The Spudman!

Derrin and I completed our very first Olympic Distance Triathlon! YEAH! It was a mile swim, 25 mile bike and a 6 mile run. Phew! I'm glad that's done!

Summer Fun with the Francoms

Where did June and July go? I count each day very carefully because I want my school break to be as long as possible but the days....weeks....months are just zipping by. In June, we were able to go to Angie's son's (Zac) kindergarten graduation. They were supposed to dress as the person they hoped to be someday--Batman was the only acceptable outfit! Then, Rick was in charge of his family's reunion so we all pitched in. Kurt made the big sign, Chad, Angie, Scott and Kurt's families directed the games--it was fun! The first week of July was spent up in Park City--we were mostly there for the fireworks on the 4th and the swimming. We were careful to keep the little ones in tubes after having a scare with Chad's Lia! Yes, Scott was the family clown but we swam and swam and then went back for more! Today, July 19th, was the Children's Parade that always falls on the Saturday before July 24th. Of course, grandparents are expected to go to take pictures of grandkids as they file by--Rick and Scott went with me and were not smiling at the thought of fighting traffic and crowds but I think they were both smiling by the end of the parade. Chad had to go to a temple sealing instead but his wife and kids were representing him well--working on the float as well as walking with it. Then, Melissa and Lillie came by with their stake's float. Afterwards, Shelley and I went to the city/county building where they had a big carnival for all the kids who participated. It was fun but very, very hot! We finally went to Wendy's for air conditioning and a bit of lunch. What a day! This summer, we've also had a couple of swimming parties in our back yard and sleep-overs with the grandkids. You know....I don't know how I'd have time to teach school because the days have been so busy! This is what life is all about and we're loving it! P.S. Kurt and Alanna announced tonight (it is now Sunday) that they are expecting a baby next spring!!! I'm so excited! That makes Scott and Melissa's baby in December #10 and Kurt and Alanna's baby #11! Life is GREAT!!!!!

Jan's Family

Jan's family: Colton, Amy, Whit, Mandy, Macin, Jan, Landon and Jeremiah













Family Reunion













Whitney and Maddie














Krista, Jeremiah, Macin, Whitney, Mandy, Jan, Landon, Colton and Amy











Whitney just before she left on the trek. Doesn't she look so happy??

























Red headed twin cousins













David , Kristen, Lauren, Jordan, Kevin and Erin

Grey Wolves

Tanner Francom attended a two week long summer school where he learned to do webpages, music, videos, etc on the Internet.

As a proud (geek) Father, I want to share it with everyone.

Here is Tanner's website about Grey Wolves:

http://www.graniteschools.org/bbasics/11/gwolf/gray_wolf/Welcome.html

My family and I do exist!

I love having fun with my grandsons, Landon 7 and Macin 3. One place we went was Hogle Zoo. Krista, Whitney, Landon, Macin, and I had a great time there.

Celeste,Kris and boy's

We have recently spent time with Celeste, Kris and Shaun and Jaxson. This time Cheyenne
Wy.had warmed up. Those boys are healthy and oh so precios as is each one. Every time being
with grandchildren is a trip to heaven.

Happy 4th of July!

Thanks to Grandma who spent a crazy Fourth of July holiday with us! Her day started at the parade in Provo. Coming from a Missourian, Provo has got to be one of the best places in the world to be on the 4th! After a ride up the Sundance lift, Grandma enjoyed a fun dinner and fireworks at Derrin and Nicole's home in Mapleton with Weldon & Gean and Justin & Mindy's family. We were so blessed to have spent this special time with her!

P.S. For those of you who do not know (this is Mindy...) I will be getting baptised as a Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Sunday, August 3rd at 12:30 at our Stake Center in Orem. I would love sharing this day with all of you and will be sending a little personal invite to you soon. We will be having lunch at our home following my baptism. It should be a special time as all 6 of the Hill Children families will be here from all over the country! Hope to see you there!