Happy Father’s Day!
It's a banner day when I have all my kids under one roof, so today was an epic win in that department. Only problem was, I didn't realize until I…
A collaborative Heidmann family-blog with posts by both Nettie and Paul.
What Brave Looks Like
This morning was a hustle and bustle getting six kiddos dressed in their uniforms, backpacks set with snacks and supplies, and out the door for the first day of summer…
Another Birthday!
Today we are low-key celebrating another awesome year of Alyssa - it's her actual birthday, but due to work schedules, we will have the party next week. Today, Alyssa is…
Recovering, A New Addition, and Many Portraits
It's been a busy spring - lots going on, despite my being incapacitated with illness for over 6 months. I finally did discover I was hit with both Valley Fever…
Easter 2019
In many ways I feel like I missed the Easter season this year, because I missed the observance of the Paschal Triduum: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. Paul…
Thank you, Lord, for hard days.
Every night (with rare exception) since before we were married, my husband and I have prayed together. It's a commitment we made early on when we were dating that I…
Wildflowers
After a Spring-break week of mostly-stellar behavior from the kids, who cleaned every day, played outside, barely fought, and got to watch tons of Marvel movies too, I wanted to…
Looking Ahead
Last week I took mom in for what we both supposed was going to be just your typical yearly eye exam, and turned into a four hour ordeal of tests,…
Finally Five!!
Elyany Lucy Therese:Precocious. Clever. Cheeky. Creative. Artful. Affectionate. Sensitive. Slight.Five. For our March family birthday bash, we got to party at Heidmann East out in Apache Junction at Jon's place.…
B-52
Yesterday was Paul's 52nd birthday! Having a birthday fall on Sunday means all sorts of good things. For Paul, it meant going to mass with his family, and getting to…