Visit From Grandpa & Grandma K

After a nonstop twenty hour drive from Arizona to Kentucky my parents and three siblings arrived early morning Sunday "bright eyed and bushy tailed!" We were all very excited to have them in our home! It's been two and a half months since we've seen them so, as always it was wonderful! It was tricky getting seven adults and four children ready for church that morning, especially since our home has one bathroom, but surprisingly enough we did it and made it to church on time!
Much rest was needed after church and that is exactly what happened! For dinner Dallas grilled up hamburgers, steak, and salmon while I prepared tortillas, rice, and watermelon. After dinner we enjoyed roasting marshmallows and catching fireflies with the kids! My siblings were impressed with the fireflies. My heart was full of joy watching them run up and down the hill catching the fireflies with my children.


Sadie relaxing Sunday evening.

Sadie's Herdez Salsa jar filled with fireflies aglow!

This has to be one of my all-time favorite pictures! This is my Dad with his dirty socks holding Ammon!

My Dad with Ammon, they never left each other's side!

Sadie, Auntie LaLa and Dallas roasting marshmallows. Dallas shared Grandma Lorene's story of roasting the perfect marshmallow, that is completely burning the marshmallow so all the sugar is absorbed.


On Monday, after Dallas' wonderful breakfast we all got ready and headed for the Louisville Zoo. We all enjoyed the trip to the zoo!

The Gilmore girls anticipating their Zoo experience.

My Dad with Ammon, both are wearing their caps.

Sadie sucking on her birthday loot!

Grandma K. with Sophie and Sariah.

The girls catch a ride on the bronze elephant!

Sadie feeding the giraffe some leaves with the help of Grandma K.'s contribution. Do you see Auntie LaLa in the background?

Fearless Sariah feeding the giraffe.

Sophie feeding the giraffe.

The girls hitching a ride on an ol' Safarri VW van.

In the gorillas nest.

Sophie almost measures up!

Sariah still has a way to go!

Sariah's love for animals amazes me! She was totally enraptured with the gorilla.

Grandma K. paid for the nector to feed the lorikeets, here is Sariah.

Sadie with the lorikeet perched on her arm.

This lorikeet was perched on Dallas' back for several minutes pecking at the back of his cap!

Sadie and Sariah at the water park inside the zoo!

Sariah soaking up the water and sun!

The Kinlacheeny and Gilmore Family

The Ladies

Sadie & Sophie on the carrousel.

Sariah on her butterfly.

CHURCHHILL DOWNS

We took my parents to the home of the Kentucky Derby, Churchhill Downs.

The Kinlacheeny Family livng it up in good ol' Kentucky!

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 8th Birthday Party

Sadie's official Birthday is tomorrow, but because of 4th of July festivities, Dallas and I thought it would be better to have her party today. Much work was put into her party, but as all parents know...it was so worth it in the end! We love you Sadie

Dallas' hard work displayed, the photo doesn't quite capture the full effect, the streamers resemble the American Flag. The girls and I made the poster.

Sadie's Birthday guests enjoyed a game of musical water balloons.

Sadie munching on her slice of watermelon.

The party bunch!

Silly faces anyone?

Popscicle time.

Sadie attempting to break her massive pinata that I constrructed! LOL Dallas finally had to beat the pinata for it to open up!

Going for the loot!

Firecracker cupcakes were a hit!


Birthday wishes!

Eating the goods once again!

Sadie received some very generous gifts from her friends.

Falling Asleep At The Kitchen Table

Sariah had an eventful day outside. Unfortunately, only a couple bites of spaghetti were eaten before she was completely out! She slept in this position for an hour and a half!