Summer Time

For many of us Summer is coming to a close. In our family it will officially close on September 4 when Landon heads to preschool!  Our summer was filled to the brim with change. It started in sunny Florida and ended in Ohio. Our boys grew some, experience a life lesson or two, we climbed some mountains both physical and mental. We know that change is constant; this summer has been one to remember!

This Summer We:

Met some celebrities

Did this for 1000 miles up and down hills and mountains all while climbing the big mountain of life

went to the park a lot; Theo learned more climbing skills (he is proving to be our expert climber)

had big splashes of fun (it was hot after all)

gained some freedom and learned to pedal :) 

(Landon has learned to fully pedal; next up balance)

What were the highlights of your summer?

Firefighters & Ice Cream

As a family we are always looking for cheap fun activities to do! This past weekend offered the prefect opportunity. The local fire department held their 64th annual Ice Cream Social, free and open to the public. They do this to give back to the community, although honestly the community should be throwing them the ice cream social for all the dedication the firefighters have. Most of our local department is made up of volunteers. It was a lot of fun and my boys were in seventh heaven :)

There were rescue and equipment presentations, fire trucks to climb on, a life-flight helicopter from the local hospital and other fire/rescue vehicles on display.

We saw a car fire being put out by quick responding firefighters, this may have been Landon's favorite part as he has talked about this for a few days.

Landon and Theo were both able to sit in the life-flight helicopter. Personally I hope this is the only time they ever are in this type of helicopter (unless of course its for another fun event like this one).

There were many other activities a bounce house, Sparky the fire dalmatian, a fire hose game and a huge soapy foam pit!  

We also enjoyed some yummy ice cream, music and dancing!

What kinds of things does your family do for fun? 

We Have a Reason

We recently moved from Florida to Ohio for Ryan's job (we are originally from Ohio so this move isn't so shocking to our system). The move was as you can guess long! We in the Hill family rarely understand the meaning of hurry and do something...we often take the long way, but that ok because we learn so much along the way!

While we knew this adventure was going to be long and stressful at times we were not prepared for the loss of Landon's beloved fish Swimmy while traveling. While it was a very heart-wrenching time, we were given the opportunity to share Heavenly Fathers plan for us with Landon, which not only helped him but in turn helped us too! We also explained to him that in a few weeks once we were settled in Ohio we would get him another fish! Landon was very good about caring for Swimmy so we knew he could handle the resposiblity and that he enjoyed having a fish!

Last Thursday we decided it was time to get Landon his new fish!  His favorite color is red so it is only fitting that his new fish is red! He has named him Reason :)

I am not exactly sure how he came up with the name but it has stuck...and its amusing for instance when saving his picture to the computer my computer read saving reason! Landon goes around telling people that he has a Reason to which he then follows up with he is a fish! We are very happy to have Reason as a part of our family :) 

Who are we?

(We need a new family picture this was December 2010)

So who are we? We are Ryan, India, Landon, Theodore, Dora and Sydney (who have 4 legs instead of 2) we make up the Hills! We live in the sleepy mid-west. Ryan is currently a banker who loves helping people and being India's Prince Charming. He is also considered to be the best person to climb on according to Theo and Landon proclaimed this very evening that he named him Dad! India is currently a stay at home mom (who rarely stays at home), she is Ryan's princess and everything from teacher to super hero to Landon and Theo. Landon is a lively four year old, a great big brother and a big fan of playing super heros (his favorite being Ironman and the Hulk). Theodore (who is often called Theo) is a cuddly two year old who not only enjoys being two but often proudly refers to himself as the little brother! He enjoys playing with Landon and cuddling with anyone who is willing! Dora is our puggle (affectionately called potato dog) she is seven and enjoys food and sleeping! Sydney is our aussie mix (known as Syd) she is six years old, she is super fast, loves being chased and belly rubs!  We enjoy life and all it has to bring!



I hope you enjoy!