"Honorable Mention"

This past week Sadie participated in the Fifth Grade Science Fair. Sadie along with four other students in her class participated in the Science Fair as SEMIFINALIST. Thursday evening we gathered at the school cafeteria to view all the Fifth Grade Science Projects. Sadie did a wonderful job in answering and explaining her experiment to the judges.

Sadie titled her Science Fair Project Apples & Apples. She conducted 5 experiments where she counted the seeds of five different types of apples, which came to a grand total of 25 apples (Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, Red Delicious & Golden Delicious). Here is a breakdown of what her Science Fair board consisted of:

Hypothesis

The hypothesis of my experiment is that Granny Smith Apples will have more seeds because my mother buys Granny Smith Apples and there always seems to be at least 8 seeds in each apple.

Question

What is the effect of different types of apples on the number of seeds?

Materials

1       8-inch knife

1       Foot long cutting board

25       Sandwich Bags

1       Black Sharpie

5       Granny Smith apples

5       Gala apples

5       Fuji apples

5       Golden Delicious

5       Red Delicious 

Background Information

Types of Apples

Golden Delicious

Granny Smith

Gala

Red Delicious

Fuji

Apple Origins

Granny Smith

Granny Smith Apples are grown in areas of Australia, New Zealand, USA, South America, British Columba, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Gala

Gala Apples were first grown in New Zealand. The first Gala Apple was created from a Golden Delicious and a Kidd’s Orange Red planted in New Zealand in the 1930s by a man named J.H. Kidd an orchardist.  

Fuji

The Fuji apple was grown in the Tohoku Research Station in Fujisaki, Amori, Japan in the late 1930s. It started to sell in 1962. The Fuji apple is a cross between the Red Delicious Apple and the Ralls Genet Apple.

Golden Delicious

The Golden Delicious Apple was a chance seedling. It was created from two apples named Grimes Golden and Golden Reinette in Clay County, West Virginia.      

Red Delicious

This apple is a copy of Apple Cultigen. It was grown in Madison County, Iowa, Untied States in 1880.

Results

       On average an 8oz Golden Delicious apple had more seeds than a Fuji, Granny Smith, Red Delicious of same weight and size.

       Over the 5 experiments Golden Delicious had an average of 9 seeds per apple. Red Delicious had an average of 8 seeds per apple. Granny Smith had an average of 7 seeds. Fuji and Gala both had an average of 6 seeds.

Conclusion

     My results for each trail were different. Some apples were more consistent with the number of seeds in them, which caused me to take the average number of seeds over the five trails.

         I think there is a possibility that the different climates and regions each apple was farmed on could have caused a change in the number of seeds.

         I had one problem; I grabbed a Pacific Rose Apple instead of a Gala Apple for my 5^th trail. To correct this problem in the future I will double-check the apple stickers to make sure it is the right apple.

         If I did the experiment again I would add more types of apples instead of just five.

         In the beginning I thought that Granny Smith Apples would have the most seeds because my mom buys them all the time but Golden Delicious had more seeds than Granny Smith.

         The results of my experiment made me wonder if the weight and size of the apples would affect the number of seeds in them? And, if I did use different weights and sizes, would Golden Delicious apples on average still have more seeds than the others?

At the end of the Science Fair the judges tallied up the points...Sadie was awarded HONORABLE MENTION!! We are VERY PROUD of Sadie! She worked extremely hard, but in the end it all turned out for the better!

Growing Pains

On Saturday, December 3, 2011 our Ward Activity Day Girls attended the Hawaii, Laie Temple Visitors Center. Since Sadie and Sophie are now in Activity Days and I am the Primary President, we loaded up our family vehicle and made it a family outing. We had a wonderful visit. The girls toured the Visitors Center and watched movies about Eternal Families and the Story of Jesus Christ's Birth. The Spirit was overwhelming and I ended just about every movie teary eyed.

The movie about Eternal Families touched my heart...I had seen this movie before, back in May when I miscarried, I was teary eyed then as well, but this time for a different reason. The reason being at the end of the movie the oldest daughter of the family is at the temple with her newly sealed spouse and as you can imagine I thought of SADIE. 

 Dallas and I married in the Mesa, Arizona Temple when I was nineteen, which meant if Sadie were to possibly do the same she too would be married at the age of nineteen. Dallas swears none of our girls will be married at that age, but I know better...it can happen, especially if they meet a wonderful young man such as their Father.

 Back to Sadie...my thoughts reflected to Sadie who is ten, which could quite possibly mean I have about nine more years with her. I don't want to have nine more years with her, but that is the reality of things. I know she will ALWAYS be my daughter, but my time for TEACHING HER all that she needs to know are limited. I want my girls to be the best: I want them to have their OWN TESTIMONIES of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, I want them to have Temple Marriages and ETERNAL FAMILIES, I want them to choose a WORTHY SPOUSE and I want them to WANT children. I know they are capable.

My thoughts then turned to my Heavenly Father and the WONDERFUL GIFTS He has entrusted Dallas and I with...our children. I realize even more so, that Dallas and I have a limited amount of time with each of our children and with that time we need to ENJOY their presence...even if they are fighting and crying because that time only last for so long. I love being a Mother. I have been blessed with six wonderful spirits and I hope that through my example they are able to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the best of their ability.

Laie Temple Re-Dedication

Sadie & I at the Mililani Stake Building in Mililani, HI

Today, Sadie and I had the opportunity in attending the Laie Temple Re-Dedication. To sum it up in two words it was both Heavenly and Wonderful! Many faithful Latter-day Saints were in attendance for this spiritual event and I am sure many walked away with different feelings from their spiritual experience. I know I did. I would like to share some of my thoughts with you now. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is simple. Simple in every degree. 
What stood out the most was this quote given by our Prophet Thomas S. Monson, "You will not remember everything that is said this day, but I hope you remember the feelings you felt." It is so true. I cannot remember every word, but I can remember the expression on my daughter's face and the feelings I felt.
I felt a sense of peace, joy, love and excitement...all of these emotions combined into one, if you can imagine! I had extreme peace in knowing my Dallas, three daughters and one son were sealed to me for all time and eternity IF I strive to live according to the covenants I made in the Temple. I felt joy in knowing Families Can Be Together Forever! I felt a deeper sense of  love for my Savior Jesus Christ & Heavenly Father for providing such Temples here on the earth. I felt excitement in knowing that someday soon I would again walk into the House of the Lord with my Dear Love Dallas!
I am  especially grateful that I was able to share in this experience with Sadie. To see her beaming smile is joy felt beyond measure! I love you Sadie! MOM

Student of the Month

Sadie was chosen for Student of the Month; for the month of May! Dallas and I could not be any more proud for her achievement! We arrived early for her assembly and were there when they called her name on stage! Sadie was happy and nervous and could not smile very much for the camera, but that is ok. In preparation for this day she carefully picked out her outfit and accessories so that she would look "extra special."
We are so grateful for the hard work Sadie does at school and at home. She is such a wonderful big sister for her younger siblings!

Sadie received two certificates (one from the school and one from Papa Johns), a Papa Johns gift certificate, bumper sticker, and a pencil! Sadie asked if Dallas could wear the green apple, which read " Proud Parent of a Student of the Month"... Dallas wore it very proudly.

Back in February, each class at Hale Kula Elementary was asked to draw a poster that demonstrated "No Bullying." Sadie's poster was picked and she received 2nd place! When I talked to the school counselor, he explained to me that Sadie's poster was chosen because it had such vibrant colors and displayed the theme very well. Sadie explained to me that the girl in the poster is non other than Sophie. How cute is that?! Sadie's poster now PROUDLY hangs in the third grade hallway! Way to go Sadie! You amaze us everyday!

Big Changes-Reposted

Sorry. Blogging world I've been feeling not myself. All I have to type on my blessed blog is that my children are all on medication (flu and strep throat medication) and I am glad they are finally going to be heading on the road to recovery! As for myself, I am not on medication, but I am slowly getting through this flu.
Dallas was able to get all the additional schools he requested. We've decided to forgo all the schools, but one ARC (I think that is the right acronym). This school will carry us into December after which we will leave this blessed place and return home for Christmas! We are all way excited to spend time with family and head to Hawaii! Although Hawaii is just the beginning...we are just so ready to be settled.
On a special note Sadie lost another tooth! She received a visit from the Tooth Fairy and was covered in pixie dust! Sadie wrote a special note to the Tooth Fairy in which she asked "When is your birthday?" The Tooth Fairy replied, "December 2nd"??? Oh yeah, she received a whopping five dollar bill! How is that for Tooth Fairy money?




I had to post a new picture of Sadie and her missing tooth, the other picture was just too sad! She had the flu at the time and didn't feel well.

Sadie's Summer Birthday Celebration

Sadie's 3rd Grade class celebrated summer Birthday's last Friday and Sariah, Ammon and I were invited. We had a wonderful time visiting with Sadie and her class. This was the highlight of Sadie's week at school!


Sadie and Sariah enjoying their goodies!

The entire class, including Sariah and I, sang "Happy Birthday Cha, Cha, Cha" to Sadie and her two classmates, it was precious! We also played a Science Quiz Game that literally jump started my brain!

I captured this look of pure delight on Sadie's face...I love it!

This in a reenactment of the previous picture! She was so excited!

Ammon and Sariah playing in the back of the classroom. They behaved so well, I was extremely proud of them both!

The Smell of Fall

Sadie had this wonderful idea of gathering up as many leaves as possible, her goal was to recreate a giant pile of leaves similar to what we had back when we lived in Wymount (BYU Student Housing). So...Sadie gave everyone a job. The children were all assigned to pick leaves and place them in the pile while she raked as many leaves as she could. My job was to hold Ammon and take pictures for the blog.



This old wagon became very useful when gathering leaves for the soon to be "ginormous" pile.

Sadie made sure I was taking pictures for the blog!

Ammon being cute and cuddly.

Sophie smiling for the camera!

Melanie Whitehead, Sariah's best friend who is also three years old.

Sariah saying, "cheese" for the camera!

The hardworking gang! The Gilmore and Whitehead children.

Sadie recruited Dallas in raking up the leaves, he loves this sort of stuff.

Dallas handed out grocery bags to each of the children, they were to fill the bags!

Sophie and Sariah laying in the leaves.

Sadie enjoying the pile of leaves!

This was the last evening we spent with the Whitehead children, who we grew to love and enjoy! They became our friends when we didn't have any and vice versa! We sure miss their sweet spirits.

A Very Special Day

The day began with Sadie's request of Chocolate Chip Pancakes, one of Dallas' many breakfast wonders!

With sponge rollers in her hair Sadie opened her special gift from Mom and Dad, which were a new set of scriptures!

Opening her gift from Grandpa and Grandma Gilmore.

Sadie holding up her new Baptism dress from Grandpa and Grandma Gilmore.

Dallas is busy decorating the sheet cake with blueberries and strawberries made to resemble the U.S.A. Flag. What an awesome husband! He just added cake decorating to his list of many wonderful talents!

The Gilmore Family at the Brandenburg, KY Chapel.

Dallas and Sadie in their Sunday best before the baptism.

A close up of Sadie and Dallas. They both look so nice.

Sweet Sadie is growing into a beautiful young lady! It seems like only yesterday I held her in my arms!

The Gilmore Girls

The Gilmore Children in their Sunday best! We hope the Grandparents adore this picture as much as we do!

Dallas and Sadie in their Baptism clothes. An amazing site to see Father and daughter dressed in white.

Dallas and Sadie.

I am so proud of my Sweet Sadie.

Dallas prepared and decorated two sheet cakes for the Baptism, here is a finished product before being sliced. So many complimented the yumminess of the cake!

Sadie with her friends Cali and Sierra Delp.

Dallas and I are so grateful...words cannot express the love and happiness we share for our daughter Sadie! Although grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins were not able to be present their spirits filled the room. I believe many more rejoiced in this sacred ordinance.
Eight years ago, this day, Dallas and I were entrusted with the care of Sadie. Sadie being born five weeks premature at 4lbs. fought for her very life. Only through the power of the Preisthood and Heavenly Father's tender mercies is she able to be the miracle that she is. I am beyond joy to have witnessed my child enter the waters of Baptism. It is my hope that I will be able to share many more sacred experiences with my Sweet Sadie.

Sadie's Code of Conduct

Sadie posted these rules two days ago. They are very strict. I think she posted them because two of her siblings (Sophie and

Sariah) have a tendency to climb up onto her top bunk. My sister and I had a good laugh, the other night, as we read the rules!

I thought Dallas might enjoy reading them while he is away at training! This is what she wrote word for word:

Ruls on Sadie's bed.

1. don't breth on me
2. don't sleep close
3. don't pull covers
4. talk when I say
5. wake up when I say
6. be Quite
7. ask me if you can sleep in bed
8. when I tell you do it
9. I pick whow sleep where
10. I get the pelow
11. I have paper a pen and a book and tape
12. stop talking when I say
13. two pelows up here
14. don't tuch the feet
15. don't tuch the legs
16. don't tuch the holl body
17. Good night sleep tight
18. don't look on each other sides by ladier and wall
19. don't bring toys to sleep with only soft and comfy people

What a wonderful big sister Sadie is! I love her little code of conduct!
Love you Sadie,
Mom