Pool :: Baby Steele

Test. Test. Is this thing on? Anybody still here... or has [most] everyone left the blog-o-sphere for greener (read: more participants, easier image uploading, etc) pastures, i.e. Facebook. Unfortunately for our TSD readers, I do not have an account to compensate for my FIVE month leave of absence, although not sure I would have been that much more prompt on updating it either...

On another note, Baby Steele's debut is fast approaching and in order to pass the time I've decided to implement a baby pool for friends and family. Please feel free to visit the link below as soon as possible in order to cast your best guesses regarding the baby's gender, weight, length, and arrival date and time. Everyone should be able to view each other's predictions, but try not to let them influence your own. I've included Kinsey's birth stats for those interested as well. Happy guessing and thanks for participating in this little one's much anticipated welcome into our family!

Kinsey Lorén :: due October 1st

September 16th @ 3:30pm

6 pounds 13 ounces and 19.25"

Merry Christmas 2009

A Midnight Message

posted by Heavenly Hosts

And the angel

said to them,

"Do not be afraid,

FOR BEHOLD

I bring you good tidings

of GREAT JOY

which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David

a SAVIOR, who is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:10-11

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FOR TO US A CHiLD iS BORN, TO US A SON iS GIVEN, AND THE GOVERNMENT

will be on his shoulders.

& HE WILL BE CALLED

Wonderful Counselor

MiGHTY GOD

EVERLASTING

F A T H E R

Prince of Peace

Isaiah 9:6

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Dear Santa: For Christmas this year, I would like to be a princess, preferably Snow White or Tinker Bell (though I change my mind daily). A few weeks ago, I was ecstatic to visit you in person with my friend, Addie, and inform you of my Christmas wishes, however, I am completely awestruck by your presence and become utterly speechless upon approaching you. Therefore, I have since informed your scout elf, whom I have lovingly named "Elfvis" (The Elf on the Shelf), of my preferences. I have also made it a priority to take great care of Elfvis during his stay in my home and careful not to touch him as requested in fear of him losing his "Christmas magic." Each morning I search the house and enthusiastically announce his return and *new* hiding place.

Words cannot express how excited I am for Christmas this year. I thoroughly enjoy helping Mommy wrap gifts, appointing myself as the bow and under-the-tree placement person and have specifically requested that we make Christmas cookies for you. Everyday I ask my Daddy at least three(3) times "How many more minutes 'til Christmas?" As well as, "Will it be snowy for Christmas? Just like Charlie and Lola, so I can do this..." while laying on the floor and mimicking the making of a snow angel. As of this morning, it looks like I'll be getting my wish with the incoming snowstorm...

Good luck tonight, Santa(s) on your Christmas Eve deliveries (wrapping, assembling, etc) and thank you for all of your hard work and generosity. Don't forget to enjoy the Christmas cheer and spread the [real] reason for the season!

Blessings,

Kinsey Lorén

p.s. I'll look forward to Elfvis' return next holiday season as well ;)

T.G.I.Friday :: Foto & Favorites

A supplement to The Steele Dossier, each edition composed of a candid photo, caption, and five(5) personal favorites selected at random. Enjoy!

• U2 360 concert

• Surprise Birthday parties

• LifeGroup accountability

• Jamba Juice Mango-a-go-go

• Seventies and Sunny... Perfect!

07 JUN 2010 aka "Junebug"