Ok, so it has been awhile. This is my quarterly update. We took an hour or so last Sunday after Stake Conference and took some family pictures. We needed to take a picture for Randall to submit with his papers too. Life is crazy! Connie is doing school. She is taking classes, working on a degree in Special Education through WGU (Western Governor's University). She really enjoys it. She is starting to realize that she is pretty smart. She's a month ahead in her program already and has completed 5 credit hours. Because tuition is paid on the basis of full-time enrollment for the semester and not the number of credit hours you take, if she can complete more hours each Semester she gets more credits for the same price. Always the penny pincher, She is working hard to do that.
Randall just finished his mission papers and is waiting on his interviews with the Branch President and Stake President.
Anna is a senior and pretty busy. She is doing the We the People government class that Randall did last year, and as always is working hard.
Suzanna, is our newest addition. She is Anna's friend and recently moved in with us, while her family figures their financial things out, and can get back in their own place, or until they leave for college whichever comes first. So far, So good.
Kenny, is dealing with the demands of growing up. He is working on having a great junior year. He had a good time with Marching Band and is hoping to be in a position for Drum Major next year. He is sounding really good on his new instrument he started last spring. (the Euphonium).
Jacie is a freshman at the high school and is getting pretty busy. Today she is at a debate tournament in Idaho Falls. She and her partner took 1st place at their intra squad tournament a few weeks ago. She also had a great time with the Marching Band. Jacie was in the Awesome Color Guard.
Caden is in Sixth grade and is really excited to join the Deacon's Quorum and the deacon age patrol in Scouts. Caden is a First Class Scout and is working on his Star. He is hoping to have his Star done by his birthday in January.
I (Randy) started a new job with the Prosecuting Attorney's office as the Chief Deputy in August. It is very busy, at times very stressful, but often a lot of fun. We have a great office.


Our YM at the end of our 200 mile bike trip in August.

Kenny holding a flag at the flag ceremony at Cedar Badge Graduation.

Randall and his "Hard Core" Staff at Cedar Badge.

Anna next to the Snake River in Blackfoot. One of the pictures Randall took of her for her Senior Picts.

Anna again

Caden displaying his talents at family home evening. He is playing the clarinet with one hand and playing the bells with the other. Playing Grandpa's favorite, "hot cross buns."

Oops how did this get in here?

Caden last Sunday

Anna last Sunday

Suzanna last Sunday

Kenny looking as good as ever, last Sunday.

Pretty Jacie, last Sunday.

The whole enchilada.

Pat down pose.

Do you want to know a Secret? Do you promise not to tell? (We're Kissing) hehehehehehe.

All of us again. It seemed like a good idea at the time.

So did this. Not sure what Randall is doing.

After we were patted down.

We thought about sending this with Randall's Mission Papers, but it was too big of a file.

Summer Fun

So, this summer has been action packed. We went to Disneyland (thanks Mom and Dad). The girls and Connie went to Girl's Camp and learned about their "Lifeline". Kenny and Randall did Cedar Badge, and Kenny, Randall and I went on a 200 mile bike trip with our Ward's Young Men, including riding during the week and on weekends to get ready. Connie built workbenches for the Garage. Randall and I built Garden Boxes, and the girls and Connie planted them. We got rid of junk and had a yard sale. Oh, and I got a new job, which hopefully I will be able to start soon. So, here are some pictures of our excitement. We don't have any pictures of girl's camp however, sorry.On the way down to Disneyland, we stopped in St. George for Brunch. We had to wait for Steve and Michele's Durango to be repaired so we stopped at the St. George Temple.

Dad the hopeless Romantic.
All the kids in front of Sleeping Beauty's Castle.
Not sure who brought the stiff with them on the roller coaster. This was on California Screamin' as Steve Demonstrates.

Kenny Monkeying around at Tarzan's Treehouse.


The Riverboat "Mark Twain"

Most of us right after riding ThunderMountain Railway for the 2nd time in a row.

Lots more pictures, but I need to go to bed. Hopefully, I get back to it later, with the rest of the summer in Pictures. It's been exhausting, but fun. Next week we start school again. We're back to only 4 in school, working in opposite direction now. Next year only 3, the year after only 2. They came fast and they're going to go fast. Not sure we're ready for this. It's at times like this as you look around at what the kids are like, you wonder if there was anything else you could have done to prepare them to live on their own, and you realize that you are really out of time. I am also realizing that one of the things that really matters is a good enough relationship with my kids that they will want to be around later. Parenting never stops once you start it just changes dimensions.

Ok, so it's been a while since I posted. I wanted to get some pictures and videos on here so you all could see what we have been up to. Plays, Dances, Scouts, More Plays, snow, school (no pictures) Mock Trial and Mock Congressional hearing competitions, and Travel. Mostly Randall Travelling. Unfortunately, I forgot that Blogger has no sense of timing and so these pictures are all in reverse order. I tried to upload video of Randall in 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, but it stopped working. So, I'll have to try again later.
But here is one shot of Randall (as Caleb) Logan Loveland as Gideon (he's our Bishop's Son) and Jacob Gavatos as Frankincense. Before Millie gets their "inside clothes."










Anna went to Prom this is the group she went with. Yes she was the shortest girl and was with the tallest guy. Jacob is about 6'3".

Connie altered the Pink and Peach Dress for Anna's friend Suzanna. It turned out really nice.

Anna made this dress. They were still sewing when the guys were supposed to be there to pick them up. They called and told the guys to be late.
Connie helped, but Anna did most of it.

Robert E. Lee's Mansion. Randall was involved in a Mock Congressional hearing competition as part of his government class. This is the third year in a row Blackfoot has won the State competition and gone to nationals. They competed against 51 other teams from each state and a couple of territories. They placed 19th at Nationals, beating last years team by 20 spots.

The Jefferson Memorial (foreground) and Washington Monument behind.

The team is divided into 6 groups. Each group writes 3 papers and then has to present them orally and then answer questions from the panel of judges.

The view from Mount Vernon. Randall is apparently in charge.

It takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'

Randall, Kia and Erin doing their impression of the Abbey Road Pose.






Caden got to play JR. Jazz this year. Basketball seems to be his favorite sport to play. He is getting pretty good.

My waiter costume for Hello Dolly. A lot of fun.

Anna and Miss Money. Miss Money is really Mrs. Simpson. We were in her ward before we moved. Her husband is a Judge.

me and Miss Money. She and I had part of a scene where she flirted with me then chased me off stage, prior to Dolly arriving.

Randall received the Venturing Leadership Award at the Council Award Banquet. He is a member of the Venturing Officers Association. He is also staffing at Cedar Badge again this year. Cedar Badge is the National Youth Leadership Training put on by the Grand Teton Council. It is the flagship NYLT program in the BSA.

No this is not December. This was 6" of snow that we woke up to on APRIL 6th. Happy Birthday Connie!!

We camp no matter the weather. The end of March we had a campout. It snowed and blew and was quite cold. After Dinner, we went inside and watched up and had dessert. This is Caden and his friend Cameron. This was Caden's last requirement for his Tenderfoot Rank. He received it on April 10th.

March 25 and 26 was the State Mock Trial Competition. This is Randall on the witness stand. We got smoked, but we had a lot of fun. They were a good group of kids.

Randall playing Governor. This is Governor Otter's chair. Randall is signing legislation mandating that Redheads count as two votes.
This was taken after the State "We The People Competition.

The entire Blackfoot High "We The People" team inside the capital rotunda.

Randall's group, plus Tia Halloway. The one in front is Tia. Randall, Amber and Matt were the group 1 team. They placed in the top ten for their grouping at Nationals. The only group to do so.

Another one of Caden. He's a 'baller.

The Choir Program has a fundraiser every year. It is called the Renaissance feast. THis is the set up inside the Performing Arts Center. The only time food is allowed in there.

The kids all dress up in Renaissance outfits and serve the dinner. This is Randall's peasant (not pleasant) outfit.

In March I got to go to Seattle to help Daniel with the Custody of Kaydan. One of the smartest and cutest kids I know. He is a blast.

Connie was awarded the "Rookie of the Year" award at the District Awards banquet. She had just been released as the Webelos leader a couple of weeks prior and put in the Young Women's program as the 2nd Counselor and Beehive advisor.

Not a great picture but they were kind of a blur. Anna and Logan at the Jazz Dance. Randall is playing in the band. These two were phenomenal on the dance floor.

District Mock Trial. Randall giving his Opening Statement. We really tore it up at Districts. We just couldn't finish at State.










In February or March, Caden recieved his Webelo's badge, and Arrow of Light. This was a really cool ceremony, done by the local chapter of the Order of the Arrow.

He was also "bridged out" and into Scouts. Here he is being welcomed by his 11 year old scout leaders. They are awesome.