One Wild Night

Something to Celebrate

In our house, like most, Friday is definitely something to celebrate! On this particular Friday, we started by creating a crazy playdoh cake of which they were both so proud. We even found a candle to stick on top.

 Afterwards we celebrated with movie night under a "tent"--our all-time favorite way to celebrate any given Friday!

Bring on the weekend!

Faust Park Fun

The Newest Heidgers!

Jason's cousin, Mike, was married on September 22 and we had such a lovely time at the wedding and reception.  It was a little (lot) chilly but the winery wedding was beautiful nonetheless.  I took hardly any pictures of the occasion, but here are the few family ones I did end up snapping before the drinking got out of hand began.

(Dave and his new fiance, Sarah.  Because of their recent engagement, we forced them to do this silly ring pose).

Apology Note

I can't remember what quite went on the elicit the writing of this note, but I am pretty sure it is supposed to start with "Dear GG". At least I hope that is what she meant....

Beat the Heat

Paging Dr. Henry

I had some medical issues earlier in the week and was bound to the couch for much of the following day.  My mom was worried about me being able to fulfill my normal, daily parental duties, but I assured her I was in very good hands.

At least I was when he wasn't messing around on his "phone"....

Out to the Ballgame

Our family was long overdue for a Cardinals baseball game, so when the request showed up on the Summer Fun List, we had to oblige!  My dad was able to score some decent tickets so to the baseball game we went!

And we were pretty pumped about it!

Amelia seemed to think that if she covered up her Cardinals shirt, the other team's outfielder would throw her a ball.

Henry was very serious about the wave and named it as his favorite part of the game. I was just glad we made it that long!

Teacher Gift 2012

It is HARD not to look at Pinterest and want to appreciate a teacher on a daily basis.  There are so many brilliant, simple ideas! Amelia's first grade teacher this year is also a first time teacher.  So of all the choices, wishing her a "smooth year" seemed most appropriate.  So a ribbon and three Bath and Body lotions later we had a sweet gift to share on the second week of school.  And although it probably won't be all smooth all the time, at least she will smell good during it.

And.....It's Here!

Well despite my very best efforts, summer has ended and first grade has come.  First grade sounds SO. MUCH. OLDER than kindergarten.  It seems like at the start of each school year, I go into a short depression period.  Incidentally, I also experience this at the end of the school year as well.  It is such a bittersweet experience watching your children grow.

 See?  Watching Amelia eat breakfast with her backpack on that first day of first grade reminded me of the picture I had of her first day of preschool.  Wow.  It is a little sad looking at these pictures side by side.

Amelia was ready to get to school, as usual.  I feel so lucky to have a kid eager to start the school year every year!  I hope that her brother will follow right in those footsteps!  Not only did First Grade bring new friends and a new teacher, it also brought individual desks and lockers!

It is going to be a fantastic year!  (I can say this with great confidence since I am playing big time catch up on the blog right now).