Wasatch Back Relay!

Sorry for the lack of updates. We have spent the last few weeks out of town. We headed to Utah and are now relaxing in California. I will post lots about our trip over the next few days but I wanted to do this post first!

I am so proud of my hubby! For the last 3 years he has ran the Wastach Back Relay, a relay race with 12 team members that goes from Logan to Park City. My cousin and uncle are actually the founders of the race and have done an incredible job. The first year I think they had 30 teams and this year, 5 years later, they had 578 teams! The first 2 years Ryan ran he ran with a random team of people he did not know. This year he tried to put together a family team which in the end turned out to be a random team of family and friends. It was especially fun for Ry to run with his brothers and brother-n-laws! They had so much fun and did a great job coming in 101 overall!

They had some crazy experiences. They decided to rent vans this year and on their way up to Logan a metal rod flew off of a truck, hit their car, and smashed their windshield. When they called to tell me about it I thought they were saying a rock hit their car and did not think it was that big of a deal. It was a good thing I didn't realize the severity of it until I saw Ryan and knew he was okay. Apparently the police officer told them how lucky they were because if the rod would have it a different spot it would have been much worse. After a police report and getting a new van, they made it to the start line and headed out. I helped at the start line with my mom and sisters which is always fun! I love to see the excitment of the runners crazy enough to do this. Ryan was the first runner and it was fun to see him take off. We headed to the "big exchange" and watched Ryan's brother Kevin come flying in. He later ended up with severe heat stroke/dehydration from pushing himself a little too hard on his leg. He did so awesome though. My dad ended up putting an IV in him and driving him home at 3:00 a.m. He is a McGiven though and it was no surprise that he met up with his team the next morning and helped them finish the race!

Through heat stroke and a car accident we are glad everyone was okay! They finished the race, 181 miles, in 26 hours and 29 minutes! It was a great time had by all! We are so proud of them and are already looking forward to next year!

A Fun Day With Linz!

One of my very best friends came to Vegas for a few days with her mom and sister. It was so much fun for me to spend time with her and her darling boy Peyton! Ryan had the day off school so we took the boys to her hotel and went swimming in the morning. I came home and got ready and then went and met her for a fun afternoon of shopping...what we do best together! I am so glad you came down Linz! Thanks for letting me tag along with you!

Olivia Daphne Hill

I got distracted and forgot to post about my darling new niece. She is so perfect! She got a full head of Michelle's beautiful dark hair, so unfair. Jake and Michelle did not find out what they were having and I was sure they were having a boy but we are thrilled to add another baby girl to our growing family! She was born on my dad's birthday so that is pretty cool. I cannot wait to meet the new little princess sometime this summer! Congratulations Jake, Michelle, Gavin, and Laney! We love you!

Having fun!

I have not had too much to blog about but we have been staying busy. It has been so hot here lately. We are not looking forward to July and August! Last week Ry was in a softball tournament with our ward. They were not too good but we had fun watching and playing with our friends!The boys were caked in sunscreen and then played in the sand which made for 2 very messy boys. At least they had fun getting dirtyHanging out with our friend Caleb!

Today we had fun riding our bikes on the balcony! They love to climb on the railing and yell as loud as they can. Everyone walking by was trying to figure out where the yelling was coming from! Tonight the boys had lots of fun with their daddy. They were supposed to be getting ready for bed but instead Ry got them very wound up. We did handstands. Got thrown in the air. We climbed in the toy box. We played our daddy's guitar!

We are so lucky to have such a fun dad!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Today is my Daddy's birthday! I have the best dad in the whole world. A few weeks ago I had someone ask me if my dad was close to one of my siblings. I said "yes, but my dad is close to all 7 of his children." That is the truth. He loves his children and he would do anything for us. I think he would consider all 7 of us some of his best friends! My dad is such a wonderful man. He is loved by everyone that knows him and he knows everyone! Everywhere I go there is someone who has a grandpa, a mom, a sister, etc that my dad took care of in the hospital and they all "LOVE DR. HILL." My dad has always been there for me when I needed him. He has always supported me in everything I wanted to do and paid for it too :) I am so lucky to have such a wonderful dad! I love you daddy and I hope you have a great birthday! My sister-n-law Michelle is at the hospital in labor! They did not find out the sex of this baby so we cannot wait until it is born to find out what it is!!!! Yeah!

Mother's Day Surprise!

Everyone should watch this...I promise it is worth your time! These twin boys are my little sister Abbey's good friends. They both served missions - one in Guatemala and the other in Mexico. Only one twin was supposed to come home the day before Mother's Day but with the help of their dad and both Mission Presidents they arranged to meet up in Dallas and surprise their mom by both getting off the plane in SLC! You can tell when the mom sees the one who is not supposed to be there. It is a tear jerker for sure! Just think, this could be me in 18 years!

Touchdown!

Last week we bought Brady and Easton their first basketball hoop and they have loved it! Every morning they come downstairs, get their balls, and start shooting baskets. On Sunday night Ryan taught them how to put their arms in the air and say "touchdown" after they made a basket. Easton wouldn't really do it but Brady did it over and over! It was so cute and kept us entertained all night!
Sorry about our annoying commentary. Oh yeah, if you listen closely at the end when Easton bends over he lets out a very loud toot...that is why I hurried and turned off the camera...we were laughing so hard!