tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23197618691047425402011-11-14T21:18:36.825-07:00Our way of keeping a family historyEmilynoreply@blogger.comBlogger1051100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-49568020500273420662011-01-27T09:55:00.001-07:002011-01-27T09:56:27.806-07:00

Jason's grandma was the most amazing woman and I will be forever grateful for the hand she had in raising the man I married! She is so loved and will never ever be forgotten! We love you Grandma!!! Families ARE Forever! Lucy Lida Mathias JohnsonBORN: May 2, 1912DIED: January 22, 2011LOCATION: Springville, UT Lucy Lida Mathias Johnson, age 98, died Saturday, January 22, 2011, at the home of her

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-62651176565101642782010-04-05T22:22:00.000-06:002010-04-05T22:22:08.831-06:00

This was a wonderful day filled with loving Jason and his MANY years! We also went to TGI Fridays and celebrated in a big way there! We all love Jason!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-24838676797369071372010-01-13T22:31:00.000-07:002010-01-13T22:31:17.712-07:00

On Dec 26th we had the annual Hill Family Christmas Party and a good time was had by all! Marnee decorated very cute with a blue snow theme.  We ate a potato bar and exchanged presents and enjoyed each others company.  Good Job Dan and Marnee! Next year is Aunt Elans turn to plan the party.  I am already looking forward to seeing what she will decide to do!! PS Yes I made those capes!! LOL!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-47729688530383434242010-01-13T22:19:00.000-07:002010-01-13T22:19:58.664-07:00

We do the ever popular jammies on christmas eve but our little twist is that we wrap all of each kids presents in a different wrapper under the tree and they find out on christmas eve whoes paper is who's buy picking one and unwrapping it. Ta Da we finally know whos paper belongs to who. Believe it or not Christmas came, Santa came and all was well in the Hill home!! I love Christmas so

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-73684408112526018972010-01-13T22:02:00.000-07:002010-01-13T22:02:03.078-07:00

We had a great time taking the kids down to Temple Square this year! It was darn cold but we used our secret weapon (Hot Hands in the pockets) and were just fine.  Good times!!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-74892173209543180732009-12-13T22:41:00.002-07:002009-12-13T22:47:05.537-07:00

Hello all you fellow helpful elves out there! Santa sent Gabby and Sarah a video letter and it was so cute!! You have to check it out!! http://portablenorthpole.tv/watch/7adf05282e1afd6793476dc371f1684b http://portablenorthpole.tv/watch/9a76114cff3024535f89d51ed2303658 Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-13865486993078216192009-12-02T21:46:00.007-07:002009-12-02T22:32:51.412-07:00

My baby sister and her family are the cutest ever!! I am so glad that she gave Jason and I a shot at taking their pictures! She is one of my best friends ever! Sisters by chance friends by choice! This one should be titled "Nicco in motion" He was so full of energy! I am smiling just thinking about that sweet little man! OW OW!! There is nothing like a mama comforting her little one! I love this

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-73528090871552520102009-11-17T07:00:00.005-07:002009-11-17T07:13:34.696-07:00

These muffin tins are super fun but took a lot more work than I realized when I started off on them. The first session of circle cutting was with my Sister Anne Marie and we had a ball together! I was cutting circles in my sleep by the time we had them all finished up!! LOL! Gabby's second attempt. Good thinking Gabs! Gabby and Sarah's first attempt. I think Sarah's little turkey is letting his

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-43393955884467676562009-11-09T22:40:00.003-07:002009-11-09T22:48:23.290-07:00

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-82718715151020094912009-11-09T22:32:00.003-07:002009-11-09T22:40:18.051-07:00

The Oquirrh Mountain Temple Dedication was held Aug 21 22 and 23rd with 3 sessions on each day. Jason was called to sing in the 3rd Session Friday at 3pm. It was a lot of hours practicing but well worth the spiritual experience we both enjoyed. How many times does this happen in ones life? Once. PS Jason took these pictures for the choir.

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-3893604459193388482009-11-06T11:05:00.006-07:002009-11-06T11:40:24.548-07:00

April (they actually hung around for extra pics too bad everyone else didnt) BrookelynApril (she chose this place and pose herself) SO CUTE!!Lindsay in the mouth of a snake just for fun Dan and Marnee All the grandkidsNo Sarah? Oh yeah! She was in her trailer. JK!!Sam Laurie Allen Marissa Jacinda and Makayla seated in the front Marnee Brookelyn Dan and AprilThis was fun! Elan Rowan Collin and

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-42378035865653089472009-09-18T09:51:00.003-06:002009-09-18T09:55:13.029-06:00

I am really starting to love the crafting! I made these scrabble tile pendants for our ward Super Saturday and have fallen in love! There is definitely a learning curve but I have finally worked out the bugs I think...I have a friend who used a photo of her little one and another had her children draw pictures and then shrunk them down to fit and then gave them to her kids teacher. So many

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-42970999423691771042009-09-01T07:01:00.003-06:002009-09-01T07:27:13.487-06:00

Aunt Marnee April Uncle Dan Grandma Hill and Grandpa Hill Our Sweet Sarah Ella turned 2 on June 8th! She is our dear little surprise and we all love her SO MUCH! I am convinced that she is spoiled with love and attention like nothing I have ever seen. Sarah's big sisters and brother absolutely dote on her and she knows it too. Sarah loves butterflies and the color blue very much right now. She

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-43904363812557459602009-08-31T14:43:00.009-06:002010-05-18T08:15:04.703-06:00

It is tradition (dont you know if you do something twice it suddenly becomes tradition LOL) to have a shaving cream fight after school on the last day of school to ring in the summer. Let me just say there is never more fun than can come from 5, buck a piece, shaving cream cans can buy but I will only allow it that one weekend because it is a mess to clean up and it does something very odd the

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-14465540282833486062009-08-31T14:08:00.005-06:002009-08-31T14:40:27.156-06:00

We went down to Springville the end of April to visit Jason's Aunt Loris and Uncle Darwin and to see Great Grandma Lucy for her 97th birthday. Can I just say I love Loris and Darwin so much! There are only a handful people in my life that are as welcoming and loving as the 2 of them. I have always felt very accepted by this sweet couple and we didn't get a single picture of them while we were

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-1470270286054153012009-08-31T13:35:00.002-06:002009-08-31T13:46:55.307-06:00

This is a handy dandy bow holder for my little girlies that I can hang on their wall. In looking for Super Saturday Crafts I have found a bunch of new stuff to try. I think making the decision what we want to make will be the hardest part. I knew I could use this either way. I love it if I do say so myself!!!Actually holding the bows! Yep! It really works!This is intended to be a stocking holder

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-5339456589935435832009-07-17T08:55:00.003-06:002009-07-17T09:02:31.533-06:00

Where is Waldo?Lower-Brenda standing- Lindsay Callie Katie Lexi Tasie Maisha Miranda Miranda Lindsay Katie Lexi MaishaAfter the funeral was over we drove Lexi and Lindsay up to camp above Kamas. It was neat to see it and say hello to everyone there. The girls seemed happy to finally be there with their friends.

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-80040782989361583852009-07-15T10:39:00.005-06:002009-07-17T08:37:50.181-06:00

My dad dedicated the grave site Ardis at the family prayer Kids at the viewingI debated whether I should post this or not but decided that considering this is my form of a family history it needs to be included. I love my Grandpa Bitner with all of my heart and him going was really difficult for me. My very most favorite memory to revisit of Grandpa is that every single time he would see me he

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-34438363522691257802009-07-15T10:34:00.003-06:002009-07-15T10:37:31.919-06:00

Blaine Barr Bitner 1916 ~ 2009 Blaine Barr Bitner, 93, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at home, in Salt Lake City. He will be remembered for his positive attitude, his great sense of humor, friendly demeanor and work ethic.Blaine was born to Milton Osguthorpe Bitner and Edith A. Olson Bitner on April 4, 1916, in Parleys Park, Utah. He was the oldest of six children. He attended

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-41350332462567072122009-07-09T22:23:00.008-06:002009-07-09T23:08:10.421-06:00

On June 25th My dear Grandpa Bitner died. (more to come in another post) Part of the viewing was going to be a table with the family photos of all of his children's families. (He had 10 children 9 living) Well, we haven't had a big family photo for years and years and had to get one done in a hurry. Luckily Jason took a bunch of classes in photography and we decided the quickest easiest way to do

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-78801296924219712522009-07-06T21:50:00.009-06:002009-07-06T22:36:08.132-06:00

CJ was so upset on this ride because he was just sure it wasn't locked down and so he stressed himself silly and pulled a few arm muscles trying to keep himself and his sister securely in the seats. Poor kid. (It really was locked actually) Sarah made us wait in line one more time to insure that she got the dragon. She wasn't sure if it was really what she wanted after all once the ride began.

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-65162892714601364792009-06-17T21:50:00.003-06:002009-06-17T22:24:56.645-06:00

Our family tradition for a few years now has been to have a shaving cream fight. It is only allowed the one day a year because it is a mess to clean up but they love it so we keep doing it. This year we ended up having 2 and I will post pics soon of the earlier fight with April and Brookelyn. This is our kids and the Egbert kids. They had a blast!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-42692610722919117342009-05-26T00:19:00.007-06:002009-05-26T00:38:32.359-06:00

This is the head shot (above) we sent out zoomed in a little closerOk so "the boy" as we call him has decided he would like to explore his options with talent agency's (he played Winthrup in The Music Man and loved it) and the advise we got was to take some simple head and body shots and send them out and see what happens. Here are some of the first...BTW I asked him to do his hair the way he

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-3355839131862946852009-05-25T23:40:00.007-06:002009-05-26T00:15:29.514-06:00

April 28 and 29th was Lindsays Spring Concert with the KJHS Dance Company. They did an awesome job! I was so impressed. These shots with the giant balloons are the finale and it was amazing! I wish the pictures could do it justice.div>This is a picture of the dance Lindsay choreographed herself. It was so good! She is one talented teen! That is Lindsay at the point of the triangle.The ball of

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-88989100346837734132009-05-25T23:22:00.003-06:002009-05-25T23:33:02.863-06:00

Lola's Brother Nicco SarahLola wore the dress her mama was blessed in. It is our family tradition that the blessing dresses are passed down from mother to her oldest daughter and we embroider the name and blessing date of each person on the slip.April 25 was my little niece Lola Marie's baby blessing! She is such a cutie and a favorite around here. Pretend phone calls to baby Lola are made all

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-81370124698849032682009-05-25T23:00:00.006-06:002009-07-20T07:26:14.876-06:00

Tut Tut It Looks Like Rain My little boy blueIs this the child launching merit badge?Jason serves with John Denver! JK! This is CJ with Taylor Matt (John Denver LOL!) and Spencer Actually Matt is the bomb! We both love him to death! He is one of those guys you automatically call when you need help. Brandon and Ryan The boys on adjacent mountainThe weekend of April 24th Jason took the deacons on

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-24961097776275882422009-05-12T21:23:00.008-06:002009-05-12T22:28:52.548-06:00

The Monday before Easter we had an egg coloring event. We get each kid a doz medium eggs every Easter and let them color to their hearts content. It is always a lot of fun! Then on Easter Sunday we always have egg gravy on toast for our breakfast using some of the colored Easter eggs. Good times!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-35602169386333965542009-05-12T20:44:00.006-06:002009-05-14T09:21:50.283-06:00

Collin Rowan Elan Duncan and Uncle DennyAlexis Lindsay Gabby Emily Christian Sarah Jason and Denny Allen Denny Makayla Jacinda Marissa and Laurie Gabby and Rowan Alexis and the backside of JacindaGabby and Christian in laundry hamper boatsSarahJason's Uncle Dennis (or Denny as we all like to call him) came to visit all the way from North Carolina which gave a all of us a great excuse to come

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-33398467152596870622009-05-12T20:25:00.004-06:002009-05-12T20:38:57.914-06:00

Christian is getting off on the right foot with his Boy Scouts by earning his Tenderfoot! We are very proud of him! Good Job CJ and Thank You to the dear Bro and Sis Sandberg!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-24408074166862388742009-05-12T20:01:00.000-06:002009-05-12T20:21:46.290-06:00

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-2303111001154994602009-04-16T12:46:00.003-06:002009-04-16T13:17:40.811-06:00

Hello My Friends Family and Soon to Be Friends! Please help cheer me on and visit my new personal blog logging the ups and downs of weight loss! Tell everyone to come and we can support each other togetheronepotata.blogspot.comThanks Everyone!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-3885629868982786982009-04-15T22:40:00.003-06:002009-04-15T22:45:04.939-06:00

Sebastian and Sophie Bear are Wanna Be Leprechauns! But they did make great St Patrick Day Decor anyway!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-89926837943671901602009-04-14T19:47:00.003-06:002009-04-15T22:24:51.408-06:00

My little Lindsay Karen is 14th! My how time flys! Her actual birthday fell on a Sunday so it is a good thing that we are trying the eating our favorite meal at home so that we could avoid breaking the Sabbath. She chose French dip sandwiches and an ice cream sandwich cake. Yummy! Jace and Brady stopped by to give Lindsay their best. (we have a lot of boy visitors these days LOL!) One of the

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-79169070608470054202009-04-14T16:43:00.010-06:002009-04-15T22:21:57.462-06:00

Sarah thinking, "so is it too soon to start planning my sweet 16 party Mommy?" On Feb 28th We threw a sweet 16 birthday party for Alexis and her friends at the church. The theme was neon/glow in the dark. We had black lights a disco ball and a spinning light ball helium filled balloons and rope lights. Also we passed out glow sticks galore. It was awesome if I do say so myself! Alexis spent

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-76496682446262846782009-03-04T19:22:00.002-07:002009-03-04T19:33:30.170-07:00

On Feb 28th in the morning Alexis Lindsay and I went to Cameo College to try out some girly stuff. Well I can say that I am educated some and mostly pleased. You will notice the look on Lindsay's face. She didn't like how short her bangs got cut but what can you expect for students still learning right? Also, I learned that if you are going for nails just do nails...hair just do hair etc.

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-84395429604595315652009-03-04T19:12:00.003-07:002009-03-04T19:22:03.505-07:00

Lindsay had her friend birthday party on Feb 27 at Hollywood Connection this year. She invited Krystal Payton Chloe and Mickel. They had a pizza dinner and then unlimited wristbands so they could chose to play mini golf rollerskating and all of the rides. Lindsay also had a 20 pt card for the arcades if she wanted to use it. We actually left them after dinner and presents so that they could

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-64545985887028294992009-03-04T18:49:00.003-07:002009-03-04T19:05:32.759-07:00

This year for our 17th anniversary we had a 12 hour vacation with each other and we both loved it! We started with shopping and dinner are Gardner village the night before and then got up and went to breakfast at Virg's because they remind us of our days in Tooele. Of course more shopping at the mall including finding a husband for my Sophie Bear. They got married! LOL! I wont bore you with

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-76853565000590840452009-02-18T14:37:00.004-07:002009-02-18T15:05:36.571-07:00

On Valentines Day Jason Christian and I were rear ended while waiting at a light on Bangerter and 5400 S. We all got whiplash and bruises from the seat belt. I sustained an injured rotater cuff and I hit my head pretty hard on our rear view mirror, but the boy took the bulk of the hit will TMJ trauma a bruised spleen and he also injured his hip along with a chipped tooth and the whiplash. (He hit

Emilynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-78444241005263065722009-02-13T14:27:00.001-07:002009-02-13T14:27:41.654-07:00

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-71483307865995575702009-02-13T13:35:00.003-07:002009-02-13T13:43:54.173-07:00

The morning after Lexi's birthday we got up as usual about 5:20 am to get Jason off to work and we both came into the living room while Jason packed his bag for the day and he said, "there is someone on the porch." I say, "WHAT!?!" so Jason goes to the stairs and looks through from the top of the stairs and a petite little hand waves at him. It was Maisha, Lexi's best friend decorating our front

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-1855609744594637412009-02-13T13:02:00.005-07:002009-02-18T15:27:06.819-07:00

Alexis picked a 30 min Cocoa Cake for her birthday dessert. SO GOOD!This year we are letting the birthday person pick their favorite meal to have at home. Alexis picked Sushi! It is her favorite food and Jason made some totally awesome sushi I might add. Especially considering it was his first time. Oh my heck it was tremendous! Great Job Lexi for picking it and Jason for making it! YUMMY!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-52142792661737487262009-02-13T12:45:00.002-07:002009-02-13T13:00:04.750-07:00

Ok well I am behind in my blogging still. SAWREE!! (As we say in the fam).You can refer to a blog I posted on Jan 12th but thought I would add the pics from the day. Happy Birthday Again Baby!Some of us had pink eye that day which is why Sarah looks half dressed and you wont see any visitors either. It was a nice quiet day for us.The kids decorated with balloons and crepe paper for their dad. I

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-21169516193513682152009-02-07T11:08:00.003-07:002009-02-07T11:16:35.697-07:00

Ok we have already established that Sarah likes to be in tight places but on Jan 10 this is where we found the little darlin'. Can I get the lid for you? I guess it stands to reason with odd parents it is likely the kids will be odd too. Oh well...Never a dull moment!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-31972609029018780412009-02-03T09:26:00.003-07:002009-02-03T09:37:51.794-07:00

Jan 1st-Happy New Year! We went to Dan and Marnees house to bring in the new year with lots of Fireworks from Dan. Thanks Dan and Marnee! Tried to go to the clinic 3 times and could never find a parking space.Jan 2-Date Night and more clinic time.Jan 3-Breakfast with Lindsay. We had Alex and Anne Marie and their families over for a weight loss planning meeting and more clinic time for Jason.Jan 4

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-17948425202377259252009-01-28T18:33:00.003-07:002009-01-28T18:49:00.223-07:00

Christian is the best big brother to Sarah and I was thinking to myself that everyone should have a big brother like CJ and then it dawned on me that we all really do have a big brother like our CJ. I thought how lucky that Sarah has CJ because through her relationship with CJ she will be able to learn of her relationship with her older brother Jesus Christ. She will know of His love for her

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-52492685936960039262009-01-22T21:49:00.008-07:002009-01-22T22:50:18.809-07:00

On Dec 26 at about 4am Jason's cousin Todd Allen Hill (41) Veteran was murdered while sleeping on a park bench at Riverside FL. His murderer was found and confessed to the killing saying that he "didn't like how he looked at me". I think that people sometimes forget that homeless people most times have families who love them and worry about them and pray for them and offer help all of the time.

Emilynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-34389141286227288102009-01-22T21:36:00.003-07:002009-01-22T21:48:54.843-07:00

This year for New Years Eve we went to a ward party thrown by the youth (it happened to be on ward night) and we had a total blast!! We have a great ward that we have really clicked with. There were puzzles and games and food everywhere. This is CJ and Jason working on a puzzle. This is CJ Jason Sarah Patrick (CJ's best friend) Gabby and Miranda (Gabby's best friend) This is Callie Maddie and

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-70861129797991237372009-01-19T21:46:00.007-07:002009-01-19T22:33:08.028-07:00

My poor hubby got cellulitis during the Christmas break and it was not fun for him at all. He had to endure hep locks for IV antibiotics 2 times a day for the first few days and 5200 mg of oral antibiotics plus shots in his hip of more antibiotics every time he visited the clinic that were very painful also. Their advise for the shot in the hiney was to walk it in but he had to also keep his

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-8402116960005879592009-01-19T21:12:00.005-07:002009-01-19T21:46:30.466-07:00

These are a few of our Christmas morning pics but they are a little out of order and because I am still trying to figure out how to work the pictures around the page I hope you will bear with me. The above picture is Lindsay and there ended up not being as many pictures of her because I got so sick that morning that less than half way through the opening I had to hand the camera to her and lay

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-16879116024327109982009-01-14T21:55:00.002-07:002009-01-14T22:14:09.307-07:00

For Christmas Eve we have many many traditions and we do our best to do them all. Jason had to work this year so it did put a pinch on some of them but we managed pretty well still. During the day we made our cookies for Santa which are usually rice crispy treats but due to the fact that when we went shopping for our food there were no rice crispies to be found we made smores in a pan instead

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-1312341607095295412009-01-13T13:18:00.003-07:002009-01-13T13:27:38.736-07:00

This year the Bitners decided to keep things simple and get together at a restaurant. We exchanged sweets and treats and our presents to each other. Nick and Anne Marie stayed home with Lola and Nicco because Little Lola was only 5 days old. We missed you guys! A good time was had by all.

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-9572855593049364832009-01-12T22:17:00.006-07:002009-01-12T22:49:50.021-07:00

Jason and I were in charge of this years Hill Family Christmas Party and we had a great time planning and bringing it together. I love what we do on Jason's side of the family by rotating taking charge of the Christmas Parties. It is neat to see and experience every ones different tastes! Every year is a great year! We did a Grinch theme with roast beast and who pudding (thanks Allen and Laurie

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-27524773923630374592009-01-12T22:11:00.003-07:002009-01-12T22:16:18.290-07:00

We call this a floating frame. We are in love with Vinyl!This is a glass block. It turned out really nice.

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-10154506448382004332009-01-12T21:49:00.005-07:002009-01-12T22:08:12.209-07:00

Introducing my newest niece Lola Marie! She was born Dec 15 2008 to my baby sister Anne Marie and her husband Nick and you can see that we are all taken by this little sweetheart. Lindsay and Sarah had to wait in the lobby for us because they were under the weather. Bummer. Alexis with permagrin and little LolaAlexis Gabby and Lola Christian Gabby and Lola

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-56752876613158879692009-01-12T21:39:00.003-07:002009-01-12T21:46:41.903-07:00

You can see on his face that something in the lower region just took a hit. Just doesn't look like the jolly ol' elf we have come to expect does he?Marnee and I wanted to take Brookelyn and Sarah to see Santa at South Towne Mall to reenact a super cute picture we got years before with April and Gabby but this time was not as successful. Brookelyn kicked poor Santa in the family jewels so hard

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-76664216501217643092009-01-12T12:20:00.002-07:002009-01-12T12:33:58.163-07:00

Today is My sweethearts birthday! I figure it is a wonderful opportunity to tell the world that I am in love with a wonderful man! Jason is a super husband and great father and and even better best friend. He is my partner and my better half and I thank my Heavenly Father every.single.day. that I have been blessed with Jason. He is handsome kind and gentle. Jason is willing to do whatever

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-28993107970530966562009-01-12T11:00:00.002-07:002009-01-12T11:13:50.549-07:00

Dec 1-FHE, We made advent calendars for Christmas. At my doc appt my blood pressure was down to 157/105 and he took me off of one of the meds already! Yes!Dec 2-I had my enrichment committee meeting to finalize our Christmas Party for the sisters of our ward. It is going to be great! Tonight is Movie and popcorn night for our Christmas activity countdownDec 3-We went to Family Fun Night at

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-86583678247325501622008-12-13T20:44:00.002-07:002008-12-13T21:08:50.418-07:00

Sarah makes this face every time we try to get her to visit with Santa. Luckily, being the last of 5 We didnt expect much more than this. On Dec 6Th we had our Ward Christmas party and had a great time! The kids loved seeing Santa and they had a room that everyone had signed up to bring and display their nativity sets and I have to say that was my favorite part. They also acted out the nativity.

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-60003742950544071042008-12-13T19:37:00.007-07:002008-12-13T20:40:42.040-07:00

I love how Gabby is looking up at the experience that seems to be SO much bigger than her! The wall of Fame at Moochies!On the 5th of Dec our family advent for the day was a trip to see the lights on Temple Square. It was good to see them through the kids eyes and thanks to handy hand warmers no one was cold at all. In fact some of the children actually got minor burns because they chose not to

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-60091029019692561242008-12-13T19:03:00.004-07:002008-12-13T19:36:31.570-07:00

Gabby and her craft at Westbrook Elementary's family fun night. CJ receiving his award for winning the reflections contest with his claymation movieCJ trying to make hopping look cool.CJ and his awardOn the 3rd of Dec we went to CJ and Gabby's schools "Family Fun Night". They offered a free hot dog dinner and crafts for the kids. Also that evening was the announcing of the reflection contest

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-70229799143561525122008-12-13T18:41:00.002-07:002008-12-13T19:02:57.380-07:00

Dec 1st we made candy advent calendars. We take duct tape and place assorted candies along it and then with a long strip of wrapping paper cover the tape and candy pressing down in between each candy. We are having a lot of fun looking forward to cutting off the new candy for the morning each morning.Sarah has day 1 on her face already!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-68594542179021842362008-12-12T14:43:00.005-07:002008-12-12T15:02:16.549-07:00

This April and Gabby hiding from the game they were playing with some of the cousins. Gabby April and Brookelyn Pouring over Black Friday ads and hoping for some good ones! Grandpa (Ed Hill) and his brother Uncle Tom Hill. Kids Table-Sam Gabby April Christian Alexis Marissa Lindsay Jacinda Makayla and Rowan Grown ups-Grandpa Elan Joe Duncan and CollinMore Grown ups= Marnee Dan Allen Laurie Emily

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-70715173754658661542008-12-12T14:40:00.002-07:002008-12-12T14:43:25.550-07:00

Here is another creation! This fits the 8x8 glass bathroom blocks. PS the white is just the backing. It actually isn't there when you peel it off.

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-32789319942919652232008-12-12T14:06:00.007-07:002008-12-12T14:39:22.530-07:00

On Nov 22 the kids decided to rake the fall leaves while Daddy put lights on the house and had a ball! It was fun for all of us to see Sarah experience them for the first time! 2 things to note one of the pictures of the hammock you should see CJ's head hanging out on the wrong side and Alexis took these pictures. She has a talent that should be explored and refined in my opinion. Life is

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-20156673667784235232008-12-12T13:41:00.005-07:002008-12-12T13:55:50.406-07:00

Hey there! Now I am less than a month behind! Yes! On Nov 19Th Christian was awarded his Webelos and more importantly his Arrow of Light which is the highest award you can earn in cub scouts. He actually earned it in Aug but the pack leaders wanted to wait until there were a couple more boys who had earned it because it is such a big special ceremony. They had a couple come and do the ceremony

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-73841430096155261172008-12-08T22:22:00.004-07:002008-12-08T22:30:43.913-07:00

Look what we made! Jason and I decided to buy a vinyl plotter cutter after we had such fun with the vinyl we used for my Super Saturday and this is a project that Jason wanted to make. We are having so much fun! Also is his for the horde decal and a tile that we made for Christians cub scout leaders the night he got his arrow of light. We are in love with the vinyl and making everything we can

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-89050982139147199472008-12-08T21:53:00.006-07:002008-12-08T22:11:27.694-07:00

OK I am really behind on my postings but like I said in one before better late than never...We had a great day this year with Halloween! Alexis and Lindsay didn't have school that day and Jason asked for the day off from work and we all got to go together to the elementary to see the ever popular COSTUME PARADE!! Later in the evening we had the Bitner monthly birthday party and a Halloween party

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-26951345652000407262008-12-02T14:01:00.004-07:002008-12-02T20:16:27.116-07:00

Nov 1-Lexi YW region volleyball game. They are still in after all. We had a good long visit with Nick Anne Marie and Nicco and Gabby went to Griffin Winward's birthday partyNov 2-Stake ConferenceNov 3-FHE game night-We played 5 crowns and Lindsay won by a long shot.Nov 4-Election Day. We had to arrive by 5:30AM and were home by 8:40PM It was an enjoyable experience and we would definitely do it

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-38207554166943817222008-11-29T19:59:00.004-07:002008-11-29T20:26:16.854-07:00

First let me say that I am a little behind on my posts. HEE HEE! I figure better late than never. Right? On Oct 18th Jason's company Energy Solutions paid for most of our tickets to go to the Frightmares at Lagoon and treated us to a hamburger and hot dog lunch. Almost all of the rides were open and it was refreshing to be there without the blazing heat for a change. Unfortunately, most of

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-58602532787663311742008-11-16T22:02:00.005-07:002008-11-16T22:32:31.439-07:00

This year my mom got herself a grandmothers pass to This Is The Place Heritage State Park. (She and my dad are good friends of Katie and Ellis Ivory and I think that had something to do with it now that Ellis is working the Park but I am grateful all the same.) One of the activities they do is a "Little Haunts" in October where the little ones can go and Trick Or Treat at the different houses and

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-87292498322255334962008-11-16T21:31:00.008-07:002008-11-16T22:00:56.443-07:00

Perhaps the pictures will be self explanatory. I must say the girls were taking the pictures and laughing while I went from mess to mess trying to fix everything. It all happened literally one right after another. WHAT A DAY!! Notice the T shirt says "Little Turkey". Not just a clever saying.

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-50220783398399046932008-11-16T21:13:00.003-07:002008-11-16T21:18:38.811-07:00

This is my sweet husband fishing at Beaver Dam and he thinks he is about 7. What a cutie! I am in love.

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-75780049597285116562008-11-07T07:03:00.003-07:002008-11-07T10:56:37.376-07:00

Oct 1-Relief Society board meeting, Alexis and Lindsay and Christian played flag football with the YM/YW for the combined activity.Oct 2-I was taken to lunch by Marnee (Johnny Carinos!!!) to celebrate her closing on her new house and to reconnect. Thanks Marnee! Love Ya!Oct 3-Date night! We are currently challenging each other to see how little we can spend and still have a great date considering

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-4401706967391985082008-10-21T21:06:00.003-06:002008-10-21T21:16:42.437-06:00

I have been tagged again. For this one, the rules are simple: go to your 6th folder in your picture files, and choose the 6th photograph and upload it. Then tag five other people. This is our Christmas tree last year (2007). We did a green and purple theme because green symbolizes prosperity and purple symbolizes luck in the feng shui world. Jason and I have some fun playing around with feng shui

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-45949774929697939452008-10-14T11:13:00.005-06:002008-10-14T11:20:54.043-06:00

I am so excited about my new painting given to me by my dear father in law! He combined some of my favorite things and painted with his own hands this oil painting of a pink rose. My favorite flower and color. I love it so much! Thank you just doesnt seem to say how grateful and honored I feel. Thanks Dad! You are so talented!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-64307759510697915812008-10-14T11:07:00.003-06:002008-10-14T11:11:37.605-06:00

I am discovering that Sarah likes to sit in things. Funny girl!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-61689263344882527412008-10-14T11:01:00.003-06:002008-10-14T11:05:59.003-06:00

I know these roses days are numbered but I will atleast be able to be reminded of their beauty when it is snowy and cold and they have gone to sleep until the spring comes back.

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-35331081394778845392008-10-14T09:52:00.012-06:002008-10-14T10:58:19.371-06:00

I love my Alexis and my Lindsay! They are beautiful both inside and out. I have promised myself that I am going to take my camera back from them and document them and their progression too. I remember when I was their ages and it wasnt long before I had found Jason and had moved on. They will only be with us for a short time now and these days are precious. Hey Alexis and Lindsay do you want to

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-48177993172327412872008-10-11T20:41:00.001-06:002008-10-11T20:41:08.196-06:00

Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-32135502998552506192008-10-11T19:35:00.003-06:002008-10-11T19:57:35.947-06:00

Here are the rules: I have to answer the following questions with one word answers and one word only! Then I must pass it on to seven others.Here are the questions:1. Where is your cell phone? Pocket2. Where is your significant other? Beside3. Your hair color? brown4. Your mother? broken5. Your father? softy6. Your favorite thing? hypnosis7. Your dream last night? nope8. Your dream/goal?

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-19992922017796762662008-10-07T10:01:00.007-06:002008-10-07T10:23:00.081-06:00

Before I start my blog just a little disclaimer....My older 2 daughters (especially Lindsay) are taking a lot of pictures of the baby lately and they had better be on the look out because now I have a bunch of shots to get of them to even things out!Ok with that said...WE HAVE A BROWNIE DOUGH SNEEKER IN OUR HOUSE!!! This time we caught her red handed. Or should I say brown, and wait, it looks

Emilynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-85262016334838359122008-10-07T09:44:00.006-06:002008-10-12T20:09:57.362-06:00

We get together once a month with the Hill Family at our house to celebrate all of the peeps birthdays who fall in that particular month. These are pictures from September celebrating Dad Hill and Sam. PS forgive my naughty build a bear in the corner, Sophie.....(she likes to wear bikinis even though I have told her and told her to be more modest.) PS the 2 birthday boys are both sitting on the

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-79046346931658036792008-10-07T09:18:00.009-06:002008-10-07T09:43:35.223-06:00

First of all, it has been along time since I blogged but no time like the present to get things all updated right? About a week ago we had what our kids call a "sun rain" and the flood gates opened up! We took the kids out to play in it! I love how it was nearly up to Sarahs knee. Splash Splash Splash!! I am so glad that Christian and Gabby were having fun too and helping corral Sarah. Thanks

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-82192425512958030472008-10-01T08:43:00.003-06:002008-10-01T08:54:16.941-06:00

Sept 1-Barbecue At Nan's House-Jason Made the best Ribs ever!Sept 2-We watched Baby Sarah dance to Phantom Songs! SO CUTE!!Sept 3rd-Attended Christians Parent Teacher Conference. We are really excited for his new teacher and a great year with Ms Thompson!!Sept 4Th-Cleaned my bedroom (BOO!) and Relief Society presidency meetingSept 5Th-Date Night And Jason Took me to Roberts and Michael's! What a

Emilynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-37097221683886037212008-09-21T22:48:00.003-06:002008-09-21T22:57:55.744-06:00

I can honestly say we can have fun no matter what! Sarah has discovered this mesh laundry bag can be a basic lagoon ride and has been bringing it to us to swing her in it. I know it looks weird but there are big belly laughs all around. I wish I could have captured her little face smashed up against the bag. That is the funniest of all! Like I keep saying....never a dull moment around our house!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-26781134715843211132008-09-21T22:36:00.003-06:002008-09-21T22:46:04.772-06:00

Kids do the darnedest things don't they? I am wondering if Sarah thought,"This would make a great seat?" or could it be "I would love to wear this" or maybe "if I can get into this someone will carry me around in it" I suppose I will never know what she was thinking but it is cute all the same.

Emilynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-37658250041339754752008-09-21T22:11:00.005-06:002008-09-21T22:32:27.974-06:00

Friday Sept 12Th we got out our trusty parachute that Grandma Hill gave us many Christmases' ago to play with and we had a ball! No really, there was a big ball that we played with also. We had a super fun time and even kept Sarah from running away even though she gave it her best efforts. We were lucky enough to have Patchy with us too so that made it double fun!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-64817721023533785622008-09-21T21:58:00.004-06:002008-09-21T22:33:49.750-06:00

On Sept 11Th Lindsay had her first Assembly for Dance Company. She also introduced herself as the Secretary for the group. She did a great job! The dance actually lasted 10 minutes and it was really good! Great Job Lindsay! They are now working on the holiday shows and getting ready to learn the dances for once upon a mattress.

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-54284767493451884882008-09-12T16:36:00.003-06:002008-09-12T16:52:42.266-06:00

All I can say is this is just dang CUTE! I wish you could hear them laughing like they were! I have a smile right now just remembering it!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-70242191222181329862008-09-11T15:38:00.005-06:002008-09-11T16:15:31.882-06:00

I have had the most exciting week thus far! I am babysitting Batman!I asked him if he would like to take off his mask and He said very dramatically,"NEVER!!" So cute! On Monday (our first day together) he kept it on literally all day!This little guy has been a joy and a perfect gentleman. I agreed to do it to help my good new friend Kim persue her dream (and true calling I might add) of becoming

Emilynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-90710858918779032622008-09-04T08:12:00.010-06:002008-09-04T08:50:51.753-06:00

I have the most fun kids! Here's the scoop...First my older 2 daughters Lexi and Lindsay say to me on Tuesday "OK mom we are ready for the volleyball clinic" so I look and first I see Lexi who has long argyle socks on and think hummmm...ok...whatever makes her happy and then here comes Lindsay who has not only long colorful socks on but 2 completely different socks! I told them they were weirdos

Emilynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-37830954353854915452008-09-02T08:55:00.005-06:002008-09-02T09:49:49.571-06:00

My goal for my blogspot is to have it bound into a book at the end of the each year to make a "Hill Family Annual" so this is my way of keeping a mini journal and have it forever! Wish me luck!July 29Th-Jason Sings at Legacy Ward with His QuartetJuly 30Th-Ward Party At Swimming PoolJuly 31st-Shipping Sold EBay Items!!Aug 1st-Retreat to Kristy's Cabin! I so love Kristy!!Aug 2ND-Came Home from

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-35464622205005438012008-08-27T07:46:00.010-06:002008-09-04T21:39:26.699-06:00

Wow! I can't believe how old my little babies are. Alexis is in HIGH SCHOOL!! She has a full schedule including honors English and honors chemistry and seminary. Next semester she will take drivers ed. (just because she takes the class doesn't guarantee that we will sign off on the licence :) ) This next week is "rush" week as they call it for clubs etc. My baby isn't a baby anymore. We are on

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-17480348181967250492008-08-24T00:54:00.003-06:002008-08-24T01:37:20.509-06:00

Thursday night I received a phone call that my cousins wife Ashley (25) had died unexpectedly. It made me suddenly, almost forcibly, realize how blessed I am. I have my husband by my side and all of my children surround me. Regardless of the trials that may come my way if still have my family intact; all is well. If anything good came come from a death I hope that it is that I have remembered how

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-14216649118416736182008-08-13T21:22:00.003-06:002008-08-13T21:29:30.886-06:00

Sarah is a funny funny baby! Just FYI we are going through an anti clothes phase. The diaper only look is definitely not my favorite but it is preferred over completely naked which she was just this morning. So when you see a plethora of diapy baby know that I am working on it. :) Doesn't it say on the cereal box just add carpet???

Emilynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-3393100158633745732008-08-13T20:40:00.013-06:002008-08-13T23:46:30.113-06:00

Our family has had a chance to help Grandma and Grandpa Hill plant care for and harvest a garden this spring and summer. Jason and Grandpa did most of the work in early spring but we all have been able to weed plant and harvest some. Jason rigged the best watering system I have ever seen for a veggie garden. Grandpa is taking care of it primarily of course. It has been good for the kids to see

Emilynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-58214920812801821042008-08-13T20:25:00.003-06:002008-08-13T20:31:23.990-06:00

My Lindsay and my Christian are the best of friends. They are always laughing and playing with each other. My hope for them is that the friendship lives on forever! The boy (as we call him) is more than willing to help Lindsay practice her new dances!!

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-22957921167552451812008-08-13T19:47:00.010-06:002008-08-31T20:41:26.212-06:00

OK, Aug 8Th and 9Th was the ward camp out at the Willows. I wish I could say that we "camped out". Gabby got to stay there in the preteen girl tent and Christian stayed with our friends June Bob and their son AJ but our teens WOULD NOT stay to save their lives. They did not want outdoor toilets nor did they want to be away from their own beds so we drove up Friday night and stayed the evening and

Emilynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-37776793654477038472008-08-11T09:29:00.011-06:002008-08-11T10:24:16.751-06:00

blowing out the candles...Click to see a larger image. Sarah you are so Funny!Rice Crispy Cake and Opening Presents next to Grandpa!Alexis and Lindsay Aunt Marnee and cousin BrookelynAug 7 was Christian's Birthday! In our family we let each member choose where we will go to dinner and what we will be having for dessert for their birthday and He picked Famous Dave's for dinner and a rice crispy

Emilynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319761869104742540.post-9232342331075837352008-08-04T12:17:00.000-06:002008-12-08T16:06:18.282-07:00

Friday evening Aug 1 through Saturday morning Aug 2 was our women's retreat. All I can say is what happens at the cabin stays at the cabin!! We had a BLAST!! Thanks so much Kristy!!!

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