Desert Blooms
LONG time no blog. My bad. It's not that life is dull, it's the opposite -- too much to keep up with! So I'm picking and choosing today as to…
Bonus – Car Show!
Those of you who know my love for classic automobiles will understand when I say that upon arriving at McDonalds with the family for lunch after our adventure in the…
Butterfly Wonderland
Paul's parents, during their yearly winter stay in Sun Lakes, always make it a point to take their grandchildren on some kind of educational field trip. In the past such…
Field Trip!
Last week was a week fraught with frustrations but ending in a delightful outing for the Heidmann Academy. Early in the week, Paul discovered that the water pump was broken…
Having a Ball
I am sure, though I haven't thoroughly researched it, that the etymology of the phrase "having a ball" refers to attending a swanky evening with lots of fancy dresses and…
Christmas Eve(s)
This Christmas week has been glorious - gloriously busy, gloriously blessed, and gloriously frustrating. I can only begin to skim the surface in telling you how much joy and delight…
The best laid plans…
The best laid plans of mice, men, or musicians, can oft go awry... Our plans for today were carefully laid. Geneva's teacher, "Mr. Will," has been working with her for…
A whole different thing
Later this week Geneva will be doing some recording, and her teacher thought it would be a good idea for her to try out the piano beforehand, and get a…
Glendale Doth Truly Glitter!
Last night Paul and I took eleven kiddos to downtown Glendale for Glendale Glitters - the annual holiday celebration of lights. It lasts about a month, on weekends, and there…
Back in time…
Every little girl's dream is to be Cinderella -- to be transported from the ordinary to the extraordinary, to be dressed in the most fabulous of ball gowns and to…