Day 54 and Bridgers Birthday!

Friday was Bridger’s 6th Birthday! He was so excited when he woke up and found streamers in his door way and all over the ceiling. He wanted his presents but I had them hid because we weren’t having the party until later when his dad came and I thought it would be too much of a temptation. It didn’t take him long to find his presents. Bridger, like a good boy told me he saw them with out peaking in the bags or opening them. We let him open one of his presents first thing. It was a new pair of running shoes he didn’t take them off all day. We displayed the rest of the presents out on the table and he didn’t even ask to open them all day. Later about 4:00 we where saved with presents from Grandma Dar (my Mom). We played out side with the new bow-n-arrow for a long time. Blake got held up at work and so we didn’t end up having the party until 7:00 pm. Finally, when he got here it was party time. We broke out the nurf swords and I honestly think we could have stopped there Bridger was so happy. They played swords for at minimum 30 min. and then we opened the rest of the presents. His big gift was a play castle with a catapult, he loves it. My favorite part about birthdays is making the cake, I’m not great at it but I think it is fun. It was a great day.

Saturday we played all morning with his toys. I can’t believe he is so strong with the sword; I have to really be on guard. He loves all his toys. Later we went to the Houston temple, Doyleen had never seen it. Then we watched a disappointing BYU football game.

Sunday I tried to find the local branch to go to church. I followed my GPS and couldn’t find it. I said a little prayer and turned the car around and out of the corner of my eye I saw a sign that said “The church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints institute of religion”. I had missed it because I was looking for a small church building, but instead found a two story pink house with white trim that was set back from the road. I drove down a dirt path I wasn’t quite sure was a road and found 4 or 5 other cars to park by. Once inside, I realized I had missed the sacrament but found a seat in the crowded little room of folding chairs and was touched by the spirit as I listened to the talks. After words I coordinated with the Elders quorum president to bring us the sacrament. Later at home we gave Bridger his primary lesson then they came to give us the sacrament. As soon as the prayer began I had a strong confirmation of the spirit come over me that this is Jesus Christ’s church. The spirit was strong and I felt blessed to have the sacrament, it has been way to long.

I know this is a long post but I have to give my thanks. I have seen the hand of God in our lives on a daily basis through this trying time. I have felt more love and blessings come than ever before. The people here in the RV center are all so kind. Fred the man that helped with his bike gave him a toy forklift on his birthday; others want to know if he has any diet restrictions so they can give him something on Halloween. How blessed we are to be living here right now. His primary class from church made a CD of songs for him and A DVD with ALL the kids singing wishing him a happy Birthday and talking to him one on one, along with some other things. He loved it all and it brought tears of joy to my eyes. The Woodfields always know what we need, even people form Blake’s work have been supportive along with countless of others. Thank you all so much. We have to many blessings to count.

One more thing at our appointment this morning Bridger had his Dr. appointment and he is a little dehydrated and lost a pound so we are on intake duty. He is ok other than a couple of headaches.


waiting for Dad's arrival.


The Cake (it is supposed to be a shield)





sword play



One happy boy!