...our leading lady

June is coming into her own, for those of you that haven't seen her in awhile. She and I get to spend a lot of time just the two of us with Jack at school now. This is perfectly timed with the "I do not want to be left alone" phase of toddlerhood. She is determined to get run over in busy parking lots and roll down our driveway (some of you will understand this more than others)...she refuses to be held ANYMORE!! Unless she wants you to hold her...it's a very fine line and we walk it carefully.

September brings...

Well, September was a BIG month for the Heitmans. Jack started preschool!!! He is lucky enough to be going with his best friend, Katie, and they are in the same class. Actually, they have become somewhat of a sensation at Bethel Methodist. At any given time, Tuesday thru Thursday between the hours of 9 and noon you may hear "JackandKatie" and some sort of direction afterward. Katie's mom and I take turns driving the kiddo's to school. It is working out really well for both of us. We get to spend alone time with the babies and try our hardest to be cool when it's our turn behind the wheel.

Arizona in August??

Yes, crazy as it sounds, me and the kiddo's visited the grandparents in Phoenix during the hottest part of the year. Of course, it is hot all the time, so "hottest" is relative. Jack and June had the best time with Poppi & Gram. June took a little while to warm up, but once she did, she was Poppi's girl. We all got spoiled completely and loved every minute of it. Poor Dad was all by himself back in S.C., but he has a secret project that kept him busy.

It sure was fun, but it's nice to be back home.

Camping in Black Mt., N.C.

Hello All..During the end of July, we Heitmans went on a camping trip. We kind of crashed a long on-going party of dear friends of ours. The Essig (Jack's best friend Jed) family and friends have been going to the same campground in the Mt. Mitchell area of Black Mt., N. Carolina for many years. It is a mission to include more friends and family every year...be it by marriage, birth or new friends. We feel honored to have been invited and will be back next year.

Hello All....we had a great day of boating with Garrick's boss Bob (and his wife Audrey). We weren't sure how the kids would do, but we worried for nothing. Jack and June are just crazy about the boat. They both had the best time, June especially loved the wind in her face. We docked and had a picnic...Oscar Mayer sure does taste good off the grill in the great outdoors. After a bit more sailing, the kiddo's fell asleep in our arms and we knew what a blessed life the Lord has given us.

We had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. Garrick got to work on Jack's bed, and it is now ready to be assembled (pics to follow). I got to finish up quilt's for the Fader boys and mail them just in time...before they leave for Africa. On Monday, we took the kids to Congaree National Forest. It's a great park with lots of history and trails and a lake filled with turtles...who LOVE pretzels.

Hope you'all had great weekends also.
Love, K

So it's been a busy few months. Jack turned 3. He got many wonderful gifts, I think his favorites are a Peter Pan book and movie and his Superman jammies. The Easter bunny stopped by while the kids were sleeping. June loved the krinkly paper and colorful eggs. Mimi, Papa and their new baby Sammy came to visit. Sammy and June share the same (exact) birthday...as you can see they are kindred spirits.

Life is blessed, thank you for sharing it with us.

Love Kelly