Life is precious

Last Sunday our Gospel Doctrine instructor asked us what we would say to our loved ones if we knew we only had a short time on this earth left. I thought about it on my drive home...I have thought about it every day since then. I thought of what I would tell my husband, what I would tell my children and what I would tell my sisters, my dad and mom and my friends. In my heart I have a message for all of them personally. Life on earth is short. We never know when we will lose someone or be the one who goes.

I told Robb I needed to go home and record in my journal my thoughts on this and on how I feel about my life and the impact each person in my life has made. I used to be really good at writing in my journal when I was at Rick's College and BYU. I love reading what I did back then. Many things have happened in my life since then, both good and bad that I have not recorded. I think I will sit and write a bit tonight in my journal. I have so much to be thankful for.

Life is too short to be mean and selfish. Before you speak, think. Don't ever say things you will regret...to a child, to a spouse, or to a friend. Show a little love; A little love can go a long way. (recognize that Brite Music tune?)

Well, that's all for now. I feel better now. :-)

The Sisters' Thanksgiving!

These are the feet of sisters! Robbie, Tina and Judy...we spent Thanksgiving together and a good time was had by all....right down to our jingle socks!


For the first time as adults, Judy, Robbie and Tina were together for Thanksgiving! We were there with our spouses and even had the opportunity to attend the Columbus Ohio Temple together....another first!!!

We have much to be thankful for...

We love our parents

Robb, Tina, Dad, Randy and Robbie


Mom and Robb

Mom Jinx

We had her here for a few days but she had to go back home unexpectedly. Hopefully we will see her again soon.

While this wonderful mom was here we managed to go shopping, go to a show at the local college Tina goes to, eat lots of good food and even start a 2000 piece jigsaw puzzle.

Thank you mom for taking your time and money to come and visit us even if it was too short. We love you and appreciate everything you do. You are a treasure to us.

Mom Phillips is coming to town! :-)

Robb and I are so excited! His mom is coming to visit us for three weeks! I don't know how I got so lucky to have such a wonderful mother-in-law. She is one of the sweetest people I have ever met! I'm going to take her to a show on campus and maybe we'll go to the mall and the movies and have popcorn! :-) She is on vacation, so we don't want to wear her out! I got her bedroom all ready today. She will be here Saturday! Look for pictures of her on here later!

Grandbabies!

My beautiful grandchildren...how I love them!

The new Tina

When you grunt to tie your shoes or when your doctor tells you to lose 10 lbs because of high blood pressure and high cholesterol or you will be taking medication, then it is time to do something about it!

I decided to not just lose 10 lbs but to lose 30. I DID IT!

I hate to admit to the world that I was in a size 12, but I was...and they were getting tight. I am happy to say I own a pair of size 4 jeans and they fit perfectly!

I feel better, have more energy and shopping is fun again! I have changed my eating habits and exercise is becoming a part of my daily routine. It's nice to be back in the single digit clothes! Yay me!

Welcome to our new Blog

Hi! Welcome to our new blog! We have been inspired by all of you bloggers out there and have decided to join you. We have a busy, full life and think this will be a good way to keep track of everything. Please give your comments (good or bad) as you read. We're new at this so be kind.