthday party for a couple of her closest and dearest friends. They enjoyed watching the new movie "Meet The Muppets" while eating treats,  pizza,  cupcakes and playing Just Dance 3 on the Wii!

The years are really flying by and I find myself wishing they would SLOW DOWN!! Sophie is growing up SO FAST! She is very intecllectual and absorbs so much information...especially when you think she is not paying attention! This year she has discovered her LOVE for reading and I am so grateful for that. She has also discovered OUTERSPACE! Really, her goal is to become an astronaut or at least work for NASA someday... the planets in our solar system facinate her and if you have a question or want to learn something new, just ask Sophie and she will tell you. Sophie is also VERY athletic, she gets many compliments from her PE Teacher and as a result is used to demonstrate techniques in front of her entire class!

Sophie,
We LOVE you!! And are blessed to have you in our family! Daddy and I still talk about your birth and how you are our BIGGEST BABY yet...9lbs!! You were a week overdue and so we waited anxiously for you to make your entrance into our family! Thank you for your tender spirit!
Mom