PHINES FAMILY UPDATE
Join us on our adventures across the United States

with 3 rugrats, an army guy and me...

oh and don't forget Kosmo :)

May 23, 2009

Baseball Games and Pickle Pops!!

For those of you that aren't in the south, you may not know what a Pickle Pop is. Well it is exactly what it sounds like...FROZEN PICKLE JUICE!!!! YUCK for me...but yum for the kids LOL. Baseball games mean it is pickle pop season!!!

Here is what most kids look like that are sitting at games...even in the dugouts LOL..

From Daltons Ball Game 2009


Then there is Jake!!! This is what happens when Jake has a pickle pop...

From Daltons Ball Game 2009


I am glad that pickle pop season is over!!! No more game and no more salty treats LOL.

Memorial Day Weekend!

Growing up, this weekend was always a signal that school was almost out! It was a time for camping and BBQing and in Montana a sign that summer would soon really begin (not just a tease here and there) even though most of these weekends it was snowing LOL. As we all got older it became a 4 day weekend and an excuse to play and for many an excuse to party. Now as this Memorial Day falls upon us it is a time to remember. A time that our family now remembers those we have loved and lost. Living our life we have loved and lost quite a few loved ones...

I remember Josh bringing home this guy..he soon was coming for lunch and JT soon had an Uncle Dave that he treasured and loved as much as his own Dad. Dave was so wonderful to JT and such an awesome friend to Josh. He was an amazing friend and an amazing Uncle to my children. He is one that I will hold close to my heart forever. To this day thinking about loosing him brings tears to my eyes...
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Sgt David Anthony Mitts, December 4, 2004, KIA Mosul, Iraq

Mo was another dear friend. He was one that always made us laugh with his loud and boisterous personality. Oh the memories of days at the park, and balls where from across the room he would say something and everyone could here LOL.

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Salamo Tuialuuluu, December 4, 2004. KIA Mosul, Iraq.


They both were amazing soldiers and were amazing friends to those around them. They lost their lives saving others around them and are true heroes.

This Memorial Day take time to remember those that have lost their lives for our freedoms. It is a time for fun and relaxation, but most importantly a time for reflection and remembrance.

May 22, 2009

And Then There Was....

WATER DAY!!!!!!!!

From Water Day

Of Course Jake was in on the fun!

From Water Day

I promise I send her to school with her hair done!!!

From Water Day

From Water Day

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Slip and Slide!!!

From Water Day

Popscicles at the end of a VERY long day!!!!

Next Up....

2nd Grade went on a field trip to the Montgomery Zoo. JT has been very lucky...the week before he went on a 3rd grade field trip to the Space and Science Center....The 2nd Grade was supposed to have gone that day as well but got rained out. So JT ended up going on both!!!


From 2nd grade 2009 field trip zoo

Our Group Entering Asia

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JT is such a goober!!

From 2nd grade 2009 field trip zoo

Jake came along for the fun!

From 2nd grade 2009 field trip zoo

That day was FULL of kids!!!

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From 2nd grade 2009 field trip zoo

This is the same baby monkey that we saw the last time we went. It has grown a little LOL. It was fun to see how it had changed since the last time.

From 2nd grade 2009 field trip zoo

JT and Trinity...his really good friend...they are military too and totally bonded last year in 1st grade. Hopefully they will be together again next year as they have really helped each other through some crazy times LOL. Trinity's dad was gone and JT "got" it...now Josh is gone and she "gets" it. They are like two little grown up sitting together discussing experiences when they think no one is watching. It is the sweetest thing ever!!!

May 21, 2009

Well....

LOTS has been happening in the last couple of weeks. We have had activities almost everyday! I had finals last week so I was busy working on those instead of blogging (Bad me LOL). I am now going to catch up...or attempt to. I really should be folding laundry, but blogging sounds much more appealing...I have ever mentioned how much I hate laundry....I think I miss Josh partly because he was SO awesome and folding the laundry. I will wash and dry no biggie, but folding and putting away UGH...I'd rather scrub toilets! LOL Anyway, the first event....



FIELD DAY!!

The kids had a blast during this and did really well! It was a beautiful day for it!


From Field Day 2009


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Savannah being herself LOL

From Field Day 2009

May 11, 2009

An update and trip!!!

From Dahlonega


Well we have had lots of adventures these last few weeks. We have had ballgame after ballgame and storm after storm LOL. I haven't taken many pictures lately because well for awhile my battery was dead and now my camera won't turn on. I need to see what in the world is going on tomorrow because this next two weeks has many important events coming up which I will share more about later :).

This weekend the kids and I took a break after a VERY long week and headed north to visit our great friends in Dahlonega (thank goodness Margaux's camera works :) We got there late Saturday afternoon, leaving after JT's ball game. We headed straight to the strawberry fields and then home for a BBQ. Then today we headed off to the Dahlonega town square and then back to get more Strawberries. We all had so much fun and I am so glad I went to visit. It is so nice flip flopping houses so that one of us gets a much needed break! I am looking forward to Bryan having schools this summer so I can visit her and keep her company :).
From Dahlonega

The Boys

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Cohen wondering if it is red enough.




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YAY I got one!!!

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What happens when Miss Payton gets the bucket!

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Margaux and the kids.