The Phillips

Happy Birthday Tal

2009-08-18T22:43:00.000-07:00

Tal had an awesome birthday at the lake this year, he invited two of his cousins and they knee boarded and rode the tube and had a great time.

He got a new mountain bike, paint ball gun and some toy guns for his birthday, what more could a boy want.

Summer Recap

2009-08-18T22:25:00.000-07:00

Well since the kids start school tomarrow, I guess I should do my recap of the summer. It was a blast, with days at the lake, family reunions, and all around good times. Kia got up on water ski's for the first time ever, and Tal had a fabulous birthday at the lake. Reunion's with children painting the mens toenails, and 5K's ran by Rob and Kia. Stieg spending a couple weeks with Grandpa, and a get away to Vegas with just Rob and I. Now I'm ready for changing leaves, cooler temps and camping trips.

Play ball

2009-06-25T23:42:00.000-07:00

Kia and Talon both played little league this year. Talon loved it he usually played 3rd base, and always got a couple good hits. Kia started the season as the catcher and by the end of the season, was her fast pitch softball teams pitcher. She did a great job, and will probably try for majors next year.

But Rob is really OLD

2009-05-07T13:56:00.000-07:00

But still a Hottie. Hope you had a Great Birthday. Love ya tons, and appreciate everything you do for me and our family. You are a great man.

I thought I'd get all my blogging done in one day, so you should hear from me again in 4 to 5 months. No really I'll try to do better, no not really.

Kissing Girls

2009-05-07T13:48:00.000-07:00

This is what happens when you've been kissing girls. They punch you and your teeth fall out.

But he won't admit it. No corn on the cob for Tal for a while.

I'm Old

2009-05-07T13:40:00.000-07:00

I guess I should put on here that in Feb. Stieg turned 13!!! I can't believe I have a teenager. He is such a good young man. He enjoys drawing, hunting, and riding his motorcycle. Stieg is such a big help with the kids and I usually can depend on him to help me with anything. He has become quite popular with the girls, and I remind him constantly that girls stink, but I'm not sure I've convinced him. Love Ya Son

Goodbye and Hello

2009-05-07T12:53:00.001-07:00

Easter weekend, was a tough weekend for our family it meant saying goodbye to a wonderful friend. Our German Shepard Elsie, was nine and a half years old, we got her as a pup when Kia was 6 months and she had been a great friend. We had to say Goodbye to her, as her back hips could no longer support her and we were having to carry her everywhere. Talk about a tough decision but we know she is much happier now. I took this pic of the kids taking her water and food to her because she couldn't walk. They sat down on the lawn for almost a hour playing with her. Trax still thinks she is at the doc. and will be coming home, he even has gone around the back yard looking for her. She will be missed.

And then.... We have really great friends out here. They found these two German Shepard pups in SG and bought one for us, and Robs parents bought the other. So we would like you to meet Kersa, and Laska, sisters. The kids had no idea, they were so supprised it was so fun to watch.

I think the boys were pretty excited to see a new pup, this is Kersa. The puppies mother is a pure white shepard, and their dad is a blue, black and tan shepard.

Laska is a Blue, her eyes are blue and so is her skin.

This little pup doesn't know what she is in for, Trax loves her and packs her every where.

MAKEUP

2009-05-07T12:48:00.001-07:00

If ever you can't find this princess just look in the bathroom, she probably is in getting "So Pretty Mommy". Don't you just love her mascara ?!

Easter and life

2009-05-07T12:13:00.000-07:00

Well I guess I ought to update this for the 2 readers of my blog. Life, Well it's been a little interesting out here. Rob lost his job in March, we are getting ready to pursue a wrongful termination suit, which is not really our personality, but it's what we have to do, to uncover the true reason Rob was fired. Rob discovered some questionable payments made to the water board Pres. and since questioning them lost his job as supervisor. Can't say too much more other than now we are depending on plumbing only which is a little scary out here. Not a lot going on, but most of the towns people are good people, and very supportive helping us with finding work. Other than that it's been good.

So, on to Easter we came and spent most of the week before Easter in SG and it was fun. The kids helped Grandma and Grandpa do yard work and they got to spend a little time with some of their cousins that they miss so much. We had a great Easter picnic on the Red Hill.

Then all of Rob's family met at Rob's parents

for a BBQ, Easter Hunt and fun. The Bunny even found us at Grandmas house.

9 kids

2009-01-13T19:55:00.000-08:00

Well it was my sister in laws Birthday this last weekend and Rob's brother asked if we could watch their boys while they had a little get away. Rob had a calling contest with my dad and so I had 9 kids in this 1300 sq ft home. Yes, it was a little crazy, but my kids had a blast. They miss their cousins so much since the move, and it was great to have them. They are good boys and we had fun.

A giant

2009-01-13T19:52:00.000-08:00

Check this thing out we went for a ride and found this in a yard.

The Flood

2009-01-13T19:40:00.001-08:00

The day after Christmas Rob and I took a couple of presents back to the house and the pipes were frozen. Well we didn't think much of it and headed back to SG. After we got back to town we thought we should of shut the water off. We called our friends back in Panaca to go check the house, and at about 11:30 pm we got a call that the pipes had broke and the house was flooded. So Rob and I headed for Panaca to see the damage. The living room ceiling had fallen, the wood floor warped, carpets soaked, and as you can imagine it was a mess. We cleaned up the best we could and headed back to SG, climbing in bed at about 4 am. Our friends that own the house did a great job of cleaning it up and repairing everything while the kids and I stayed in SG. We are almost back to normal, just a couple missing baseboards and a little more painting and everything will be finished. What an experiance and one I hope never to have again.

A Few Christmas Pics

2009-01-13T19:38:00.000-08:00

WOW

2009-01-13T19:14:00.000-08:00

Wow what a holiday season. We came to SG on Christmas Eve and headed right to Rob's
Extended Family Party. My kids love this party and it has been a tradition since Rob was little. Santa comes and usually brings the kids PJ's, we exchange gifts, eat, and have a nativity. This year I scanned a bunch of old and new photos of the whole family in my computer and I made a DVD. I think everyone enjoyed watching and remembering memories that went along with the pics.

We spent the night at Rob's parents house, which was really fun to have them there while the kids opened their presents. Some of the highlights are camo coat and coveralls for Stieg, a new mattress and headboard for Kia, a 22 single shot for Talon, a toy gun and target for Traxton, and a rocking chair and cabbage patch for Ferryn. Then Rob's sisters and brother families came for breakfast and more gift exchanges. Then off to my parents house for lunch with my extended family and more and more gifts. It was a busy and enjoyable Christmas day.

Carols

2008-12-22T09:37:00.000-08:00

The Pearson Family Caroling to us. We opened the door and there was the Pearson family caroling, we invited them in and the sang a couple more songs. Here is a little of what we were treated to.
carol

My baby is 2

2008-12-22T09:19:00.001-08:00

Happy Birthday to Ferr we had a little party and she was so excited to get the baby doll we gave her. She is such a blessing and a little attitude in our home. We love you Ferryn.

Snow, Snow ,and more Snow

2008-12-22T08:17:00.000-08:00

A look down the street. The kids did not think it was fair that they had to go to
school and the kids at home in SG didn't in this pic we
have about 6" of snow.

O Christmas Tree

2008-12-22T07:47:00.001-08:00

Almost every year we have a tradition to go with Rob's uncle and whoever else wants to go and cut down trees. We usually go to the Kiabab but this year we decided to go a little closer to home. Here is a pic of Rob's uncles family tree.

This tree is only about 3

ft tall the girls are on their knees.

The Rhino was the tree hauler, it was a great day of shooting, tree cutting, and then home for lunch at the local diner. We had alot of fun spending the day with family.

What's for dinner?

2008-12-22T07:43:00.001-08:00

Lately every time I put something on the stove I find this, A great helper who thinks he can help cook. He has browned hamburger, and chicken quite regularly. Maybe he will be a chef. Any one need help with dinner?

The Weekend

2008-11-21T11:23:00.000-08:00

We went to Page for a race this weekend, Rob hasn't been on a bike since March. It was great to see our friends at the races. Stieg's bike took 4 kicks to start, he struggled in the sand, still did great. He wrecked on the first loop and broke his clutch lever, we spent 30 min in the pit trying to find a lever, and then filing it down to fit. He only made it 2 loops but was riding really good on the second loop.

Go STIEG

We had these number 1's made for Rob at the first of the year, and just put them on the bike the night before the race. So I had to get a pic. Rob and Bert rode the team race, it was a great time for them. They both are out of shape and were arguing who was going to ride the 3rd loop. Rob lost out on that one. They had to start in the am. class instead of the expert, and Rob started. He came into the pit 16th overall, not bad for starting 5 min after the experts. Bert then got on and rode a loop coming in 12th. And it was up to Rob to finish. He came in at the end in 5th right behind 4th, he said he was too tired to try and pass 4th place. He rode awesome, but has been a walking ad for icy hot this week.

After the race we went to Hatch and stayed at my Mom and Dad's house there. Sunday morning my Dad said he wanted to go for a ride and show us something. These Moqui Caves were what he wanted to show us. Hard to believe the Indians lived in these in the winter. But pretty neat.

As you can see they sit along this big canyon.

We took a different road home and look at the view of Lake Powell isn't it beautiful.

Happy Birthday Trax

2008-11-07T09:42:00.001-08:00

Since Traxton's Birthday was on Nov 1st we just spent the weekend in St. George. Thanks to Rob's parents for letting us have a party at their house. It was great that most of the family was able to make it. My kids love spending time with their cousins.

The Pirate Cake was a big hit.

We had good food and cake and ice cream and as usual Trax was spoiled. I can't believe he is already 4. He is getting so smart and loves going to school. Food , Family, and Fun what more can you ask for.

Halloween

2008-11-07T09:27:00.000-08:00

Kia, Talon, and Traxton got to dress up for school.
Stieg didn't dress up on Thurs. because the Middle School was going to Cedar to go bowling for the day

I guess I need to fix the date on my camera. Oh well not much we can do now.

Here they all are. We were about 30 min out side of Panaca when I realized I didn't pack Ferryn's costume. I was a little disappointed, because she was going to be Tinkerbell. I have never had a little princess for Halloween. Of course those of you that know Kia, would know that she has always been afraid of frill and lace. Thanks to Grandma Riggs for keeping some old costumes on hand. It was so great to be back in the neighborhood and see everyone. It made me miss home. As we were walking and visiting with everyone Rob said. "We used to live in a nice neighborhood, didn't we." The best. I guess you could say here in Panaca we live on what looks like the wrong side of the tracks. I post some pics sometime.

2008-10-26T18:33:00.000-07:00

After the homecoming parade we headed for the hills. The opening day of the rifle hunt was Sat. We had a blast enjoying the cool weather and great company camping. One of the guys that used to work for Rob and his wife came out and camped with us. Robs parents came out on Sat. and left Mon. morning and Rob's uncle and two of his daughters came out on Sun. It was a great time even if Rob and the guys couldn't find a decent buck. The weather was nice and cool and who can complain about dutch oven food.

My kids love these girls and miss them so much. It was great having them come out for the day

Lincoln Co. Homecoming

2008-10-26T18:08:00.000-07:00

Thurs. night we took our camp trailer out to our camping spot (so we would have one) it was the start of the Utah deer hunt and we came back to a fire in Panaca, a huge bon fire. All year long the residents of the county pile their limbs off the trees and their shrubs, and any scrap wood they have and they burn it in their homecoming bon fire. My pic doesn't do it justice but serious the burn pile and the fire was as big as the house we live in.

Last weekend was Lincoln Co. High homecoming so the kids were in the parade. The parade went all of two blocks, but I think we left with more candy than ever. Here is a pic of Stieg marching in the band.

Talon rode on a float and Kia ran behind one. Here is a shot of the kids and their candy

Stieg's 1st Buck

2008-10-13T12:10:00.000-07:00

After a few shots Stieg was able to get his first buck. The muzzle loader hunt was 10 days long and the only Friday and Saturday we were in St. George for a wedding and a baptism. So Sunday morning we all loaded in the Rhino and headed out. Just after it got light we spotted this little 4 point. It took Stieg some time to settle down but finally after a couple shots he got the deer down for good. All on his own, Rob and I wish we could say he gutted and cut it up all on his own too, but mom and dad helped. So we added a little more meat to the freezer and are going to find the jerky recipe.

First Blog

2008-10-13T11:40:00.000-07:00

O.K. This is so totally new for me, but after we moved Rob and I were checking out some of the old neighborhood blogs and we decided we were going to give it a try. Don't know how well I'm am going to do at keeping it up but here we go.