A LITTLE FUN AT THE CABIN!!

Here are the before, during and after pictures at the Mud Hole!! It took 6 hours to clean the quads, and get the mud off the kids and out of the clothes!! So much Fun!!

BRANDI'S WEDDING

One of the highlights of our time in the states was Brandi's Wedding. We have been friends with the Alexanders for ever. ( Sydney knew Reagan in middle school). Their daughter Brandi asked Russell to do the ceremony, Sydney made the floral bouquets( with flowers brought from Thailand) and Candace was a Maid of Honor. Look at these beautiful girls, Aubrey, Candace and Kelli!! Here they are at the wedding and at rehearsal. It was such a special time!! Best Wishes Tyler and Brandi!!

TANNER BAKING WITH GRANDMA

Tanner and Grandma had so much fun baking cookies and cupcakes!!!!
We had even more fun eating them!! Yum Yum!!

OUR FRIENDS CAME TO SEE US!!

Our Area Leaders from SouthEast Asia; Ed, Carol, Faith and Grace came to see us in Las Vegas!! We played tourist, they met our Sending Team and we took them out to the Red Rocks. We had a great time together!

MAY 11--MOTHER'S DAY AND CANDACE'S BIRTHDAY

Candace's birthday dessert was Grandma's Banana Pudding!! It's her favorite!!

Here's My Mom and I on Mother's Day!!

DINNER WITH OUR SEA TEAM

We had a cultural dinner with our SEA Team in Las Vegas. The SEA Team is a group of people who are committed to taking care of us while we're overseas. They send care packages, encouraging letters and notes,

keep in touch through e-mail and phone calls, but most importantly they keep us "lifted up." Thanks Team!!

SUESSICAL THE MUSICAL STARRING CANDACE AND DAVID

We were so excited to be able to see Candace and her boyfriend David in Suessical the Musical at Hope International University, where they both attend school. Candace was a a"bird girl" and David was a "monkey".
It was such a fun evening!!

ANNOUNCING THE BIRTH OF HUNTER ALAN BRIDGES

Hunter Alan Bridges was born on Saturday, April 12, 2008.

When Tanner, His older brother (3 1/2) saw him,he said, "He's kinda cute!"

Here are 4 generations--Great Grandparents, Grandpa, Daddy and precious boys!!

DYEING EASTER EGGS!!

Aubrey Went to Mexico for Spring Break with the Youth Group from CRCC and when she came home we dyed Easter Eggs. Candace came from CA to spend the weekend also. We had a great time!!

MORE WELCOME HOME SIGNS

Here we are with Sydney's Mom and Dad and their "Welcome Home" sign, complete with hugs and kisses!!

OUR WELCOME BACK PARTY IN LAS VEGAS

As we drove in we were "Welcomed Back" and "Honored" by the street-lined with Americana Balloons, "We Love You" Signs and Many Friends clapping and shouting "Welcome Home". It was like being in a parade and we were the Guests of Honor!!

BACK IN THE USA

We arrived at LAX on March 5th. Our first stop was at Taco Bell!! They even had Dr Peppper--It was a good day!