Happy 25th Anniversary!

It is unbelievable that we have been married 25 year! Where have the years gone? I must say it has been quite a journey. Good times and challenging times, but all worth it. Things I remember about our wedding day. Going to get our hair fixed....together, I believe it helped calm our nerves spending the day together! My hair was a little to poofy to my liking so I went home & rewashed it & fixed it myself before the wedding. Winston & I were laughing & then I think I was on the verge of tears!!! I remember riding to the church with my Dad. He told me he did not think he was going to be able to talk at the wedding. His throat was real dry....nervous about giving one of his girls away, I know! I told him that he would do fine and all he had to say was her mother and I....he said...I know, but I don't think I'm gonna be able to say it!!! We laughed & he went to the Jiffy Store for some candy to help his throat. At this time I am just ready to get this done! My Mom was busy, along with all the ladies at church, preparing for the reception....it was great! The food was delicious!!! My Mom also was out getting a special gift for me, I had no clue. They gave me a beautiful strand of pearls! I love them still to this day! Winston tux was to small, he had gained a little weight & did not go get remeasured, we told him to! Now why his shoes were to small I do not understand, but his feet were miserable & his pants to tight, poor thing! He was tired of having pictures taken especially under the garment issues! I must say we were both exhausted by the end of the wonderful day! We had to choose a date that would be around Jerry's college and basketball schedule, we didn't want him to miss this day! So we were married on a Thursday night. Deland Guthrie had to have an appendectomy, he was going to video for us , but his appendix had another idea!!! We left Winston's truck in a field so no one would find it, we did not want to have to clean his truck before we left so late at night. I believe my Dad took care of the care for us the next day. Winston was a great help for my family with the flowers at the wedding. The florist found out he painted, so they worked out a deal with some of the flowers. I had picked out what I liked, which was very simple, when I walked in the church, I was blown away.....way more flowers than what I had chose! After mingling with out guests & saying our good-byes we began our new journey together. We went to Jacksonville Fl. & stayed at the Colson's Condo, that they so graciously offered to us! Oh yes, my new husband brought his guitar so he could serenade me, lucky me...right! Weddings are so much work. They can not be completed without a small army of friends and family. To all who helped this day be special & complete...thank-you from the bottom of our hearts! We have not celebrated our 25th with anything special as of yet, I did get a beautiful silver necklace that I will cherish forever! We just have been tending to our family so far this year and decided that we would celebrate at a later date! I thank the Lord for my best friend & soul mate. He has truly blessed my life! To see our wedding pictures, click on 1/06/1983 on the side bar!!! Oh, my my where have the years gone!!!

Williams Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving at the Williams was another laid back, enjoyable event! Great food, great family and friends! Some tales of our childhood with lots of laughs!!! I really enjoy my nieces & nephews. They are all special to me. Each one being unique in their own way! Paul & Lynn, & family made the long trip back to Georgia. Kevin & Buffy, & girls made the trip from Valdosta. Winston and I, & family made the short drive from Morven!! David & Missy, & family will come Christmas. We missed them, but look forward to December! Two of our Bridges niece's came with us to the Williams. Now, they are pretty girls and I must apologize to my nephews for not giving them the heads up, so they could take showers and get more handsome! No kidding, we are laid back!!! Lynn & I did get a kick out of the quick showers and hair combing that wet on rather quickly!!! Next time I will give the heads up guys!!! Sorry! Now the younger ones had lots of fun playing outside! I had to take a picture of a dead frog for Macie! She loves nature! The barn has so many childhood memories for all our family! We had horses, chickens, a deer, a goat, & I am sure I am leaving something out! Decided to take a picture, I'm sure it will be gone one day! Also you will see a oak tree on the slide show. A tire swing has been on the big tree since we were kids. All kids love an old tire swing! Just ask my nieces & nephews!!!

Williams Thanksgiving 2007

Bridges Thanksgiving 2007

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Bridges Thanksgiving 2007

Once again we gathered for a delicious Thanksgiving feast at Emmett, Martha's & Jen's. Todd & Kelly's family, Winston and Jill's family, & Great G-Ma were able to come together & enjoy another one of Martha's wonderful meals! The food was great & we so enjoyed the time we got to spend with Todd, Kelly & their beautiful girls! We know it takes a big effort to travel such a great distance, but we appreciate it & enjoyed them! Christina & Mary Kate came over & spent the night with us. We had many laughs and got to talk & learn about their lives and interest during this time! Jerry & Sarah came down that night, he had a class reunion, and I know Martha was so excited to visit with them as well! A Great Holiday for family!

GCS VS CCA 11/16/2007

Tonight we played CCA and we won!!! We should have stomped them, but missed many-many shots!!! Samantha Sloan shot well, 18 pts. Cayla chipped in 11 pts, 9 rebounds, a bunch of assists!!! She played well over all, hustle, rebounding! They are not in shape yet due to softball, but working on it! These girls were so happy they won!! I was so proud of her unselfish play. Too many times she was 3 feet from the basket & passed the ball. Now, I want that...but she is a good shooter & needs to contribute on that end as well!! I am proudest of her encouragement & kindness to her team mates. Several of the younger parents have approached me &complimented her on this! As a younger player,on a older team, it is hard to feel apart and accepted! Go Cayla...we are proud of you & are so glad you are happy! 110% always!

11/15/2007

We went to town today. You needed some diapers that are all white. We think the dye in the others may be breaking you out. You have also had some food allergies the past week. I also needed to get some groceries and a new kitchen sink. As we were riding in the car today, I handed you a fry, you said, tanks. I said, your welcome....then you said...I welcome! It was too cute!!! You also told the lady at Sam's tanks, every time she put our items in the buggy! Then we went to see G-ma Bridges. Martha & I took Grandma Wisenbaker her digital photo frame. She really liked it. I had put some old pictures on it as well, some of Grandpa Gus, she just started crying when she saw him! She is just in a bad way and not herself by night time. She did make me laugh several times, I just could not help it! She has never been foolish in any way! So you know it is not her, but she is funny! I was blessed by seeing her but feel so bad for her. I use to want to live to be 100! Well, I know better than that now. If you can't have a quality life it is better to be able to go to a better place! We just need to pray for her & her girls. Pray for mercy, patience & understanding!

11/13/2007

Today was a beautiful day so we went out side for a while. We let Sidney go out with us! Pa Pa saw us so he stopped to play, too! We have a rope on the play set and you started pulling on it. Well, Sidney decided to get the bottom of the rope & pull too! You told her, it's mine! Of course Sid could care less, she just kept pulling. You came & told Pa Pa, get it! You wanted him to get the rope from Sid. He told you to pull on & get it back, not to let the dog win! You would go back, pick it up again, Sid had the bottom, & you would pull her around a little! It was so cute & funny!! Pa Pa went back to work and we played some more. You also learned to climb up the ladder today!

11/10/2007

This afternoon we went to take pictures of you & your Mom. For some reason you just give us a fit when it comes to taking picture with her!!! The more she tries to get you to do, the more you act up!!! Any way, we did get some great pictures!!! See slide show!

11/12/2007Last 1st High School Game

Tonight Cayla played her last 1st HS BB Game. It brought tears to my eyes! They did not win, but looked like they were having a great time. They scored over 40 points. Cayla had 2 fouls in the 1st quarter...so guess where she sat!!! She is playing a post on defense! She is running the point on offense. I will add a few pictures! It was a fun night! Cayla & Samantha Sloan are Captains of the team.