Update On Us

Here is what we have all been up to:

Joshua and Amy: Joshua has been busy with the shop and giving attention to his 3 kids. He has been helping Amy with Stella when she is up for half of the night and also letting her get naps. Amy is enjoying her little girl and enjoying how content she is so that she can get some things done. Her family has been very helpful with the transition to adjusting to the new baby. They both are enjoying their new family of 5.

Stella: She is growing like a weed. Stella weighted 9 lbs. 4 ozs. at the last check-up. She is so cubby and cute. It is so much fun holding her and having Stella look up at you with her big eyes. She is such a blessing and we are so grateful for being able to be her parents and to take care of her.

Paul and Peter: They have been enjoying having a little sister. Paul loves to get things for me and tells me to be careful of his little sister. Peter is still adjusting as he is no longer the baby of the family. I am having to find time to spend with him to help him with the adjustments. Paul and Peter keep us very busy as they are active and having a new little one also. They have also been a joy to take care of.

Auntie Mar: She has been such a big help since Stella was born. I don't know what I would do without all the help, especially since I need to recover from the birth. She is still cleaning and cooking dinner for the family (one less thing to worry about). Auntie Mar goes to the shop while we all nap and helps out there until we are up from our naps. She has been a great blessing to me.

Grandpa and Grandma Steed: They are mostly busy with the shop and also with grandkids. They both have been enjoying getting to be part of the kids lives and have been a big help for Joshua and I. This weekend they are going on a retreat, which I am excited about because this is one of the first times that they have gotten away over night by themselves.

We are planning on making a trip to Iowa to see my dad's side of the family. This is going to be our first family vacation (not including the trip out to Colorado). We will be leaving around the 4th of July. Thank you for all your prayers and keeping in contact with us.