HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!

A quick note to wish the best family ever a very Happy New Year!
Can you believe it's been 10 years since we were warned about the new millennium?

So much has happened in the past 10 years.
Let's each make a list of what has happened in our lives since the year 2000.

I'll start...

Mom (1999) and Dad (1998) passed away more than 10 years ago but it still seems like yesterday.

Lisa had some serious health issues and multiple surgeries - the worst time of my life! Can't remember the dates (think it's a mental block).

We went on a cruise in 2000 - the best vacation ever!

Jim retired (2003), bought Maxx (2004) and we moved to Belleville (2005) - bought a house, sold a house, bought a condo.

A couple of family weddings and many precious additions (and expected additions) to our 3rd generation but I will let each of you post those details.

Can't think of anything else for Jim and I directly. Lots of day to day changes but nothing significant or life changing.
Look forward to reading all of yours.
Love to you all and Hoping 2010 will bring you Good Health and Everything you have ever wished for in a very big way!
xoxo

I know, I know...

Hello my dearest family,

Glad to hear Christmas was a lot of fun- I'm really sorry I missed it - I think it's an important time to get together and I relaly enjoy it every year!  There's a lot going on at the end of the 401 though that prevented me from coming....my car isn't running very well at all, and I still had lots to do for my move this weekend. At the time of planning, I also thought I would be at my old job still, and getting two weeks holidays.

Next year, I promise! I'm hoping to be up sometime in January or early February to see everyone again - especially Baby Reid, who I hear is just adorable!!

Jason and I have moved over four car loads already and I find myself wondering where I am going to put it all.  My apartment is pretty tiny! I have a second bedroom to use as a dressing room, so it will be awesome to finally have a closet that will hold all my clothes (there are a lot of them!).

I've realised that my perpetual need for "serving dishes" is crazy- not only do I not have room for them all, I rarely serve anything at all! LOL...I'll have to get creative with some storage solutions or start cooking some people dinner :)

We are finishing the move on Saturday (new couch being delivered!) so I am very excited to say the least!

Sierrah got totally spoiled for Christmas, we had to practically force her to open the next present because she was so consumed with the previous one!  She was very cute though and I can't believe how much she is talking these days.  Lately she;s been saying stuff liek "I had a very busy day" or "I'm very tired" and it's just too funny!

Tyler I heard you had a hot date last Sunday! How was it-- Will she be attending Christmas 2010 :) Everyone wants to know!

Anyways I am off to bed but I love you all and hope to see you guys soon! Remember, you are all welcome here anytime!  Love ya's!

xoxo
Sarah

Thanks Everyone

Thanks to everyine for a great time Sunday, we thuroughly enjoyed having everyine over. We are sorry that non of the London crew made it but it is understandable as you guys seem to always be the ones travelling....one of these days we will come to you. We were also sorry that Unlce Norm and the crew were unable to make it but our thoughts are with you and hope that you are feeling better soon.
I am sitting here on my laptop killing time in hopes that the power is restored before I go to bed so that I can turn everything off. You should have seen the sparks and the arcing that was happening as it was flashing on and off it was like aliens had landed.
It was very nice to meet our new addition to the family Mr. Reid Allan Dustin he is sooooo cute we are all very proud of you Tim and Stacey you have been very strong thru everything.
It is only 362 more days until christmas now so whom ever is planning to have this 2010s please speak up so that we can make arrangements lol.
We hope everyone has a fabulas New Years and makes lots of resulutions to keep and a few to break also.
We love you all very much,
the Phillips Clan + Mom

Merry Christmas to All!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

The day the little ones have been waiting for is finally here....try and I might to cancel Christmas, it just didn't happen this year, since a little blonde cutie pie strolled back into the country!

Sierrah and Jackie were over last night and Sierrah really wantd nothing other than a stocking full of french fries so I guess I wasted my money on all those toys , clothes and books! LOL I could have spent $2.69 and given her the Christmas she's been dreaming of!  She is coming back later this morning to open her presents from Nana and Aunt Sarah, should be awesome!

Hope you are all having a wonderful Christmas day so far and enjoying the company of your loved ones!

xoxox see you all soon!
Sarah 

Home for the Holidays

The day finally arrived . . . Reid was discharged from the hospital early this morning! Oh happy day. He was great on the ride home & has been sleeping well all day. Reid has had visits from Nana, Grampy, Aunt Tina & Uncle Lee today. Aunt Norma is due in the next hour or so. Jack has been well behaved all day so we are off to a great start in that dept.

Thanks for all the congrats msgs. I will do my best to post pictures & stay in better touch once we work out a routine around here.

Tim & I decided that we will take each day as it comes so not 100% sure what our Xmas plans will be yet but hope to see you all very soon.

xoxoxo

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARB & BRENDA!

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to 2 very special ladies in our family!
Hope you both have a wonderful day!
Love ya,
Lorraine & Jim

Christmas times a comin'.......

Good Morning all,

I hope this little note finds everyone ready for Christmas and if not you had better hurry up because you are WAY behind lol.
I just wanted to update everyone on the Christmas get together on the 27th of december. Everyone is welcome anytime here anytime after 3pm, unless the power goes out again and i have not showered yet lol.
If everyone could bring some sort of a dish that would be great. I think that i will be making a taco dip (that is what stacey normally brings so i am making for her so that she can concentrate on that little bundle of joy) and a hot crab dip in a bread bowl. oh and ashley is not able to make it so there will be meatballs made by wade.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone.
Hope you all have a great Christmas.
Love you all very much
The Phillips Clan

Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy Birthday Mom!
Hope this year is the best yet!
Have a wonderful day!
With lots of love today and always,
Kyle and Lisa
xo

The boy

Reid

Lock up your daughters there a new man in town

Just home to do some laundry and I thought I would officially announce that at seven forty Dec 7 Reid Allan Dustin came into our lives and he's perfect. He weighed in at four pounds ten ounces and although he's the smallest baby in the nursery he's definatley the cutest! Although Reids a premy He doesn't have any health problems and as soon as he figures out how to feed properly he'll be coming home. From what we've been told it will be a week at the earliest. Stacey may be in the hospital until Saturday but they jut tell us day by day, I think she prefers to be there as even if they discharge her we still have to go back ever three hours for his feedings so why not stay there where she can focus on him. Thanks for all your love and I'll try to keep you posted but we will be pretty busy running to and fro . Signed The happiest proudest dad in belleville!

Welcome Baby Dustin

What an awsome Christmas present for all of us! Congratulations Tim and Stacey! I guess today would be the beginning of the rest of your lives....
I can't wait to meet him and hold him in my arms. I am so happy for all three of you.
If you ever need a babysitter for a short time feel free to call on me. I can provide you with good references.
Love to all of you.
xoxo

Early Christmas Gift!

Congratulations to Stacey and Tim on the safe arrival of their baby boy!
My guess is this little guy was getting tired of having his picture taken - another ultrasound scheduled for last night. He decided he would make an appearance in person instead and deliver the best gift ever to his Mom and Dad and family!
OK you two - now it's time to give this precious little guy a name!
Love to you all,
Lorraine
xo

Labour Day in December!?!

Alright folks, labour has started!
Last update: contractions were 5 mins. apart. The doctor was coming back to check the progress at dinner time tonight.
Looks like we might have another family member sooner than later!
Any guesses on when Baby Dustin will make his appearance?
My guess...
Tuesday December 8, 2009 at 3:42 a.m.
We are thinking of you guys and sending positive thoughts and lots of love! Congratulations everyone... truth be told, our family makes beautiful babies!

5 weeks to go!

Welcome to the blog Tyler! Glad to FINALLY see you on here. Now you just have to remember to give as an update every once in a while.

Sorry to hear about the job Ashley. I hope things start to improve w/ Blake in the New Year.

Uncle Kevin must be recovered from his surgery as I hear he was off to Tyler's hockey tournament this weekend. I also hear he may be bringing my baby bedding back w/ him??

Angela I hear you had a 2nd interview. I hope you get some good news back from that.

Michael came home to Mom's on Friday & I hear Jaclyn & Sierrah are due back tomorrow. So hopefully we will all see the 3 of them @ Wade & Angela's on the 27th.

Steven & Tim were working on the baby's room again this weekend. Michael was also helping w/ the painting. Still some work to do but the end is now in sight. I refuse to bring out Xmas stuff until this baby stuff can all be put away. I am a little worried we may not decorate for a 2nd year in a row.

My swelling got pretty bad yesterday. It looked like my one foot was going to explode. It was a little scary. The swelling has gone down today. I never thought it would drive me so crazy to be able to do nothing. I just feel like there is so much to be done & I can't do it so it is a little frustrating.

Mom & I are going to Pickering tomorrow night for a 3D/4D ultrasound app't. I am excited about it.

Hope you all enjoy the rest of your weekend! xoxoxo