We love the Hills

Hi, this is Jill. I'm the in-law to Donna and proud aunt of the Hill kiddies! I busted into the Hill blog and have pasted some pix I have of them. Don't mind me while I brag a little, too! :)


Jeffrey Grayson is a boy after my own circumstance. The oldest child, followed by several of the opposite gender. Also the oldest (of this young generation) of cousins. He has maintained his masculinity despite all the dolls and pink in his house! Good job, Grayson! He is very analytical and is a thinker! His talents are emerging in the sports area of his hobbies. He is generous and caring of others. His sisters are lucky to have such a nice boy be their big brother! His cousins are more than thankful to have him as an older cousin.

Hailey Jo has a fun personality like her mom. She is a tease but is also really good with the kids! Hayden adores her and they seem to have a bond like no other. I think its mostly because Hailey pays attention to and plays with him. Who wouldn't love someone making you feel special?!

Sarah Elizabeth is the quiet, cuddly, sweet spirit of the family. When she smiles, it's genuine and lights up the room. She likes to be right up in the action and is very motherly to Analeigh and her dollies. What a sweetheart!

Analeigh Paige is the highlight of our family. The youngest grandchild with a wit like her dads that makes her really fun to play with. And...just TRY to stay grumpy when you get a hug from her or hear her laugh!!

These two are a hoot to be around! Between Jeff's foreign accents and quick wit, and Donna's contagious laugh and fun personality, one can't help but love them!

The most appreciated thing that they've given to us is their time. They are always supporting us in whatever hairbrained activity or procrastinated birthday celebration that I can come up with. I sure love you guys and am glad to call you family!

It all started when...

Well, here I am...FINALLY starting our blog page. Everybody has one you know! If Ruth can do it, then so can I. (Sorry Ruth!)
Since I will be sending this to people who know us, I won't bore you with early details, I'll just start with today. I go to work from 4-8 am (dispatch) and then come home, get the little girls off to day-care (if needed) and then go back from 10-2 (office assistant). On Mondays, I go directly to Scouts, where I am the assistant Wolf leader. Jeff is on the day shift right now, so he works 7 am - 7 pm. He gets the kids up in the morning and Christina, our nanny, gets them on the bus at 7:30 and waits for me to come home at 8. When Jeff's home, he gets the kids on the bus and then gets the little girls breakfast and GETS to play with them ALL DAY! It's a crazy schedule but we do what we can!
Grayson is in 4th grade. His teacher is a "long lost cousin" and he thinks that's really cool. He really likes school and gets good grades. He is on a wrestling team right now. I just learned that the wrestling season goes into early spring. He is supposed to wrestle his first tournament on Saturday. He's a little nervous and wants to "just keep practicing".
Hailey is in 2nd grade and loves school too. More than that, she LOVES to sing. She sings all the time. And, since big sisters are "all that", her little sisters are always singing too. They take after their mom in that respect.... I LOVED to dance! Hailey is a very pretty girl. She's 7 going on 13 and sometimes scares her mom and dad because she wants to be grown up NOW! She and Grayson are members of Kid Corps. Grayson plays the snare drum and Hailey is playing the tenor drum and "flourishing". IT IS SO FUN!
Sarah is 5! She missed the school deadline by 5 days so she gets to start pre-school at Adams in January. She is very excited to go to school. She loves to dress up as a princess and sings and dance. She's a sweet little girl and gets her feelings hurt easily ( a little too easily) sometimes.
Analeigh is 2. HOLY COW! She's a busy girl! She has to be just like her big sisters and she does (literally) EVERYTHING they do! She is, however, her own person and likes to have some "ME" time with her baby. She talks to her and rocks and sings to her. Just the other day I heard her say,"Be good. Mommy spank you butt". Hmmmmm. Where in the heck did she hear that???? Then yesterday, we were on our way out the door and she kissed the baby goodbye and said,"Have nice day. Be good, love you too". That, she gets from me. : ) I don't have time to attach photos right now but I will get that done as soon as I have time to sit and figure it out. It's time to go for now, but I will return. Love to all!