Volunteering is COOL!

For the last two weekends, Bryton and I have been out in the community giving service. One Saturday, we worked the MSU Garage Sale to benefit students who face calamities and cannot pay their bills. On the following Saturday, we worked the Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament. I am so blessed to have a son who thinks it is cool to volunteer. It probably didn't hurt that he got to drive a golf cart around either!!

The Piano Recital - In Triplicate

Each Spring, the Heiselt children burst forth and play the songs they have been working on with their piano teacher, Ms. Carolyn Rogers for months! It usually coincides at the exact same time when Eric and I think we cannot hear a particular song one more time!

This year the recital was extra special as Shae, Bryton, and Emoree played. Bryton was up first as we thought he had a baseball game (it ended up getting rained out). He played so quickly I didn't even get a chance for a photo (to which he is not very sad -- see face on the boy in the photo with the girls). He did a great job and looked very daper in his suit!

Shae played "Camptown Races" and was up and down so fast it was like a whirlwind. I love how her feet dangle and don't reach the floor! Emoree played "Harry in Winter" from Harry Potter and she did a wonderful job!
The three pianists! At our traditional piano photo. I just love it!
Oh, and not to leave Isaac out. His job was to stay quiet (which he did somewhat well actually) and to keep the church's hymn books in order!

I did manage to get a bit of Emoree's song on video. Eric said listening to Emoree play makes him feel like the father in a Jane Austen novel. He fancies himself sitting around listening to his daughter play the piano forte. Enjoy!

Terrific Two!

Our little guy just turned two and we are loving it (so far)! His vocabulary has spiked, he has already attempted potty work at least once, and he is really showing some of that Heiselt attitude (okay, that part we are working with). Seriously though, we had a great party. Wish you were there! Grandma H. gave punch balloons and they were a big hit (continue to be - thanks Mom!)), Grandma S. gave a wonderful Radio Flyer trike w/hat (helmet) that Isaac loves, and he received a swing for the backyard! What more could a kid want?

The Doggie (or as Isaac calls it, "Woof Woof") cake mde by the talented Eric Heiselt.

Isaac was not quite sure what to do with the cake and then when the candles were lit, I thought he was going to reach out and grab it. It took all of us blowing out the candles, and when we did -- he clapped for us!!

Thank You Aunt Jodie!

This is me wearing my apron Aunt Jodie gave me from Christmas. It really works! I was making snickerdoodles with Mom and I wore it. Thank you so much Aunt Jodie. I love it. Love, Shae. 'Nough Said. Thank you Jodie!