Ok…we have not updated the blog in awhile…while we certainly don’t contest the fact that we are slackers…we do have a method to our madness, as our camera is fully loaded with tons of fun blog worthy pictures (honestly…we took pictures in Cambodia with the blog in mind…DON'T JUDGE US…you know you all do it, too!) but, sadly, our charger is in California. We will just have to make a trip to California and pick it up. Well, let’s see, what has gone on in our lives? We just finished with the slew of Phillips’ birthdays and I am happy that the best was saved for last as Eric’s birthday topped it all off on Feb 22. We had a fun time at Geoff & Jody’s eating Bar-B-Q ribs, potatoes, corn and pies (Eric’s favorites Chocolate and Pumpkin).
I got him (joint with his parents) a home gym system, some UFC stuff and a pair of waders (top of the line says Jim Phillips). My parents surprised us and knowing that Eric broke his watch while we were moving, bought him a ROLEX!!! Pretty cool, huh? We haven’t gotten it sized yet…but pictures to come.
Oh, yes, and there is a matter in which I need to discuss publicly…George and Joan’s shortbread cookies. They kindly sent Jim & Julie and Annie & Bryan some of these decadent cookies this past Christmas. Eric and I said nothing (though they are my favorite cookies, EVER!)…no complaints, nothing…somehow we got a package misplaced in our car labeled to Jim Phillips…the whereabouts of this package was disclosed MANY times to the party who was to receive it…anyways, last week we opened the package and it was the missing cookies for the rest of the family. We just want it publicly known that we were the only family that actually ate the cookies after they were found (... months after they were made and still delicious)…we also were thoughtful in Cambodia and bought a special gift with Joan & George in mind…so, moral of the story…we ought to hold a place of favor once more and this whole cookie debauchery should be put in the past. That is all. I said goodbye!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Lazy Trash!
So, Eric and I haven't had a chance to download all of our pictures as we have come down with colds, are still adjusting to the time change and working...geez, you don't realize how quickly you become lazy trash!
Anyway, my friend Holly Nelson Love Bird Tagged me...so, here I go:
1. Where did you and your husband meet?
We met in Laramie, Wyoming after being set up by my institute choir director and Eric's brother Adam...we went to a restaurant called Altitude, which was a good thing, as all of my employees had already broken down all of the eating options in Laramie and what each respective choice said about Eric...HAHAHA! Those funny guys I used to work with...Altitude was what they unanimously voted as the only respectable choice. Check plus for Eric!
2. First thing you said to each other?
This will be a big surprise...Eric called me (almost ten minutes after he was supposed to be at my apartment) saying, "Umm...this is kind of embarrassing...but, I'm lost." Little did I know how indicative that was of who Eric is and his personality. A little flawed, but eternally accepting of that and very open and up front about it...all in all, though, still a pretty darn perfect package!
3. What was your first date?
Like I wrote earlier, we went to dinner and then went to rent a video at Hasting. Eric kept asking me to grab certain videos...I couldn't understand why, until I realized he only asked me to get the DVD's which were on the TOP shelf...that jerk!!! We rented the Grudge 2 (lame!!!) and watched it at his brother (Adam) and sis-in-law's (Camille) apartment...that's when Camille claims we were, "FULL ON CUDDLING!" Which we were not!! :) Honestly! Then he took me to my place and we sat and talked for about four hours. It was a perfect first date!
4. Where was our first kiss?
In my apartment in Salt Lake. We were in my room watching a movie...and he's going to kill me for telling this part...he looked at me...we both knew it was coming...it's the moment, you know...you just know...well, apparently Eric wasn't sure because he had to ask, "Can I kiss you?" How does a girl, any self respecting girl answer that question? Yes, please. No, thank you. Perhaps, later, when the mood is restored? I just laughed and he went in for the infamous first kiss.
5. Long or short courtship/engagement?
It was pretty short...there's no real way around that answer. Actually...we knew pretty early...but Eric had this stigma of not wanting to have the shortest engagement out of his brothers...so, we waited...we met in Feb...were engaged in May and married in August. What can I say, when it's right, it's right.
6. Where did you get engaged?
At my work...it was my first day at First Bank in Evanston (this was before we knew where we would be living for sure) and I was working with the other Commercial Loan officer when the president of the bank came in and said he needed to speak with me. The loan officer replied that we would just be another moment. "Actually, I need to talk to you NOW." A little shocked I followed him out the room where he told me that there was an inconsistency with my resume. "Oh, did you find out about my jail time?" I kidded. No smile, no laugh, "I'm not sure, we'll need to go to the board and see what the Corporate Office says." Gosh...I was kidding, no jail time, no conviction...just bad timing for humor. Anyway, he opened the door and I saw little legs running...Brooke? Dylan? Hanky? What were Eric's nieces and nephew's doing there? And Eric's brother Geoff (with a video camera) and sis-in-law Jody (with a camera). I had just gotten lasik surgery so I wasn't exactly sure I was seeing things correctly. Then I looked to my right and Eric was on one knee with roses and a ring. And the rest is history!
7. Where were you married?
At the Salt Lake Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Aug. 8, 2007
8. Where did you go on your honeymoon?
We knew my parents were sending us to China & Taiwan for our honeymoon in a few weeks, so Eric planned a super fun Mini-honeymoon all over Utah and Wyoming. We went to the Zoo...to Lagoon (which I LOVED!) Horseback riding...it was all so much fun!
O.k.,... I Tag Annie Palmer, Meradith Christensen, Kristina Hopper, Camille Phillips, Reichel used-to-be-Roque and Julie Phillips
Anyway, my friend Holly Nelson Love Bird Tagged me...so, here I go:
1. Where did you and your husband meet?
We met in Laramie, Wyoming after being set up by my institute choir director and Eric's brother Adam...we went to a restaurant called Altitude, which was a good thing, as all of my employees had already broken down all of the eating options in Laramie and what each respective choice said about Eric...HAHAHA! Those funny guys I used to work with...Altitude was what they unanimously voted as the only respectable choice. Check plus for Eric!
2. First thing you said to each other?
This will be a big surprise...Eric called me (almost ten minutes after he was supposed to be at my apartment) saying, "Umm...this is kind of embarrassing...but, I'm lost." Little did I know how indicative that was of who Eric is and his personality. A little flawed, but eternally accepting of that and very open and up front about it...all in all, though, still a pretty darn perfect package!
3. What was your first date?
Like I wrote earlier, we went to dinner and then went to rent a video at Hasting. Eric kept asking me to grab certain videos...I couldn't understand why, until I realized he only asked me to get the DVD's which were on the TOP shelf...that jerk!!! We rented the Grudge 2 (lame!!!) and watched it at his brother (Adam) and sis-in-law's (Camille) apartment...that's when Camille claims we were, "FULL ON CUDDLING!" Which we were not!! :) Honestly! Then he took me to my place and we sat and talked for about four hours. It was a perfect first date!
4. Where was our first kiss?
In my apartment in Salt Lake. We were in my room watching a movie...and he's going to kill me for telling this part...he looked at me...we both knew it was coming...it's the moment, you know...you just know...well, apparently Eric wasn't sure because he had to ask, "Can I kiss you?" How does a girl, any self respecting girl answer that question? Yes, please. No, thank you. Perhaps, later, when the mood is restored? I just laughed and he went in for the infamous first kiss.
5. Long or short courtship/engagement?
It was pretty short...there's no real way around that answer. Actually...we knew pretty early...but Eric had this stigma of not wanting to have the shortest engagement out of his brothers...so, we waited...we met in Feb...were engaged in May and married in August. What can I say, when it's right, it's right.
6. Where did you get engaged?
At my work...it was my first day at First Bank in Evanston (this was before we knew where we would be living for sure) and I was working with the other Commercial Loan officer when the president of the bank came in and said he needed to speak with me. The loan officer replied that we would just be another moment. "Actually, I need to talk to you NOW." A little shocked I followed him out the room where he told me that there was an inconsistency with my resume. "Oh, did you find out about my jail time?" I kidded. No smile, no laugh, "I'm not sure, we'll need to go to the board and see what the Corporate Office says." Gosh...I was kidding, no jail time, no conviction...just bad timing for humor. Anyway, he opened the door and I saw little legs running...Brooke? Dylan? Hanky? What were Eric's nieces and nephew's doing there? And Eric's brother Geoff (with a video camera) and sis-in-law Jody (with a camera). I had just gotten lasik surgery so I wasn't exactly sure I was seeing things correctly. Then I looked to my right and Eric was on one knee with roses and a ring. And the rest is history!
7. Where were you married?
At the Salt Lake Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Aug. 8, 2007
8. Where did you go on your honeymoon?
We knew my parents were sending us to China & Taiwan for our honeymoon in a few weeks, so Eric planned a super fun Mini-honeymoon all over Utah and Wyoming. We went to the Zoo...to Lagoon (which I LOVED!) Horseback riding...it was all so much fun!
O.k.,... I Tag Annie Palmer, Meradith Christensen, Kristina Hopper, Camille Phillips, Reichel used-to-be-Roque and Julie Phillips
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
cheH kuhn boozee mo-an!
That means, "I know how to grind spark plugs and chicken!" I thought I would come up with a random phrase to say in Cham to all the local Cambodians!
Well, we thought we should give a quick notice to people that we are going to Cambodia, Hong Kong and China for the next few weeks and won't be updating the blog or answering our phones. We will be thinking of you all as we walk around in our shorts & T-Shirts! :)
We will write the moment we get back to the States!
Well, we thought we should give a quick notice to people that we are going to Cambodia, Hong Kong and China for the next few weeks and won't be updating the blog or answering our phones. We will be thinking of you all as we walk around in our shorts & T-Shirts! :)
We will write the moment we get back to the States!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
A Home & A Family
So, it was inevitable that we had to go to California and get all of my furniture and belongings that have been in storage for over a year. So, my mom, Eric and I woke up at 6 a.m. and headed off to get the U-haul (the largest they had to offer) and meet up with the movers...we were on the road by 1 o’clock and ready to conquer the roads…all was well until we reached Elko, Nevada (the fact that we were in Elko, Nevada was already painful in and of itself) and the blizzard hit us. There were times that we had to drive 19mph. (…and by “we” I mean Eric drove the ENTIRE TIME) and did not reach Kemmerer until 7:45 the next morning. We took a little nap and some people from our new ward (Thanks Roger, Eric and Wayne!!!) helped us move the entire truck full of stuff within a few hours. Unpacking all my boxes was like Christmas times a thousand!!! Finding little treasures that were long stored in the recesses of my memories was thrilling. Some treasures were more valuable in their monetary sense…some were valuable in their convenience (like my beloved Pink Kitchen aid, my bread machine and my nice knives)…and some were purely for the warm feelings of home that they brought me. I decided after seeing the multitude of clothes that I had, that I would donate any unnecessary items to the D.I….some that did not make the list that probably ought to have were my pajama pants I got in 7th grade that just remind my of so many nights lounging at home…a home that I did not have to pay the mortgage or light bill on…also, my Sorority sweatshirt that I never wore while I was actually in the sorority…or the purple tie-dyed shirt I made my first day in the dorms as part my first college activity. Some things are just not meant to let go of! Cheers to having a house and a husband and having it turn into a home and a family!
We will add pictures so you can see the transformation of our house since day one!
We will add pictures so you can see the transformation of our house since day one!
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Finnan Haddie
So, Christmas was SO much fun this year...we woke up (were woken up) early and headed over to Geoff & Jody's (Eric's older brother and wife) house to watch their kids (Dylan, Brooke & Alex A.k.a Hanky) open presents...the glee of kids is truly infectious...it was so cute to hear their reactions to everything...we all knew that Dylan was getting a Wii for Christmas, so every time Dylan opened a game that was for the wii (instead of the X-box which he owned) everyone just kept saying, "Man, what is with Santa this year...doesn't he know you don't have a Wii?" Dylan fell for it, hook line and sinker!! Then we went back to Eric’s parents’ house (Jim & Julie) and opened presents! Giving is good…but so is getting. I got this amazing complete Nativity scene from Eric’s mom and my sister-in-law Jody. Eric got me a sewing machine and EVERYTHING I asked for (which was only two things…but still…he is amazing at making me feel spoiled!) We got Eric’s father an iPod complete with Western oldies and Julie a Diamond necklace with a diamond for each member in her immediate family. Then, after a lazy day in the matching P.J's we were all given, we had the traditional Christmas breakfast of poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce, English muffins, fruit and one of my new favorite things IN THE WORLD!!! (it’s not for all…but I love all seafood and smoked anything is pretty good in my eyes)....
Finnan Haddie!!
“The Scottish have been smoking fish for -- well, forever. One can hardly think of the Scottish lochs without the true Scottish national dish coming to mind (no, not haggis): Finnan Haddie. Finnan haddie is an ancient tradition; rich, cold-water haddock smoked with hardwoods until meltingly tender and exceedingly rich. Its origins are unknown. We can imagine pre-historic Man, having discovered the bounty of the ocean, having too much fish to eat all at once. Perhaps he leaves a fillet of haddock on a spear by his fire and awakes the next morning to discover that the fire has not only preserved the smoked fish, but transformed it into a buttery, rich delicacy. With no tea to drink, he enjoys his new-found treasure by itself, and history is made.”
Here’s the website if you really want to know ALL about Finnan Haddie
http://www.mackenzieltd.com/mackenzie/finnan_haddie.html
Finnan Haddie!!
“The Scottish have been smoking fish for -- well, forever. One can hardly think of the Scottish lochs without the true Scottish national dish coming to mind (no, not haggis): Finnan Haddie. Finnan haddie is an ancient tradition; rich, cold-water haddock smoked with hardwoods until meltingly tender and exceedingly rich. Its origins are unknown. We can imagine pre-historic Man, having discovered the bounty of the ocean, having too much fish to eat all at once. Perhaps he leaves a fillet of haddock on a spear by his fire and awakes the next morning to discover that the fire has not only preserved the smoked fish, but transformed it into a buttery, rich delicacy. With no tea to drink, he enjoys his new-found treasure by itself, and history is made.”
Here’s the website if you really want to know ALL about Finnan Haddie
http://www.mackenzieltd.com/mackenzie/finnan_haddie.html
Monday, December 24, 2007
Twas the night before Christmas...
...and all through the plant, not a supervisor around, not one could be found...so, I have the lucky position of having to work the day before Christmas and the day after Christmas...but not just like any regular day...I get to come in to work at FIVE in the morning...and I will most likely be driving in from Evanston (much like I did today).
So, we had a little scare yesterday with Eric's father, Jim. He had a terrible migraine and was treated for everything BUT the migraine...I guess there are good and bad points to being a successful, well-known attorney. Ironic, the last procedure they did to rule anything out...they stated that the most common side effect was a pretty nasty headache that would last a few days... I think I am pretty mainstream and conservative...but sometimes, my tree-hugging, liberal, holistic, California side comes out and I just disagree with the way some things are handled...trying to rule out even the most obscure and improbable diagnosis all the while aggravating the original symptom...it just seems wrong...but alas, I never went to medical school and I'm sure if they were to have caught something, I would be grateful. None the less, it sure makes any squabbles or expectations of a perfect holiday seem obsolete in light of much more important things: family, friends & loved ones.
Eric and Bryan (Eric's sister's husband...who HAS gone through medical school) gave Jim a blessing last night at the hospital. I have to say that it touched me, so unexpectedly...I have seen many blessing administered...but to see my husband and brother-in-law be worthy, righteous priesthood holders who needn't hesitate for a moment to question their worthiness consecrate oil and give a blessing to my father-in-law with my mother-in-law in the room...however cheesy it may sound, I was overcome with emotions...that's what it's all about, families, ETERNAL families...being a part of a living gospel and seeing the miraculous effects it has on the lives of those who will accept His message.
I thank Heavenly Father for blessing me, however brief a moment it might have been, to really feel & comprehend the meaning of Christmas!
So, we had a little scare yesterday with Eric's father, Jim. He had a terrible migraine and was treated for everything BUT the migraine...I guess there are good and bad points to being a successful, well-known attorney. Ironic, the last procedure they did to rule anything out...they stated that the most common side effect was a pretty nasty headache that would last a few days... I think I am pretty mainstream and conservative...but sometimes, my tree-hugging, liberal, holistic, California side comes out and I just disagree with the way some things are handled...trying to rule out even the most obscure and improbable diagnosis all the while aggravating the original symptom...it just seems wrong...but alas, I never went to medical school and I'm sure if they were to have caught something, I would be grateful. None the less, it sure makes any squabbles or expectations of a perfect holiday seem obsolete in light of much more important things: family, friends & loved ones.
Eric and Bryan (Eric's sister's husband...who HAS gone through medical school) gave Jim a blessing last night at the hospital. I have to say that it touched me, so unexpectedly...I have seen many blessing administered...but to see my husband and brother-in-law be worthy, righteous priesthood holders who needn't hesitate for a moment to question their worthiness consecrate oil and give a blessing to my father-in-law with my mother-in-law in the room...however cheesy it may sound, I was overcome with emotions...that's what it's all about, families, ETERNAL families...being a part of a living gospel and seeing the miraculous effects it has on the lives of those who will accept His message.
I thank Heavenly Father for blessing me, however brief a moment it might have been, to really feel & comprehend the meaning of Christmas!
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Saturday we drove to Salt Lake and went for a Hayride at the Wheeler Historic Farm through what could only be called a winter wonderland...I think what made it so special, was the excitement and glee from all the nieces and nephews, grandkids, cousins, etc.
Pictured are me and the three "Brutes." Zaney, Brock, Cole and I climbed into a tree house and pretended like we were prisoners in jail.
Eric and I love them SO much! We were lucky to get to spend some time with them on our honeymoon at Lagoon...man, we were sold for life...their happiness is truly infectious!
Later that night, we went to a church house and had bread bowls and soup! Yum Yum!!! And we got to visit with Eric's cousins and their respective spouses. Here is a picture of Eric's cousin Becky and his cousin Jason's wife Meradith and me.
If we only lived in Salt Lake, we would all be
BFF's!!!! 
After dinner we had a white elephant exchange and here is what Julie got!! It's a good look! :)
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