First Day of Kindergarten

Sorry that it has taken me a whole week to upload these pictures! The basement is now complete and our computer seems to be having a good night...

We survived the first day of Kindergarten with only a few tears. Kylee was in bed Monday night by 8:00 but joined us in our bed at midnight because she was so excited and nervous that she couldn't sleep! The "first day outfit" was all ready and I have to say I think she looked pretty dang cute. Grandma Jo came out and took these cute pictures and even joined us as the school to say farewell! (Thanks grandma!) We arrived only a few minutes early and Kylee joined the other kids on the playground. At 9:15 they called the kids to line up in front of their classroom doors (they have entrances to Kindergarten rooms from the playground) and Kylee was first in line. She waved and said her goodbye's, no tears, no "I'm scared", just plain old goodbye. The doors opened and off she went - that is when my tears started to flow....just for a minute! As the last kid entered the classroom the clouds broke and it started to rain HARD!!!!! So much for my good hair day! The parents and siblings all took off running for cover which meant no more tears. We joined the other parents in the gym for donuts and juice, where they handed out the following poem - and I cried once again!

The First Day

I gave you a little wink and smile

as you entered my room today.

For I know how hard it is to leave

and know your child must stay.

You've been with him for five years now

and have been a loving guide,

but now, alas, the time has come

to leave him at my side.

Just know that as you drive away

and tears down your cheeks may flow

I'll love him as I would my own

and help him learn and grow.

So please put your mind at ease

and cry those tears no more

for I will love him and take him in

when you leave him at my door.

So far Kylee has loved Kindergarten. It has been a fun week for her! Nick is anxious to start Pre-school next week. He really looks up to Kylee and has watched her be involved in Pre-school for the last two years and has been jealous! I am thrilled that he will now have his turn!

The outfits for the next week are already picked out - I am grateful that my next two are boys so I don't have to deal with the clothing fight! I have many cute pictures of Kylee on the first day...keep checking back and I will post them soon.

Happy Birthday Tyler!!!

Happy Birthday Tyler! I am a day late in posting, but yesterday Tyler turned 32! He was up at the crack of dawn to hike the backside of Timpanogos with one of his YM to fulfill his Duty to God award. He is a dedicated YM President, one of the many reasons that I love him! From the 8 hour 15 mile hike he was home, straight to the shower, and off to a 2 hour Priesthood Leadership Meeting. From there he was home long enough to shove a taco in his mouth before returning to the Stake Center with me for the adult session of Stake Conference. Most people would say that it wasn't a very exciting birthday but Tyler was thrilled. His reward...18 holes of golf at Thanksgiving Point next week. He is really excited about that since we live across the freeway from the course and he has been dying to play there this year! We love our husband and daddy and are grateful for his dedication and love for our family! Hope you have another great year!

Laila Ruth Hill

Geoff & Aleena's New Baby

Congrats to my cute brother and his beautiful wife on the birth of their new baby girl. Her name is yet to be announced but she arrived yesterday, August 20th, just after 7:00 p.m. weighing in at 7 lbs. 4 oz. Her amazing mother delivered naturally for the second time (wow!) and did great! Her proud older sister, Aria, is adjusting and is excited about her new baby sister! I will post the name when we know it!

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL PARTY UPDATE!!!

Date: Friday, August 17th
Time: 5:30 p.m. show starts at 6:00
Place: The Hill's House
Bring: Salad or dessert to share - pizza will be provided!
RSVP: Abbey (427-0142) Renee (380-7091) Sarah (623-0133)

We're all in this together..... again! Come join in the fun as we sing and dance the night away at East High, aka Hill basement. Wear your red and white, bring your food, rsvp, and come ready for a good time!

Happy Birthday Kylee Jo

Time sure does fly! It was five years ago today, just about this time, that Tyler and I were in bed watching "Leave it to Beaver" when my water broke. I put on my trusty overalls and we called my mom just before leaving to the hospital. Tyler was a wreck, nervous as a first time father should be, and axious to get me there in once piece. After a long labor and an emergency cesarian section, our little Kylee Jo entered the world. The doctor pulled her out by her feet and held her upside down. I'll never forget when he said "we will have to call this baby chubalumps". Yes, all 8 lbs. 10 oz of her survived a wicked labor and delivery. I remember kissing her little face and looking at her for a short minute before Tyler followed the nurse out the door to show her to our families and head to the nursery. I stared at the lights as a patienty waited to be sewn up, anxious to see our precious daughter again. I remember crying and thanking Heavenly Father for our little girl. There was no dispute to the name once she arrived. I had been fighting for the name Kylee Jo for quite some time and when I asked him what her name was he stated simply: "she's our Kylee Jo". It is five years later and we are still grateful for our Kylee. She has so much life and personality to her, we laugh at things she says because she acts so old. She loves her brothers, especially Nick, and is truly his best friend. She loves her aunts, cousins, and friends and especially enjoys being with her family. She is our little clock that reminds us that we need to "stick together". Our little girl will now start Kindergarten, time sure does fly! We truly feel blessed to have been sent a wonderful daughter. She makes us smile every day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KYLEE JO!

OUCH!

OUCH! So you would think that after crawling under the chair and getting stuck over, and over, and over again Austin would learn that it hurts! For some reason he is drawn to hiding under the table and chairs! I have to admit I missed having a child at this stage - not any more! He is all over the place...I can't believe he is almost 9 months old. Time really does fly.