Thursday, September 18, 2008

Fall 9/08






Its been a while since I've been able to update this site.  However, I would like to share some pics from Riley's fourth birthday.  She is such a little princess!  I love to see that dreamy look in her eye when Daddy is holding her or dancing her around the room.  She is set on the fact that she is going to marry Daddy.  I've told Dan to enjoy the adoration while it lasts.  She is a sweetheart and we feel so blessed to have such amazing children.

Cody is in the first grade and so smart.  I'm pretty sure he has inherited Daddy's sense of humor.  He enjoys making jokes out of everything.  And of course we couldn't be more proud.  He two most recent accomplishments have been learning to ride a two wheeler this summer and learning to tie his shoes.  

Shea is getting so big.  She is practically running now.  She likes to get into anything and everything.  She currently is infatuated with the toilet as well as toilet paper.  Hopefully, this stage will soon pass.  She is also learning and repeating so many words.  She is such a delight.

Our plans for the fall include surviving day to day life by the grace of God, (in a nut shell) and RVR's corn maze.
I would also like to request prayer for our community ladies bible study that will begin next week.  We are praying that this will be both a time of growth and learning for those already involved, but also that we will be able to reach out to our neighbors and share the love of Christ with them.

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Happy Easter





So, March has been a rough month for the Steele Clan here in Maryland. It all started with Cody and the Flu about three weeks ago and is now finally ending with my recovery from pneumonia, sinus infection, bronchitis and most recently the 24 hr stomach virus. I believe we are now on the mend. We are having a wonderful Easter. The sun is shining and its nearly 55 degrees which is a nice change from the gloomy and bitter, windy days we've been having.

Cody, Riley and Shea enjoyed dressing up in their new Easter attire this morning and we had a wonderful service at Grace Bible Church. Dan and I sang in the choir and Dan was the featured soloist on an incredible song called, "It was His Blood."

We are really enjoying starting some traditions of our own this Easter. Cody and Riley were thrilled to find what the Easter Bunny had brought for them. We had a good 'ole Steele family Sunday lunch of roast beef, rice, beans, corn and biscuits. We then went on outside for an Easter Egg hunt. The kids really loved it!

We are looking forward to our up coming visit to Staunton, Va to Grammie and Papa's house. Thank you to all who kept us in your prayers as we struggled through illness.

Love, Hope, Dan, Cody, Riley and Shea