The Philips Family

With so many blessings in this life, being the mom of Bree has been one of my favorites. She is such an amazing and talented little girl. She joined our family on June 16, 2004. We knew she came to the right parents because she came out screaming like a pterodactyl! She is a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. We love you so much, Bree!

Bree, my little entrepreneur, decided she wanted money to add to the " Legoland jar", (and I told her she had to get her rock collection out of my kitchen). She set out to sell her prized possessions. She advertised with a sign which read; Rocks 50 cents. She then stood outside for 30 minutes holding her sign. No takers. She came back in the house, turned her sign over, and wrote,"Beautiful Rocks 50 cents". 30 more minutes, still no customers. We went for a walk and she brought her rocks and sign with her. We only saw one person. When we got home, she walked up to Daddy, defeated, and with tears in her eyes told him her woes. "Nobody bought my rocks, Daddy." Well, wouldn't you know it, Daddy bought one of those 50 cent rocks, pilfered from his own yard. He really is the best Daddy ever.

Every night the kids sing to Miss Mals right before bed. David is always pretty creative, but tonight I found super funny. David:♪♫Lullaby and good night go to sleep my sweet baby. Legoland, Legoland, Legoland, I want to go on a (not a typo) sumbarine. Sumbarine, sumbarine when you wake me up crying I can't sleep I don't like it. Pirate, pirate, pirate. Captain Hook went to bed and bumped his head and couldn't get up in the morning.♪♫ Bree decided to tell Mals a story tonight instead of sing a song. Bree:Once upon a time, the end. Then Donny sang Angels We Have Heard on High. Ahhhhh, I love my life!!! ;

Dear Mr. Macey, Today I thought it would be a good idea to bring my four children to your store to pick up something last minute for dinner. I literally needed two items. They thought it would be okay to run, jump and generally act as though they had ants in their pants. I saw a friend and stayed to talk for just a few minutes. This gave them the "permission" and opportunity to act as a clog down the juice aisle. I would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused your other customers. I would say that it would never happen again, but you know that would be a lie. Sincerely, Mother of the Calm Challenged

Donny, Bree, David, and Mallory on their first birthdays.

No, he did not eat a smurf!

Four years ago this minute, I was being prepped for surgery to bring David Christopher Philips into this world. He has been an absolute joy to our family. He says the funniest things. The way he smiles with his giant dimples is adorable, and everything is,"Of course, I get it!" I thank the Lord for sending me this little man. I love you so much, David! Happy Birthday!