Happy Halloween

I know that it's 2 weeks past Halloween, but I have a lot of catching up to do. This Halloween was fun because Sariah was old enough to go trick or treating and understand what was going on. Elijah chose to be a skeleton this year and Sariah was a pumpkin fairy. We did our usual family tradition which was to fight the traffic to Mililani Mauka and hang out at Ant Lota's house till it was time to get some candy. The traffic was actually pretty good this year. I was surprised to see a lot of empty house though, Mauka must be catching on. Anyways, Eli and Sariah got more than enough candy, which means more candy for mom, yay! Sariah started getting pooped out at the end and wanted us to push her in the stroller to the doors. No way, if she wants candy, then she has to walk her little butt to the door and earn it. It was lots of fun!!!

GOOOO UNKNOWNS !!!!!!

Is that A-rod? No, it's Elijah. This is the first season that Elijah is playing baseball. Go Unknowns! Seriously, that's their team name. He is so lucky to be on the team he's on. These little boys are awesome. Most of this team started baseball together years ago and have grown up together. When I watch them play, I can see that they trust each other, they know exactly who to throw to, and they can read what their teammate is going to do. Our Elijah is so blessed to be able to practice and learn from this great team. He is also lucky to have such patient coaches who are willing to take the time to teach him and help him grow into a better baseball player. So far, this season, their record is 11-0. The Unknowns are the one to beat!

Potty Success

Sept. 7th is a historic day in little Sariah's life. She finally used the potty!! It was either the candy we used to bribe her or keeping her diaper off long enough that she had no other choice but to go in the potty. Whatever it was, YAY!! I heard that girls were faster than boys, but I'm in shock because Elijah didn't learn how until a few months before he turned three. I had to take a few pics of her sitting on the potty.

Ok, I know it has been forever and a day since I made a post, so yay, I finally made one. This is a trip we made to Chinaman's Hat last month. It was the first time Sariah actually camped over night. It was pretty fun, except for the unbearable heat we felt the next day. Uncle Charlie was nice enough to clean out the tent the next morning, but he found an unexpected visitor. Under one of the boys sleeping bags was about a 10 inch centipede. Of course being the scardy cat that I am, I screamed when I saw it. I hate anything creepy and crawly!! Well anyways, thank you Aunt Marge for inviting us and taking care of us. The kids and I had fun!

Chinaman's Hat

Happy 2nd Birthday Sariah

Sept 4 2006

If memory serves me correct, it all started in the late summer of 2008, September 3rd to be exact (yes part of Sept is still considered summer). At the start of the day our family was three but by the next day there would be four. The day started out like any other Sunday: wake up, eat breakfast, get dressed, go to church, come home, eat lunch..... well you get the idea. By late afternoon a change would come that would make the day more memorable than any other Sunday, except for that one Sunday.... but anyway. A new life was ready to make it's entrance into the world. By now everyone should no were this story is going. I'll just summarize the next few hours. Ok I think it went something like this, "I think it's time." "Ok let's go." vrmmm vrmmm. "Ok we're here." "OWWWWWW I need some drugs!!!!!!" "Ok that's better." "Push, push, breathe, push." Ok she's out." "Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Banks here is your new baby girl." "Yay!" And so on Sept. 4 2006 (labor day, how ironic) we welcomed Sariah Cristiana Banks into the world and our lives. And since that day she has blessed our lives with such happiness and joy. I am forever grateful for the blessing of such wonderful and special kids (with one on the way) as well as wife who takes such great care of them both. This is what makes life worth living. No matter what the day brings, they are what keep me going. Please enjoy the pictures celebrating the first 2 years of Sariah's life.