Sweet
When we arrived home from church today, as mother opened her door to disembark from the van, she was met with a blast of orange blossom scent that left her…
Glasses 2011
It's interesting how long one can delude oneself that one's eyesight isn't really deteriorating.... But when one finally admits that one should really get oneself to the eye doctor, and…
Random
Inspired by my sister-in-law, who introduced me to the Krazy Coupon Lady, I am moving ever so slowly in the direction of trying to organize my thoughts toward beginning to…
Reconciliation
Yesterday marked a wonderful milestone for Jacob and Geneva. After 7.5 months of Wednesday night classes in preparation, they were able to experience the joy of their first Reconciliation. As…
Sunday in Review… (5) By the Lake
Spending time out by the lake is a favorite pastime for the children when visiting the grands. Sometimes, they fish... Duck watching is always fun... Especially when there is a…
Sunday in Review… (4) Celebrating
Our family celebrations always include "too much" food, and this one was no exception, with Roast Beef Sandwiches, Hullupches, Fruit Salad, Tossed Salad with Strawberries and Poppy Seed Dressing, Beer…
Sunday in Review… (3) Observing Nature
From one of Mother Heidmann's flower pots. The lake. A rose next door. Kumquats. A berry-laden climbing plant beside the car port. Cactus flowers. Leaf, by Nettie. (:) ... a…
Sunday in Review… (2) Family Time
Scenes from before dinner... Joe and Jake goofing off together. Megan creating a b-day card. Paul's Aunt Jan & Uncle Jim. Paul with his Aunt Betty and her brother/his dad,…
Sunday in review… (1) Crazy Uncle Paul
Sunday morning was a quiet one around the Heidmann domicile. I stayed home with mom, who was needing to take it easy after her rambunctious week of doctor's appointments, and…