Season of Service

I love these wonderful sister's (and a few Elders for variety) in my Young Single Adult Stake who follow the example of Jesus Christ as they lift the lives of those around them every single day!  It is an honor and privilege to serve with such amazingly strong women who teach me more than I could ever teach them.

SPLASH Pad with Grandma!

Last Saturday, "Teeny" (Kambria) and Grandma had a few hours to kill.  So, we went to the St. George City Square water park.  Kambria LOVES it!  For some reason this day she kept finding every place in the park where she could stick her face in the water and have a drink.  I am sure it probably isn't the smartest thing for a grandma to do --  

 to allow their grand daughter to take a drink from such an unknown source, but she didn't die or get sick....so I just laughed and took more photos!  

 Gotta love her effort and that tongue!

Twin Congrats in Order!

What a great day it has been!  First a call from Alexa saying SHE GOT A BIG GIRL FULL TIME JOB!!!!!!!!  Which is amazing news, since she graduated from USU over a year ago.  Whew.... So proud of her and her determination.  She will be working for Vivint in Provo as a scheduling coordinator.  


Next, Lerin found out she received a Udvar-Hazy School of Business scholarship for next year.  Woo Hoo!  Money for school is always a bonus.  Plus, she was asked to be on the Institute Council and the Collegiate DECA President as well.  She will be busy!


And even more next -- Abby Doman (a cute 13 year old family friend) is celebrating her ONE year mark with her NEW HEART!  She asked everyone to help her celebrate the occasion by "paying it forward" by doing something for someone else today ~ since she is so grateful for the sacrifice her donor family made in giving her a new heart.  I had FUN doing a few anonymous things for people today in honor of Abby.

Time to Start Again....

It has been almost a year since I have posted on my blog.....sigh.....  I decided TODAY that I want to be more diligent and dedicated to my blog.  I am NOT very good at keeping a journal these days (from 15-35, I was a phenomenal) because "life" took over and now it's been almost 20 years!   

So, I decided to set a new goal to use my blog for family history and memories.  I have loved looking through my Mother-in-laws journals now that she has passed.  She wrote about meaningful family events and memories; always adding photos, notes from the grand-kids, humorous antidotes and she always included her testimony of Jesus Christ and His church as she spoke of her family that meant the world to her.  

She is my inspiration today~ 

 "Grandma Betty's 80th birthday party

The Bridges Family "Catch-up" TOP TEN
TEN:  Lynn and I went to Ireland (beyond amazing) and London (cool to see ONCE) in June.
NINE:  Amber is working hard and being a fantastic mom to the cutest "g-ma's girl" ever!
EIGHT:  Kambria turned TWO on March 27th and Jadilyn turned FOUR in June
SEVEN:  Lerin moved to Walla Walla WA for a "man" this summer to work.  And.....YES, I graduated from Walla Walla High School and YES, he is the nephew of one of my best friends from high school and YES, his Dad is the Bishop of my old ward and YES they met on their mission (hummmmmm...)!
SIX:  Alexa moved to Provo (sigh) to find a "big girl" job in her field and possibly a man!
FIVE:  McKay is still in STG trying to find his way in life.  Still loves to climb the red rocks.
FOUR:  Lynn is in the Bishopric of a YSA Ward and loves it ~ he is scared they might make him move back to the high priest quorum in the home ward someday.
THREE:  I am the first counselor in the Stake YSA Relief Society presidency (I love it too, but I keep calling it young women's because that seems to be all I know, go figure!). 
TWO:  We have been in Saint George SIX years this month (sorry old pals up north...we aren't coming back - ever!)
ONE:  My cute mom passed away on Christmas day.  She was 88 years old.  My Dad is having a hard time without his sweetheart, but is adjusting to the single life at the South Towne Ranch in Sandy.  He turns 90 on September 1st.

Yes, we stayed in this gorgeous Manor for 3 nights!