While attending to my Luke and Sarah's homework questions I find my " Sparkles"

(AKA Hannah) cutting the dogs hair by her ears to get " sticky stuff off of her and to make her look pretty..." oh boy! When you see Maisie( our yellow lab) and think a rattlesnake got a hold of her head- mystery solved! 'Salon by Sparkles' opened today! Ugh...

Heather Heggie
760-496-8029

Staff meeting at Horizon today...

It's my first staff meeting from pastor bob today and I'm amazed at my small part time job as an aide at Horizon has led me to loving horizon even more-- maybe the " new bubble" clouds me from the same complaints other seasoned people have/had but the threading of Jesus in this place could not be any better to me...
I sang worship songs, got testy eyed, took communion watched P Bob wash a man's feet and heard a powerful message from the book of Peter--
If I am going to work or send my kids to school somewhere tact costs money this IS the place-- it is special at Horizon and I cannot wait to see how this journey unfolds as a preschool aide...
I feel honored to go to church at horizon, bible study, MOTS, AWANAS, etc and now to add working to the list it's a total joy...
Thank you God for this opportunity I feel very blessed--
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Heather Heggie
760-496-8029

My kids talking tonight...

Did family devotion, snuggling with kids and kids said " let's pick the friends that are like family"
They said:

"Neale boys...
Musel's...
Olga?
Hmmm...
Are there any more mom???"

Super cute had to share...
Love you both...
Heather

Heather Heggie
760-496-8029

The joys of kid mentality-- my Sarah (9 yrs) got her metal expander removed from ortho today after 8 months- she has one week until next phase of ortho starts and she asked me if she can have gum at least 5 times a day ( sugar free of course) since she hadn't had in so long and ends again in one week! She's a riot and of course, we indulged in gum immediately after ortho appt! Simple joys of being 9-- thinking gum is better than food! Love you Sar-Bear!

Heather Heggie
760-496-8029

I'm about to surprise all three of my kids and pick them up early for some true kid fun! Thank you God for giving me this " mommy management position" in order to "love up" my kids in such a whimsical, spontaneous way once in a while!! Check back with me if all whining, crying and " he's touching me" ends... we'll see right?

Heather Heggie
760-496-8029

I have total bliss playing board games with my kiddos while daddy and doggies are resting... Thank you God for "slow Sunday afternoons..".

Heather Heggie
760-496-8029

Sunday afternoon at the Heggie's- naps for dogs too!!

My Luker-s...

At the end of a movie yesterday about a girl being reunited w her mom and a special horse, Luke cried... It touched my heart in such a real and special way. My 7 year old has a sensitive , soft side I never want to leave him and want to foster as he becomes the man God desires him to be--
I love tears of joy- it's what makes me cry the moat myself-- happy, sentimental things... More than just sad things...
Love you Luker tukers...
Mommy

Heather Heggie
760-496-8029

Daddy's eyes...

There's nothing better for me than looking at baby pictures of my kids and looking at their eyes and how much of their daddy I see in each of them-- warms my heart- to the core!! Love you little three angels and mr Heggie too!!

Heather Heggie
760-496-8029

Olivia w/me concert in the park!! Fun summer nights!!

Sarah Ashley singing concert !

Concert in the park brother and sister!! Awww..

My "Banana's" first soccer game this season! Yeah!

Luke successfully tied his shoes today!!

He's so proud and on top of the world-- had to share!!
Xoxo

Heather Heggie
760-496-8029

I've decided school fir my kids is as much for me as for them- I love my kids teachers and all my mommy friends!!! Thank you all!!

Heather Heggie
760-496-8029

Sophia and Sarah- annual photo! Sweet girls!

Sarah 1st day of 4th grade!

Luke first day of first grade!!

Hannah first day of kindergarten!! Crazy!!

Dancing Hannah on a Sunday afternoon!

Our Barbie cheerleader!!

Luke 7 year old birthday cake! I tried not so great...

Del Mar more great friends!!!

Del Mar Racetrack! Fun friends!

Del Mar Racetrack today!!! So fun!!

Great quote for me today: "You can only take your kids as far as YOU have have gone with YOUR faith"... Boy that was a great motivator today, if I want my kids faith to stretch and grow further than typical, I better be willing to do the same!

Heather Heggie
760-496-8029

Today...first day of work..

After 8 years of being a stay at home mom today is my first day back for a part time position at church/horizon preschool-- Tues Tgursday will be my days/hours so it's perfect just still nervous because of well, all of it...
Hoping it goes well, God stays closer to me than ever and that He knows my heartaches to miss even the smallest thing or routine w my kids-- I have never felt MORE right about being a stay at home mom than any job, purpose etc in my life-- I believe it's best for our family completely so today, is partly letting go of that " dream fulfilled" and practical measures taking forth-- I'm praying my purpose will be magnified in God no matter where I am at physically...
Love u little sweet children know that I never CHOOSE work over being with you ever!!!
Xoxo

Heather Heggie
760-496-8029

Parade ready-- Disneyland!

New Mickey ears on Main Street!

Toy Story Mania- "Mania!"

Luke birthday breakfast at hotel!!

Luke REAL birthday breakfast!!

Daddy Hannah breakfast!!

Kids picture nighttime

Kids Disneyland!!

Luke Jedi training " the force is with this one!"

Mommy Sarah right before Pirates ride!!

Family castle picture!

Sarah Luke both got chosen for Jedi training!!!!

Waiting for Jedi training...

Daddy Hannah!!

Small World with Aunt Meridith!!

Buzz Lightyear- Infinity and Beyond!!!

Luke with R2-D2

In line at Space Mountain!!!

Nemo!!!

Submarine ride!

Heading to Magic Kingdom with family- not sure who's more excited me or kids??? Can't wait!!

Heather Heggie
760-496-8029

Just inspired and touched to tears after watching a bible study DVD on the Holy Spirit- Francis Chan-- oh do I need more God listening and simply God doing in my life!! I need to get out of my comfort zone and get into God's zone!! I need my kids to know that serving God is tough and crazy and scary but amazingly worth it-- I need our family to go on a mission and I need to get intentional about small
Mission experiences--

My works is pretty comfy right now w great husband house healthy kids-- almost tidy- with regular stresses-- boy do I need to be shaken up- it's not so comfy fir SO many people and boy do I easily forget that in my comfy life!! Ugh I need to serve- not for my pride to say I served but to get my hands and feet DIRTY in God's will rather than experience His favor--
I know know know that my deepest suffering has purpose so why not be a part of another persons suffering-- why do I choose " comfy" over dirty for God??
I want to commit to abandoning myself less and be reckless for Jesus-- I want to be a passionary as Bob Goff once said-- for Jesus!!
I love you Lord, I truly do- will you teach me sone next steps to live boldly not quietly for you- I'm interested!!!
I have longed to DO something BIG for God on a large scale and ironically I have not been bold enough to even start on a smaller scale really-- use me Lord and humble my heart tonight so tomorrow upon waking there is LESS of me , and mote of you in my thoughts.
Kids: this is it- the great expedition- listening to the holy spirit enough to RISK it all when the stakes are high- for Jesus--
It's time-- I have been comfy a little too long...
I have peace knowing my purpose- now it's my job to get out there with my kids and DO IT!!
Xoxo

Heather Heggie
760-496-8029

"Deep thoughts" with Hannah!

Hannah asked me tonight " why do u always where the same pajamas to bed and they aren't nightgowns?" I said I loved my ( flannel pants) PJ 's and I didn't need to change! ha ha - she is very ON to my lack of fashion even at bedtime! ( side note she tried to wear a tutu to bed tonight over her nightgown!! That girl cracks me up!! :)

Heather Heggie
760-496-8029

Another GREAT Encinitas beach day! Summer has been good to the Heggie's!! But we admit, we are hiding from all dermatology people! Ha ha

Heather Heggie
760-496-8029

Book club ladies!!!

Luke Jr guard!

Sarah jr guard!

My beach kids- jr lifeguards!!

Hannah had to change in boots for birthday shirt!!

Hannah bday 5 years old!!

My Hannah Joy's birth announcement! Happy Birthday Hannah Banana!

Hannah loved her cake! :)

Hannah "5" at bottom of cake!!

Just finished "trying" to make a Barbie cake for my Hannah! My baby girl turns 5 years old tomorrow!! Mommy loves you, even though not a " cake boss!" :)

Soleil Hannah beach #2

Soleil Hannah beach

Boys beach

Luke 1st day of Pop Warner football... So exciting!!

Sar Bear...

My sweet Sarah tonight kept asking me while school supplies and clothes shopping which one I liked ( mom that is) - blew me away and felt special saw her beautiful soft heart instead of strong will doing opposite of me- age 9 beautiful transformation year for her-- loving time with my sar bear!

Heather Heggie
760-496-8029

Olin bday sand castle

Boys line up magnifying glasses to start fire at the beach!!

Luke digging for shells!