Prom

Max had prom while we were in St George. We've totally failed him this year, we've only been home for 1 dance this year! But he had a great time with Emma even though it was a crazy day. He was in Logan all day for his piano competition and barely made it home in time to get Emma and go to dinner.

Emma answered Max with hundreds of ducks. They were everywhere. In his room, around the house, outside the house. It was pretty funny

Since Max took pics at the capital and told us how pretty it us we decided to drive down the next day. It was insane! So we found a small, quick parking spot, jumped out and took a couple of selfies. Sam was super happy about it.

 

Observation Point and a Wedding

We got to go to St. George for a friends wedding that Toby was asked to officiate at. We figured we'd go a day early and knock off another hike I have on my bucket list - Observation Point. You can't get to it inside Zion anymore you have to come at it from the back, at Zion Ponderosa, which makes for a longer drive but a much easier hike. The views made it totally worth it. The rock formation on the right is Angel's Landing, and we were looking down on it. Beautiful!

We're glad Megan's always up for an adventure with us

We also made it to the St. George temple - it's so pretty!

The main event - Mr. & Mrs. Phillips! Toby did a great job officiating

 

Sam's 15!

Sam turned 15 and we are all so happy! Sam loves his birthday and that's one of the reasons we love him. Sam's a great kid who's kind to all (except his teachers, but he's working on that). He's a hard worker, asks great questions and always fun to be around. He had his friends over for pizza and games. They're a great group of kids that loves to have fun.

Group hug

Chair soccer

All the girls showed up together and sang happy birthday to Sam. I didn't know he could get so embarrassed. I told him he should be proud. Any guy would be lucky to have 6 girls singing to him!

And finally some new airpods that actually work and have 2!

 

FYCC & Choir

Max and Sam are both on the FYCC council this year and Max got elected as Mayor!

After they were sworn in they got to stuff 1000 easter eggs for the hunt

Brothers!

Mayor Johnson and Mayor Anderson

It's also piano competition season. This is Sam walking out of his just happy to be done. Don't ask about his scores, it's not something we speak of

Max getting ready for USU

We didn't know this would be Sam's last choir concert. The new choir teacher was less than helpful in trying to work with Sam's new lax schedule so we figured it was best just to drop it.

Max also accompanied the Hope Box Choir. A non profit organization that helps raise money for people battling cancer.

In other news - Max played the organ at the regional center

Sam and Kyah were both sporting their matching lax gear

Meanwhile Megan's in Provo busier than any person should be and found time to coach a Jr. Jazz team with Gracie. The stories she had to tell were epic

 

Lacrosse - the real deal

All of Sam's hopes and dreams came true when he made the high school lacrosse team as a Freshman. He worked really hard for it and I'm super proud of him. He's the only freshman D pole that made it. They all seem to love Sam and call him Crush, because he knows how to hit. He loves being on a team and they're all a great group of kids and are really talented. They're hoping to make it to the championship this year and I think they can do it.

The freshman (they look so little compared to the seniors! :))

JV

His first game!

And his first injury. He pulled his calf muscle during an intense game

 

We helped feed the team one nice