Phillips Family Reunion & 24th of July

This year for the Phillips family reunion we went to lava hot springs.  The theme was missionary service, AnnaLee gathered all the flags from the countries that the Phillips family had served either on missions or military and each one come up.  It was so amazing to see all the missionary service that had come just from our family.  I love the legacy that I came from, I am so thankful for my Grandparents that started this tradition many years ago, I am thankful for the testimonies that have been shared through out these reunions because it has helped me gain my own testimony.  I am so blessed to be a part of the Phillips family!

 The 24th of July Ogden Parade...

 Fun tradition of 24th BBQ and fire works with the family at our house!

More side walk chalk.... SUPER FUN!

We wanted to take the kids on a hike up to waterfall canyon (our first date 15 years ago) we hadn't been back since then,  well we didn't get very far, we didn't know where we were going so we ended up walking a lot and then finding this little creek to stop for snacks and a few pictures.  Maybe next year we will try it again!

Summer 2013

BranDee and JT invited us to go to this youth rodeo.  BranDee hooked up
Broc and he was able to ride a sheep. He was so brave got right on there and hung on tight.  The sheep won and kicked him off pretty fast but he had a GREAT time and can't wait to do it again!

Some of the kids favorite things to do this summer was to write on the sidewalk with chalk. It kept them busy for hours.  One Friday night Bryon and I got home from a date and noticed that we had been toilet papered and chalked.  After a little bit of investigating it looked like it was some girls from Auston's class.  Auston didn't think it was very cute but I did:)

Play dough fun... and homemade lava lamp in a jar. 

Auston has some of his friends discovered the perfect tree behind Bryce and Cassie's house.  They brought over nails and wood and saws and had hours of fun creating the perfect place to call their own. 

Wiggle carts hooked together with jump ropes pulled by Broc!

 We met Michelle and Kristy at Beus pond had lunch and walked around...

 Sam and Rienie have adopted Wheat as one of the grandkids they like to buy him toys and help make him happy. They got him this new kennel that Drake thought was fun to play in.

 Wheat is known to be destructive. He pretty much destroys anything left out.  Sam and Rienie saw this rubber tire and thought there is no way that he will be able to destroy it... well it took him a few days but he destroyed it too!!! He sure did love it though!

 The kids like to take pictures of Drake sleeping in his car seat:)