Disney Cruise 2015

 For Christmas this year we went on a Disney cruise to the Bahamas! We had heard many many great things about Disney cruises and we were not disappointed!

 One of the nights on the ship there was a pirate party that was so fun. Lots of characters came out in pirate gear and there were fireworks....awesome.

 Castaway Cay. 

Disney owns an island in the Bahamas that is beautiful. 

 This was Rachel's favorite part! She loved the water and sand. 

 Crab race

 The Heckert girls in the sand. 

Overall I would highly recommend a Disney Cruise to anyone, it was a great vacation that I hope we do again!

Catching up

Playing a little catch up with the pictures:

Halloween was perfect this year: The girls were so cute and the weather awesome!

For thanksgiving this year we flew out to Annapolis to spent the holiday with Drew's parents. We had a wonderful time. The nice weather held out all weekend and we were able to visit the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of American History.

Elise turned 5 on December 1! My little sweetheart loves loves loves to sing and color and it just a joy!

Christmas piano recital

Christmas at Papa's

Kate made Drew and I so proud this year by saving up to buy a tablet. She had been asking for one for about a year and we encouraged her to save up. We agreed that if she saved up $100, we would cover the rest. To my surprise, Kate took to the idea right away. She saved her allowance, did extra jobs around the house, duck sat for our friends, and asked for money for Christmas. In just a few months she hit her goal! Drew was more excited than she was, I think;) Drew went out the very night she hit her $100 and bought her a tablet so she could open it up on Christmas morning! She loves it!

Family Pictures 2015

 We were able to squeeze in Family Pictures this year on Halloween morning. I think they turned out great, our photographer was excellent and the girls did great too.

 Our precious gems

 Lily's face cracks me up

 My Favorite

September and October

 The past few months have flown by for our family! Kate and Lily played soccer again this fall. It has been great watching them and seeing their skills improve.

 Also, Rachel turned 1!

 It was so fun to celebrate this little girl and the joy she has brought to our family. She loves her sisters and Daddy (she loves her Mommy most of all;)) and finds the most joy in getting into everything. I had forgotten how much fun having a one year old in the house is; she makes every day an adventure.

Lily's Baptism

In August Lily was baptized, and it was so sweet. Kate played the piano and Elise sang a song. Lily was so happy and excited.

August events

 August held many excitements this year as always! Before school started, Mom and I took the girls to Indy for the temple open house. It was so beautiful!

 August 10th brought the first day of school! Rachel, Elise and I were sad to see Kate and Lily leave!

 To top off the first week of school, Lily turned 8! What fun it was to celebrate her and all the joy she brings to out family. Lily is so enthusiastic, loving, and adventurous.

 For her 8th birthday, she had a party at SkyZone.

Rachel has also learned to crawl, 

I can't believe she is 10 months old and mobile! 

There is nothing like having a baby in the home, she brings joy to us all.