love him.

because with 4 girls and 1 boy, we have to start celebrating early in this house!
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thanks, ann.

8 years

and it just keeps getting better!!
(photo by maggie)

34

happy birthday to my dear, patient husband.

what steve's been up to...

he's only had one lesson but is enjoying it so far. a man in our church had a music studio for many years and has offered lessons for steve.

"crazy steve" and party in the park

last friday steve was able to help out with the "party in the park" in part sponsored by the youth centre where he has volunteered. they had a good turn out and he was able to make some contacts and continue relationships with adults and teens alike. "crazy steve" was also there and the 2 steves did race on the bungee course. they said it was a draw but i think my steve won. "crazy steve" and his family have been a real encouragement to us. he is employed at the youth centre and and they attend a church in another town. the best part of the night was watching maggie do the bungee course. when we got there she said, "i want to do that." now, maggie can get excited about things only to flip out in fear when she actually tries to do them. but not this time. she did the whole thing by herself. she even let the police support officer help her. i was really proud of her!

anniversary pictures

here are some pictures from our anniversary. steve and i hiked the little orme which gave us some amazing views of llandudno and the surrounding area. we stopped on the way home and had a cuppa right out on the beach. somehow the girls got in on my breakfast in bed! we grilled salmon for supper on our little bbq. we share an entry way with a charity shop and the woman who works there is always putting little toys out for the girls to play with as we get them in and out of the stroller. just thought i'd explain=)

happy 7 years, sweetheart!

steve's belated birthday dinner

we ended up having steve's birthday dinner on friday. he was his usual patient self and didn't seem to mind at all!

happy birthday, steve!

today we are celebrating steve's 33rd birthday (and the fact that it's been over 24 hours since gwyneth has vomited=) please pray that the rest of us do not catch it!) he's already had breakfast in bed and if we are well enough, will have his requested birthday dinner tonight (bacon-wrapped chicken, of course). we're so thankful to have his calm and steady, gospel-centered leadership!