Gone for 6 1/2 weeks

Sorry friends and family, we were out of town to Virginia Beach for the whole month of July and part of August for vacation. We had a great time and had the opportunity to see and visit lots of family and friends. I had a small accident that landed me in the hospital for 4 days, (basically, I passed out in the airport, fell and ended up going into labor with a placenta abbruption.) Everything is okay now, and the baby is doing good. Chip had the opportunity to participate in a Surf camp where he learned all the basics and then some from some pretty amazing teachers. Let's just say he is hooked now and cannot wait to get back in the water. He also got to go to Bible camp, the same one Rachel and I attended when we were kids. After 4 days of no teeth brushing, drinking sweet tea at every meal and not having mom and dad around Chip decided camp was his favorite part of vacation. Imagine that right!!!  Lola kind of went with the flow while we were there, just enjoying Nana and Papa's attention and all of her new friends. Let's just say we all had a great time but like all great things they had to come to an end when we had to travel back to AZ so Chip could start 1st grade. Check out our Vacation photos using the Shutterfly link. (I will warn you, there are a lot of pictures!!!)

One last thing, william started 1st grade two weeks ago and absolutely loves his teacher. She is really up his alley.  He is playing Soccer and Football this fall and I guess we will see which one he sticks with.(Mom is voting for Soccer) Lola is trying to get used to attention from me and not everyone else under the sun. Hopefully she will start Dancenastics shortly, to give us both a break. Billy is doing great. He is trying to get used to not being a bachelor again, and is really looking forward to his change of command in September. As for me, I am just trucking along, counting down the days till baby number 3 comes. According to my calendar, 8 weeks and counting. We will keep you posted on that as it comes.

The Army's 233rd B-day Celebration at Fort Huachuca

The army had its 233rd b-day celebration on friday and the Philyaw family helped celebrate it by eating steak and crab at the DFAC and attending the parade and final formation that afternoon. It was kinda cool even though there were so many people we couldn't even find daddy. But we got some pics of the event. See if you can find him!!!

British Soccer Camp

Ha, I told you all i could keep up with this. Well this week we have been completely distracted down by British Soccer Camp. Everyday for three hours with coaches from England and Britain and sorts of places that come and teach the kids soccer skills. We have had a lot of fun with it. Even Lola and i have had fun watching all the kiddos play. They do some crazy games and really keep the kids involved and entertain. Take a look at our Camp pics for some insights. 

Hello Again from our Family!!!!

Hello family and friends, 

I am updating our new blog and sending out for all of you to view. Keep it in your favorites or on your desktop. We will have new pics and updated info. hopefully 2-3 times a month. 

Our family now just got back from an awesome trip to San Diego, we visited Sea World and Lego Land, which both kids absolutely loved. We stayed at Coronado Naval Lodge which is absolutely beautiful. Take a look at our San Diego pictures to see our beach babes. 

Chip also graduated Kindergarten and received a certificate and medal for reading 263 books all by himself. He is so ready for First grade and is already counting down the days. Look at our pics of graduation.

He has started tennis camp, which he really loves. His class is all girls, but he says that is okay because he can flirt with them all and no other boys can. He starts soccer camp next week. I am really trying to do all I can to keep them busy.

Lola is basically tagging along with her big brother. She loves watching him at all his events and she does a great job cheering him on. She is getting so big and potty training has began. 3 poops in the potty and 2 peepees is a big step for us. 

Billy is continuing his command here at Fort Huachuca. Enjoying his family and trying to stay involved with all their activities.

And last but not least, baby number 3 is doing great and we have been told it is a girl.......I guess we will see. Chip is still convinced it is a boy. I am 18 weeks along and due Nov. 6, 2008. Hopefully it comes, Oct. 20, 2008. I kinda like that date.

Other then that we are all doing well and cannot wait for vacation in July to VA........YEAH!!!!!

First Attempt at new Technology!!

Well, this is my first attempt at new technology. Hopefully i can update often and keep pics available for all to see and enjoy. Along with special news that the Philyaw's have to share. 

Please enjoy!!!