Fun Filled December Bridges Style

December has been an exciting month for our family as we enjoyed getting ready for the holidays. Some of the things we did to get in the holiday spirit included two trips looking at neighborhood lights, a fun Christmas party at church, an exciting party put on by my dear friend Julie where Santa and Mrs. Claus was present, several trips to Disneyland and California Adventure, decorating our tree, singing Christmas songs. Many memories were made in the making and I am so thankful that we were able to share them together as a family.

Bittersweet Day

Yesterday was a very bittersweet day for me. On the positive side, it was my last day working until 1/2/09 when I join the Ethics Group at AT&T. The bittersweet part is that it was the last day of me supporting AT&T's LA Market and therefore will no longer be working with my favorite ARSM Pam Riggio (and no, it isn't because she has the best first name in the world that I love working with her so much). I know I am not supposed to be partial but it was hard not to be when she is just such an awesome person to work with. Pam is by far the hardest working ARSM out there and I don't know how she does it all! I know to most people HR is a waste and puts nothing but obstacles in your way, but Pam understands the importance and takes the time to dive into the difficult HR items and to take care of them. I have so enjoyed working with Pam but the even better part of it is that through our close working relationship, we have built a strong bond and friendship. It isn't very often that a "true" friend comes into your life so I am so glad that I was able to meet Pam. I so respect Pam in so many ways and am glad to call her my "true" life-long dear friend.

High Honor Roll For Ryan

I am so proud of my Ryan! Yesterday I attended an assembly at his school for all 6th graders in which he was honored for High Honor Roll for the 1st trimester. Ry was just 1 of 2 in his class and 1 of 12 from all the 6th grade classes to receive high honors. His average was a 3.7. Equally important were the comments made by his teacher Mr. Little that Ry is a good friend to all the children in the class and how he likes to help out his fellow students. As you can imagine, I was one beaming Mom in the crowd as Mr. Little announced Ry's name and called him up to provide him with his certificate. Way to go Ryan, we are all so proud of you!!! Keep up the terrific work.

Out of the Mouth of Lindsay

I love my conversations with Lindsay on the way home from school as they are always eventful. Not only does she tell me what letter they worked on and what they had for lunch, she always tells me which boy got in trouble as well as one item that just cracks me up. Today was no exception.

Out of the blue she starts talking about our Christmas Party at church next Friday evening. I asked Lindsay if she was still going to be a shepherd and she promptly responded back, "No Mommy, I am going to be a Wise Woman". I responded back "Do you mean a Wise Man?" She said, "No Mommy, a Wise Woman". Hum, this is going to be interesting trying to put together a costume for a Wise Woman - any suggestions?