The 12 days of Christmas from New Mexico

1 Wood Stove Burning
2 Fat Geese Honking
3 Projects Pending
4 Delicious Entrees
5 Bags of Chile
6 Swags Hanging
7 Chickens Clucking
6 Vendors Selling plus 2 Police Cars Watching

9 Feet of Snow Drifting
10 Icicles Melting
11 Chunks for Heating
12 Coats,Hats, Gloves for Warming

Merry Christmas,
From
Terry and Jennifer

Open Mics

Ive been playing at alot of open mic nights here in Tacoma and have actually been playing on the radio. Im starting another gig at a place called the Mandolin Cafe as well.

Granny turns 29 again!!!

Grandma B. turned 88 0n Wednesday, October 21st. Did you know she was born in Victoria, British Columbia and moved to Seattle when she was 2 years old? She stopped by the Wades house on her birthday drive with Grandpa and caregiver Linda Bishop at the wheel. She had time to help do the chores before lunch and helped feed the cows chickens and pigs. She said she didn't think she was up for the job daily since winter is coming.

She enjoyed her birthday cupcake and TRIED to blow out the candle Foster picked for her cake. (Foster it was a trick candle right???!!!) Granny is one tough girl!

Happy Birthday Phyllis, Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma Bridgman

Oliver is One!

Oliver loved his ice cream cake!
He was a little shy when we put the gogles on him. These came with his great tool set from his Aunt Jessie!

He really liked his bear he got from Great Aunt Cindy.

Oliver celebrated his birthday for two days. He was one on Friday but we had the BBQ party on Saturday with family and friends. He wasn't sure about blowing out the candle but with a little help from mommy he got his wish. When it came to Saturday he decided to take a little nap after lunch (wouldn't we all) so it postponed opening his presents. We really appreciated the family that came and know that some had other plans. We had fun playing Boche Ball and Ladder Ball. He received a lot of great gifts! He is going to have so much fun. The books that he got he will look forward to reading with his mommy and daddy! We all love you Oliver and glad that you had a great day!

7 Days of FUN!

Just returned from a fun vacation in Eastern Washington! We

stayed at Terry's sister's cabin on Lake Cle Elum in the town of Ronald with them and went on miles and miles of fun but dirty 4 wheeler trails(check out the moustache and dirt beard above), then headed to Crescent Bar on the Columbia River to ride our jet skii's and finally to Banks Lake near the Grand Coulee Dam. We had so much fun!

Tres Piedras

Take a look at Terry on his bike! He can still ride!! Keep it up Terry

Loved your carne adovada y frijoles. Gracias

Life is good in TP. Jenny is coming to an end on her ranch manager job at Schwarz Ranch (460 acres), north of town. Soon she is moving on to a property management job for a house east of town toward the gorge. Jenny works like a jackrabbit or a beaver on all her projects. Candy, Jenny and I had a whirlwind week and whacky bus ride between Denver and TP. (break down, bug infestation and evacuation, interesting riders and alot more!!!) All in all it was a terrific time.

Watch for pics from Candy about the Jon, Kelly, Caleb and Abby vist to the ranch.

Looking forward to Jenny's Washington visit in September.

Thanks for a SUPER TIME!

New Song "AUNT PHIL'S FARM' by JJ Kita

Hi everybody! Well, it's finally ready. JJ had such a great time at the 4th of July picnic that he wrote a song to immortalize this truly enduring, all-American Bridgman family tradition. Just google Johnny Kita and his listing should be at the top of the page (under Johnny Rainbowtop Kabuki, I think). When you get to his Myspace music page it's the first one on the list. I hope you all enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it! Love, Kim

p.s. If you have any problems finding it feel free to e-mail me at alicekimjenkins@gmail.com

Let's See Your Garden!

This year Terry and I planted a pretty garden for "show" since our house is for sale. Everything in it was started by my students at school. We had a big plant sale in May and earned $1,500. We only weed and water so (no fertilizer). Our petunia's and pansies were not well marked when we bought them from the students so when we planted them it was a surprise what color they would be. We have eaten radishes, strawberries and we just got some ripe tomato's. Let's see what you have! Camera batteries just went dead so more photo's coming soon!!!

Oliver Goes to the ZOO

Kelli Smith arranged for a day at the zoo! It was little Oliver Bridgman's first visit. Pictured here from the left: Oliver, Jessica Bridgman, Jamie Bombach, Kelli Anne Smith, Kaitlyn Bombach, Danny (Meagan's friend), and Meagan Bombach. The Bombach are Kelli's friends. Little Oliver didn't miss a thing. He really liked to study all of the animals. He also was talented on the African drum in the Zoonasium.

Jessica made certain that he saw everything.

Look at my Pumpkin

I am so excited about growing a pumpkin this year, a New England Sugar Pie Pumpkin. It has many flowers and a few small pumpkins, but a couple of them have died, probably too humid here. Of course it decided to grow in the opposite direction of what I had planned, I had cleared a space to the right and it grew towards the rose bushes instead. They have pumpkins here but not what an American would consider as one, no orange flesh. Come and visit this winter if you want homemade pumpkin pie.

It was wonderful seeing all of the Bridgeman/Jenkins clan once again. 4th of July on the farm is always something that we look forward to. Thank goodness for wonderful extended family.

FAMILY FOURTH OF JULY

There is nothing quite like a family and friend picnic to bring everybody out! Here Grandpa Al, Uncle Ralph and Uncle Frank gather for a post dining photo. Don't try to steal the crab from any one of these three! :-)

















The finale was strawberry shortcake. Mom loved the sunshine and Dad the dessert.

Ali and Sarah found all of their favorites at the food table. It was a seafood extravaganza with Bob at the bar-b-que. Get this: grilled tuna, sturgeon, salmon, prawns, oysters, steamed clams, boiled dungeness crab and a turkey. Look in the background of most of the pictures and you will see many "food OD'd" on the ground.

Ralph Jr. and Mike share adventures.

Family friend Jeff Rasar (Az) provided the music for the day. Mike B. checks out Jeff's latest technology and huge DJ collection. Bob B. is Az's assistant at many events.

Mom and daughter, Peggy and Lettie pause for a pose. Are they going to eat the watermelon next?

Tyler, Dan, and cousin Don Rowe.

From let to right: Becky, David Bridgman's girlfriend, Lettie Bridgman and her boyfriend Wade.

Pictured here are four generations of Bridgmans. Left to right, Baby Oliver Bridgman, Grandpa Dan Bridgman, Oliver's Dad, Tyler Bridgman, and Oliver's Great Grandpa, Al Bridgman front and center.

Aunt Tiro enjoys the food, family and fun.

A Whole Bunch of Bridgmans

Berry Dairy Days in Burlington
brings out a bunch of Bridgmans!

Here's who I saw.........

David Bridgman and he gave me a hug and a sigh of relief now that he's a graduate

Donna on horse security, (top pic) won't look this way

Rodeo Queen Mallory Bridgman

Granny and Gramps happy and looking for someone to toss a tootsie roll their way!

Oliver who brought his parents, Tyler and Amber and his grandparents Susan and Dan

Candy ran the 10K and WON for her age group!! SMOKIN!

Mike B ran the 2 mile!

Foster was in the Firecracker Soccer tourney down the street.

Big doin's in town!