catch up time

I have been crazy busy lately and so therefore I have not blogged in a while. So this entry is to give my loyal blog fans the update on la familia Hill.


This last week Grandma and Grandpa Chickens (a.k.a. Dave and Dana - Scott parents) and Uncle Brett came to stay with us. They went into the MTC this morning. They will be in Provo for a little less than a week and then fly to Germany for a quick mission president conference. Brett will go to EFY while they are doing all of that and then fly into Germany on Sunday (week from tomorrow) to meet them. From there they will go to Slovenia. Adam loved snuggling with Uncle Brett while they were here.



We decided Gracie makes to cutest fairy around and she loved her new set of wings (they aren't really new - they were Lily's)
The biggest news as of late is that Lily has mastered riding her bike with no training wheels and sadly enough I missed it because of rehearsals!!! Scott said it was pretty painless and she had it down within a few minutes. She loves to ride and is so proud of herself.
Today I met up with my Boren cousins and their kids and we all went to the zoo. It was so much fun to see them and their kids are so cute. Here are a bunch of them piling into a boat that was at the zoo. It was such a blast and I was reminded why I loved playing with them all growing up! Our show opened last night and it was a success. I think it went really well - it was so much fun. Here we are singing "Ed Sullivan"

Thanks Sasha for the great pictures!

down to the wire

So, today is Tuesday and our show, "Bye Bye Birdie" opens on Friday! It is getting so close and to be honest I am starting to get a bit nervous - it has been a long time since I have performed like this (acting - not just singing at funerals, etc) in front of large audiences. I am really excited!

If you are in the Salt Lake Valley during the following dates, I would strongly encourage you to come see it. It has been really fun and there are some really talented people in the show - plus it is only $5 and it is outside. This is a picture of our four leads that was in the paper on Sunday...

Dates of show: June 20, 21, 23, 25, 26

Location: Salt Lake Community College, Redwood Campus - Alder Amphitheater (approx. 4700 S. and Redwood Rd)

how do i measure up?

The other day I was tidying up Gracie's room and just outside her door is our growth banner. Since they were all there (of course they were - they seem to always be within 5 feet of me) I thought it would be fun to see how much they have grown since March. So I had each one stand against the wall and I cheered for each when we saw how much they had grown. Gracie thought this was really fun! For the rest of the afternoon I would occasionally find her standing against the growth banner clapping and cheering for herself. She is just so delightful and she makes me laugh all day with her funny faces, silly jabbering, and fun personality.

Just in case you are wondering what the "X" on the floor is...that is the naughty spot...uh oh!

there's something about a sleeping baby...

that just makes a person want to take a picture. Every night before I go to bed I check on all the kids. This is my favorite part of the day. They always look so sweet and cozy and it reminds me just how much I adore them. Here are a couple favorite pictures I have taken lately of Gracie - she makes me laugh, even when she is sleeping.

el numero siete

A snapshot someone took of us at our reception

Two years ago in Hawaii, celebrating our 5th anniversary.

A funny thing happened to Scott and me Saturday evening. We were out getting a couple things done before Sunday and all of the sudden it dawned on me what was happening on Sunday. I turned to Scott and said to him, "Tomorrow is a special day...." He was thinking to himself, 'Cinco de Mayo has passed, we already had her birthday...' and then he asked me what the date was. Saturday was May 31st, which meant that the next day was our anniversary. We have both been so busy and preoccupied with with other things that we completely forgot. It did make it easy in a way because we knew that neither of us would be getting something for the other person.

It has been seven years and I have to tell that honestly I am pretty excited for the next seven. I always feel so blessed that I was able to find Scott and be smart enough to fall in love with him. I know that we say that the Lord loves all him children equally, but I sometimes think I have a pretty good argument for why he loves me a little more - He let me be married to Scott. Happy Anniversary Scottith...I think you are just the BEST!!!!!!!!

everyday

Here is what Adam and Lily would do all day everyday if I let them. Unfortuately I can't sit out on the front steps all day to watch them...

Grace would spend all day in the back yard and more specifically the sandbox if she could....

This is what I do all day...although I definately wouldn't choose to if I had a choice.

"i like my dad," says grace

fun with grandma chickens

Scott's mom was here this weekend for his cousin's wedding. The wedding was Friday during the day. He had to work so I went alone and had such a nice time seeing all his aunts and uncles (and his mom, of course). I really like his extended family so it turned out to be a fun day and the wedding was very lovely. The kids had such a blast seeing their grandma and even by the time she left Gracie started to warm up to her. We had such a nice time.

mama called the doctor & the doctor said.....

Actually mama took Adam to the doctor and the doctor said, "oh, that's not ring worm - it is just exema!" So that is good news. I just need to make sure his skins stays hydrated in this dry climate. As for the terrible rash on his bumb; well wouldn't you know it is just a really terrible diaper rash. Probably because he poops so dang much.

Ok, so now to report on the potty progress. Well there is actually progress being made. He is slowly figuring this thing out. I am just so happy that it is finally sinking in. Any day now I will be making the big announcement that he is in BIG BOY UNDIES!!!!!

the ladies man....

I know I just blogged about Adam, but the funniest thing happened just a little while ago.

I was cleaning up after breakfast when I all of the sudden hear screaming and fighting in the basement. Adam had taken Lily's marble (or "narble" as she calls it) and she wanted it back. I called them both upstairs and began to explain to them that neither of them would get the marble. Lily wouldn't get it because she was screaming at Adam and Adam wouldn't get it because he unkindly took something from someone else. Lily asked if she would ever get the marble and I told her that after they show me that they can play nicely then I would give her the marble back. Of course Adam also wanted to know when he could have it. As I was explaining all of this he was slowly coming closer and closer to my face (I sitting down with them). Then he would cuddle him little cheeks up to mine. He was totally trying to get out of trouble by snuggling up to me and it almost worked! This little guy knows me well and he knows just how much I adore him and how much I adore his hugs and cuddles. What a stinker! He is very cute though, and I wouldn't trade him for anything (even though it seems like I make a weekly trip to the doctor for all the weird things he seems to contract - this week it is ring worm....gross; by the way it isn't really a worm at all).

In the end....I was strong and overcame the tempation of those huge brown eyes and his sweet kisses on my cheeks. I kept the marble and they are playing much nicer now. I am VICTORIOUS!!!!!

shaving already?

Yesterday while Scott was shaving Adam came into the bathroom. In true Scott-style teasing he thought it would be funny to smear shaving cream all over Adam's face. Adam didn't like it all. When Scott started "shaving" him (using the back side of the razor) Adam started warming up to the idea. I thought it was pretty cute.

i love this little girl

Could Grace be any cuter? I think not....

i am a mom

It took several takes to finally get a decent shot......

Happy Mother's Day to me! I love being a mom. It is hard and I get so frustrated sometimes, but overall, I wouldn't choose to be anywhere else in the world than with my three little darlings!

I had a delightful day. The weather was perfect today and the kids have been so cute. They wish me a Happy Mother's Day almost hourly. Other than feeling a bit under the weather (and getting no sleep because of it) and presenting my worst Gospel Doctrine lesson yet, it has actually been a really nice day. Scott got me a beautiful bouquet of flowers and he made waffles this morning as per Lily's request. What a fun day for me.

Also, I want to tell my mom that I think she is the BEST mother ever and I love her so much (she is on a cruise right now and probably won't ever read this...). And to my mother-in-law - I couldn't have been more blessed than I am to have you as my other mom. Thank you both for being such great examples of mothers. I love you!!!

fun in the sun - finally!

On a warm day last week I pulled the sprinkler out and the new bathing suits and the kids ran around the yard. It was so nice to be outside.

whoa - look at the herd of women!

Yesterday and today I have been attending BYU Women's Conference (I am going a little later today). I have never seen so many women in one place in all my life. I was feeling a little overwhelmed and started to long for some men. Besides that, I had a great day yesterday. This is the first time I have attended and I have been really pleasantly surprised. Plus I have been able to visit with some new people and make a few friends. And the bonus, I have had a two day break from the my job. Yesterday a sweet friend on mine took the kids all morning and part of the afternoon (thanks Stephanie!) and today Scott has taken the day off work. What fun! I am going again next year, for sure... if you want to join then you are more than welcome.