Fun Filled Weekend!

We have had a great weekend. To start with Michael and I were able attend my 25 year class reunion Saturday night. It was great to see people that I haven't seen in 25 years and see how well they have or have not aged. I would have to say that I am probably middle of the road. It was so fun to see my best friend, Lisa S. and to catch up with her. It was a little sad also. They had put together a DVD and there was a picture of my best friend, Doug who is not with us anymore. It was great to relive all the stupid and fun things we used to do. On Sunday after we attended the dedication of the newest temple we decided to take the boat out on her maiden voyage. I know, it was the Sabbath but we wanted Tyler to be part of the fun and he only has Sundays and Mondays off. We took Brandon, Kirsten, Tyler, Justin and Tyler's friend Hudson out on Utah Lake. What a blast! The day turned out to be perfect. We let the kids tube behind the boat and just wanted to see what "The Butt" would do. We had a little difficulty getting the boat back on the trailer at the end of the day but I am sure with practice it will get easier.

A New Addition....

We have a new addition to our family tonight and no it isn't a baby. It is a 1987, 21 foot Sea Ray boat. Michael has wanted a boat for a while and finally he got one. I don't know who was more excited Michael or Brandon. According to Kirsten, Brandon's wife, he didn't sleep a wink last night he was so excited. Brandon wanted to sleep in the boat tonight but Kirsten said, "No." I find it a little amazing since Brandon when he was little was terrified of boats. He loved to watch them be put in the water at Brower Park in Michigan but he didn't like being on them. Michael is like a kid in a candy store checking everything out. We are looking forward to lots of great family fun with the new boat. We are planning on taking it out on its maiden voyage this weekend.

Phillips Summer Resort

I have been telling my friend, Eric at work for months now that I post some pictures of the backyard. I have been such a slacker lately with my blog but I am going to try and be better. So finally....here my pictures of what we call "The Phillips Summer Resort." When we put the pool in we decided that it just wasn't worth it to try and grow grass so we brought in sand and created our own resort. It has a fire pit, tiki lamps, boardwalk, horseshoe pits, hammock and of course the pool. We absolutely love it!! The best part is probably no lawn mowing or watering. The only drawback is the dogs love to race around the pool, so we really have dog racing too, and they kick up the sand into the pool.