The Heckman Family

Monday, June 27, 2011

Father's Day

It's funny... when I first started dating Brian, I never thought about what kind of father he would be some day. I probably should have, but I was much more interested in his personality, his humor and how cute he was. :)
Thank God - literally - that He knows who we should end up with in our lives. Because I could not have picked a more perfect man to spend my life with. Beyond everything he does for me on a daily basis, he is such an amazing father. Every evening - no matter how tired he is from work - he swoops in and takes over caring for both boys. He wrestles with Payton, he plays with Parker and both of them light up like a Christmas tree. They love him SO much.
So, Father's Day is a really important holiday in our house because we want to take a special day to recognize how much we love Brian.
We started the day out with a big breakfast before church. And of course since it was Father's Day, I couldn't argue with the boys when they wanted to have the cookie cake that Payton had decorated for Brian for breakfast...

Payton gave Brian his essay and drawing that he made for him in school...

(yes that is a drawing at the bottom of a Chicago Bear and a Gator jumping on top of a Green Bay Packer)

If you can't read it, it says:
My Dad
by: Payton Heckman
My Dad is the best. He resls (wrestles) whith me! He tells me funny story's! He is awesome!!!!!! He has brown hair. He is nise (nice)!!!!!!! He takes me to miny (mini) golf! I love my Dad!!!!!

I laugh so hard every time I read it because it lists all of these wonderful things he loves about Brian and then for some reason he felt the need to mention that he has brown hair. How funny is that???

Of course, as much as I love my hubby, he does have some nuances that I could do without... such as not listening all the time. Especially when I'm talking about organizing, decorating or reality TV. So, this is the card I gave him...

Don't worry, I wrote really nice stuff on the inside. :)

So, all of this to say, we had a really great Father's Day celebrating what an amazing dad Brian is. We love you honey!

Of course I would be remiss to not mention our own awesome fathers too. Although we didn't get to spend the holiday with them, we love them dearly and wouldn't know what to do without them!!!

Miscellaneous

I've got some random funny photos to post that don't fit into any specific category. Hope you enjoy them...

Parker will watch Payton do anything - even play his DS.

He stares at him constantly. He LOVES his big brother!

Parker loves his Bumbo - he's so dang cute in it!

This is what Payton's hair looked like on "crazy hair day" for VBS.

Again... he'll watch him do anything...just wants to spend time with him.

"Aunt" Jenny

My dear from Jenny, whom I've know since Kindergarten, has always been so sweet with my kids. She sends them stickers and cards for holidays, birthday gifts, she came to my baby shower and always, always comes over to my parents' house when we're in Orlando. She's just one of those friends that you know you can always count on. And although I'd like to think I'm special and she only does these things for me, I happen to know she does the same things for her friend in Nevada and Texas and many, many friends in Orlando. She's amazing.

So, when we stopped by Orlando on our way to Ponte Vedra Beach, she made sure to stop by and meet Parker.

And then she indulged my husband in dinner at his favorite Mexican dive in Winter Park, and then showed us her fav places on Park Avenue.


Sorry - photo taken with cell phone!

Thanks Jenny! You're the best friend a girl could ask for!

P.S. To all my other O-town girls - I'm sorry I didn't plan to meet up with you in advance. We were literally in town for less than 12 hours. Next time - I promise!!!! :)

Clements Family Reunion

View of the house from the beach

All the cousins hanging together

We were very blessed this summer when my parents rented a house on Ponte Vedra Beach (just outside St. Augustine, FL) for our family and my brother's family to come and stay for a week.

Joel and Parker

Payton and Joe

The cousins had such an amazing time together. They really bonded, which was so special to see. We all had so much fun watching them play on the beach and then run around and play in the house together.

View from the back balcony

Outside, the patio had spectacular views of the ocean. And as you can see from the picture, it was just a few steps for us to go from the house to the beach. Perfect for 5 kids ages 6 and under!

Rough life...

It was a week full of boogie-boarding, corn-hole playing, cuddling, laughing, puzzle-making, exploring, relaxing, and bonding.
Here's a little slide show that gives you a little taste of some of the fun we had. If I can steal some of my sis-in-laws awesome group photos I'll post those separately. I don't have a lot of group shots of all the kiddos on my camera. Thanks so much Mom and Dad! Memories for a lifetime!