APRIL SPOTLIGHT- CLAIRE TURPIN

Claire is adventurous. She is motivated to accomplish many things and when asked, she always follows through. She is a great student and has loved learning. Her favorite thing now is painting and she is trying hard to excel in art. A goal in life is to go to amazing places and paint them. She is looking forward to graduating from high school in a few months and starting on her goals. Claire also enjoys being active. Hiking is awesome. She also enjoys running and did her first marathon last summer. She is now training for a century bike ride that is scheduled for June. She is also very diligent in her physical trainng. We sure love Claire!

 We have loved having Claire in our Young Women's and will miss her when she graduates. She has been an amazing example to the other young women in our ward. 

MARCH SPOTLIGHT- LENA WEIGHT

Lena is a sweetheart! She’s always willing to pitch in and help others. She loves to jump on the trampoline (especially on windy days), take care of her 4 ducks, and talk to anyone about dragons. She loves sour cream, cheese, yogurt…. all things dairy!  We are so happy to have Lena in our Young Women’s!  She brings a natural light wherever she goes!  

We love you Lena!

FEBRUARY SPOTLIGHT- ALYSSA CORBRIDGE

Alyssa is kind and thoughtful. She has a quiet personality until she gets to know you. Alyssa loves music (especially Taylor Swift) and plays the piano, flute, and piccolo. She is an avid reader enjoying fiction novels about romance, mystery, and illness induced tragedy. Alyssa will graduate from Ridgeline this Spring and is planning to attend Utah State University in the Fall. She works at Costa Vida part time, so if you are ever picking up food in the evenings give her a wave.

We love you Alyssa!  You are the best example and we are lucky you are a part of our Young Women's!

FEBRUARY SPOTLIGHT- SID CORBRIDGE

Sidonia is an enthusiastic and friendly girl. She prefers to be called Sid because she thinks her name is just too long. Her favorite animal is the Red Panda. She was so excited to see one at the Omaha Zoo in Nebraska last year. She still has a great childlike imagination that keeps her love for Mermaids and Unicorns alive. Her ability to believe makes her a great playmate for young children. Sid's favorite subject in school is Art. She is very interested in the history of the Titanic, and will tell you everything she knows. Sid would like to be friends with everyone, so please say "Hi" whenever you see her!

We love you Sid!

JANUARY SPOTLIGHT- BRENNA SORENSEN

Brenna is a delight! She is caring, crafty, artistic and strong. She enjoys drawing, painting, playing the cello, playing Dungeons and Dragons, wood carving and learning how to sword fight. Brenna is doing an internship at a music shop where she is learning how to make cellos, violins, and violas. Brenna also has an interest in hot air balloons and is hoping to be a pilot someday. She is really good with kids and enjoys playing and snuggling with her cousins kids, especially the ones that live nearby.
We love having Brenna in Young Women’s and appreciate her service and example as she currently serves as the Class President for the older girls.

We love you Brenna!

JANUARY SPOTLIGHT- ESTHER WEIGHT

Esther is ultra crafty and creative. Esther is homeschooled and in November when her mom had to take a sick day, she sewed a quilt top for Amy all by herself, including triangles, which ultra impressed her mom. Last summer, she made a camera obscura out of their stock tank. She always amazes us with what she makes. Her favorite subjects this year are physics and creative writing. She also loves to make new friends. 

We love having Esther in Young Women’s and appreciate her service and example as she currently serves as the Class President for the younger girls. 

 We love you Esther!

Picture: She made a shadow box for her siblings. 

DECEMBER SPOTLIGHT- KAMEREN WEAVER

Kameren is kind, outgoing, fun and caring. She helps her mom do hard things! She is now 12 years old and in the 7th grade. She is adventurous, yet a bit shy before she gets to know a person. She is awesome at doing service for others! She is SO smart and SO strong! She is learning Spanish and language arts among other subjects, but she enjoys those the most. Kameren enjoys playing with her sister, learning new recipes to bake, her dogs, riding 4 wheelers and spending time with friends. 

Kameren is a joy to be around and we love having her in our Young Women’s.  She is a great example of kind service and loving others. 

 We love you Kameren!

NOVEMBER SPOTLIGHT- KINLEY LEISHMAN

Kinley is truly one of a kind! She is always striving to better herself, she loves the Lord, and is mature beyond her years. She has such a fun personality! She loves to joke and have fun. Something I have been super impressed with is her desire to serve the Lord. She regularly asks to be taken to the temple to do baptisms for the dead and has had some neat experiences as she has personal scripture study. She loves wrestling, good food, watching movies, and babysitting. Kinley has always been my little helper and never ceases to jump in and help whenever needed, even if it's not fun or convenient. Kinley loves to create in every capacity. She also has the best comments and truly takes things to heart and strives to see how it applies to her. We love that she doesn't take herself too seriously and finds joy in everything! Our family wouldn't be complete without our fun loving middle child that brings everyone together!  

We love you Kinley!

NOVEMBER SPOTLIGHT- ELLIE GURR

Ellie is an amazing 14 year old with a whole lot of awesomeness packed into her. First off, she’s a total rockstar in her school choir, belting out tunes that give you the chills. On the field, you’ll find her tearing it up in ultimate Frisbee, showing off her team spirit. But, that’s not all- Ellie is a member of the French club, embracing the language and culture with gusto. When she’s not being all culture, she’s a crochet wizard, making the most beautiful and intricate creations. Family time is super important to Ellie. She’s all about those epic road trips and just hanging out with her family and friends, spreading happiness and laughter wherever she goes. She’s a go-to helper for her siblings and loves taking leisurely walks with her brother. 

Now, when it comes to personality, Ellie is the real deal- she’s kind, outgoing, friendly and funny.  Her sense of humor is so contagious that you can’t help but laugh when you’re around her. And love? Ellie’s got that in abundance, making her a true gem of a person. Ellie is an extraordinary young woman with a future that’s as bright as her smile.  

We love you Ellie!!

OCTOBER SPOTLIGHT- KATE TURPIN

Kate is a true middle- child. She has endured this challenge well. Kate enjoys dancing, playing viola and piano. She enjoys drawing and is working to improve her skills.  She is helpful with most jobs. She likes to travel and especially loved her recent trip to the Redwoods.  She likes to be active and keep moving. Her most recent favorite pastime is standing on her head.  Kate is friendly but sometimes doesn’t like trying to meet new friends. She is a pretty content person and a great person to have in the family.  

We love having Kate in our

 Young Women's!  

OCTOBER SPOTLIGHT- KENLEY HUGIE

Kenley is the second youngest of 5 kids. She is our quiet observer, always thinking. She is a straight A student and is finding her chemistry class to be really interesting this year. She loves to read and draw, a talent she uses to make the best birthday cards for her family. She enjoys going hiking and fishing with her dad and watching scary movies with her uncle Richard. Kenley has two cats, Jonah and Poe, who she adores and a dog, Rusty, who she lovingly tolerates. She has a sweet heart and never fails to thank us and tell us that she loves us. We love her sense of humor and her little giggle. She is a great example to her family of faithfulness and hard work. She is a joy to have in our family, and we thank our Heavenly Father for her every day.

We love having Kenley in our 

Young Women’s! 

SEPTEMBER SPOTLIGHT- QUINCY MCCLELLAN

Quincy is one of the most delightful daughters any parent could ask for.

She is outgoing and always willing to try new adventures.  Over the years, she has strengthened her athletic abilities by playing soccer, skiing, hiking and running.  One might even say she is passing her parents on the slopes!  Quincy had developed her talents with music. She has been playing the piano since she was in first grade.  Lately, she has learned to love to sing and even perform her given talents. Quincy has always worked hard in school and continually set academic goals.  It will be interesting to see where her achievements will take her. She is a faithful daughter of God. She is striving to do her best and to be an example to those around her, especially her family.  

We LOVE having Quincy as a part of our Young Women's!

SEPTEMBER SPOTLIGHT- AMY WEIGHT

Amy is the oldest of seven. She loves reading and sometimes puts 40 books on hold at the library. Brandon Sanderson is one author she likes. She loves her milk goat, Aspen and doesn’t trust her mom to milk her as well as she can. She loves Indian food, German dinner, and Dijon mustard on her mashed potatoes. She is a great listener, loves to laugh with her siblings and tease with her dad.  She has a strong testimony of personal scripture study and feels it helps her day go better.  We love having Amy as a part of our Young Women in the ward!

3 Nephi 5:13

"Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of god. I have been called of him to declare his word among his people, that they might have everlasting life."