I was doing 2 separate flights, PDX to PHX RT, then PHX to MCO RT. We may just fly with connecting in PHX and tell our DDIL and DS the flight leaves an hour earlier than it really leaves. They are famous (or infamous) for being late and have TWICE missed flights. 

when they moved our youngest DGS to Phoenix for Pete's sake! 

Missed flights twice!!! Yikes!!! That is really bad!
I filed a claim with PP and if they don't find in my favor, I will dispute with the CC company. So frustrating!!!!
Glad that you got home safe & sound.