tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5660062162101435782024-02-07T02:58:16.605-05:00life in stepps!marylanierdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04272556992820484428noreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566006216210143578.post-42246395969749160202013-08-07T07:30:00.000-04:002013-08-07T07:30:00.916-04:00Wordless Wednesday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Spring brought a new adventure to the Stepp family and I'll admit, I was shocked at how fast we got here! Wells played in a 5U T-ball league (for the first time, of course) and we all had a blast! Not only did Wells love to play, he improved lots over the season, but Graham and I made new friends as well! Here are some pictures from our little guy's first baseball experience: <br />
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Collin, Davis, Cohen, and Wells ready for their first game!</div>
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Wells and his biggest fans!</div>
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Who is this big kid?</div>
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T-ball proved to be fun for the whole family!</div>
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marylanierdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04272556992820484428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566006216210143578.post-67310787424026608152013-08-02T15:04:00.001-04:002013-08-02T15:05:25.629-04:00Skinny?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This chocolate and vanilla beauty is a Skinny Cow Ice Cream sandwich...and I, personally, am currently managing to kill <strike>one</strike> or two a day! (For those of you that know me well, I know that they are not Paleo...don't judge me!) They are delicious, and I am in fact addicted to them! I feel better now that I've gotten that off of my chest! Thanks! <br />
Happy Friday! What deliciousness will you treat yourself to this weekend?</div>
marylanierdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04272556992820484428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566006216210143578.post-65331891748961649062013-07-03T08:00:00.000-04:002013-07-03T08:00:02.515-04:00Free to EAT!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
There are few things I enjoy more than eating...the whole Eat, Drink, and be Merry thing really works for me! I kinda love it! So, since it's a holiday I'd say that's a darn good excuse to do exactly that! Here are some things that I may (key word MAY) do this week:<br />
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Aren't these precious! I foresee them being a favorite amongst kids and adults! </div>
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The above picture just made me smile because I LOVE pickles on my BBQ sandwiches! Graham, not so much! But, regardless of how we eat them the bottom line is, this week, we will eat them!</div>
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<em>(variation between my step-dad's recipe and Linds and Jami's)</em></div>
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marylanierdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04272556992820484428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566006216210143578.post-12715765945394612912013-07-01T08:00:00.000-04:002013-07-01T08:20:37.357-04:00Yankee Doodle<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
With the 4th of July upon us I thought I'd do a throwback to last year's events as a recap! So, here's what this week looked like for us a year ago:<br />
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We kicked off our week's festivities with the fireworks in Sugar Creek! Can't wait to compare this year's picture to the one above! Poor Ford is barely hanging on for dear life but he was a trooper! I remember that he slept through the entire fireworks show in Jami's arms! (The twins went home with their grandparents so she was childfree and oh so gracious to help out with Ford!)</div>
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These two have SO many pictures like this! I have a feeling there will be many more to follow as well! Emma Gray usually wins out for title of Wells' best girl...other than mommy of course! ;)</div>
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I love Ford's "enough people!" expression! However, our rule is, as long as Graham and I look somewhat normal the picture is a keeper! </div>
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Here you have Wells and his big cousins on the actual 4th waiting for multiple fireworks shows! We went to my father-in-law's church and from the parking lot you can see at least 3 of Greenville's biggest displays! It was amazing and free and not even a portion of the crowd! Perfect way to spend the holiday! (I mean, and who doesn't love a hot summer night on a blanket with an iPhone!)</div>
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So, there's our little flashback! Stay tuned this week for more patriotic posts! And, feel free celebrate with these old guys as well! <a href="http://www.lifebythestepps.blogspot.com/2011/07/happy.html"><span style="color: red;">Happy!</span></a> <a href="http://lifebythestepps.blogspot.com/2011/06/summer-par-tay.html"><span style="color: blue;">Happy!</span></a></div>
marylanierdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04272556992820484428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566006216210143578.post-22469457981535114152013-06-29T09:00:00.000-04:002013-06-29T09:00:03.496-04:00Strawberry Pickin'<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's summer! And nothing says summer is here quite like a bowl of fresh sweet strawberries! And, since they happen to be one of my favorite things I love having free labor to help pick them! (Note: I don't think I violate any child labor laws in the pictures to follow!) <br />
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Look Linds, red hands!</div>
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Off to work!</div>
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Ava is looking for the perfect strawberry!</div>
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So many to choose from!</div>
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It's hard work...</div>
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Makayla found the biggest one!</div>
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Field trip success!</div>
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Graham seriously is the best daddy in the world! He deserves this title for multiple reasons but today I'm just going to show one reason why we think so: The Playhouse! <br />
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It started like this on a Sunday afternoon! He had no plan, no blue prints, just an idea and lots of patience! (the bubble bucket was a little distraction for daddy's helper! You'll see him below!)</div>
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Wells LOVED working on this project too!</div>
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This one just makes me smile!</div>
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Wells wanted to play in the "playhouse" even when there wasn't one! Ford, he pretty much didn't care! Sidenote: Graham made the length of the fort long enough for an adult to lay down inside. His purpose was so he could campout with the boys (well, just Wells for now) this fall! He's a fun dad!</div>
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Look Mommy, there's a slide! We were able to save some money by finding a slide on Craig's List! It required a little TLC with soap and a brush but it was well worth it!</div>
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And there you have it...our playhouse! We are all so proud of it! Graham did one heck of a job! I'd say the boys struck gold with this one...and the playhouse is pretty cool too! ;)</div>
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marylanierdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04272556992820484428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566006216210143578.post-35166483333436139352013-06-26T07:00:00.000-04:002013-06-26T07:00:04.218-04:00The Boy Turned One, cont.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
So, like we discussed on Monday, Ford turned ONE in May! We had a fun, laid back play-date party for the little guy which was just Ford's style! (He's our laid-back fella, much like his daddy!)<br />
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We had such a special day filled with friends, family, and babies...all of which we could not be more thankful! Oh Happy Day! (please note that Ford demolished his cake...I mean, he killed it! And loved every minute!) </div>
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For extra fun you can check out highlights from Big Brother's first birthday party <a href="http://www.lifebythestepps.blogspot.com/2011/02/its-special-day.html">here</a>! </div>
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May was a busy month! <em>(Apparently there have been a few busy months since our last meeting but hey, who's counting!) </em>May was mostly busy because of one MAJOR life event in our fam...our littlest boy turned ONE!<br />
Here's a snapshot (or 12) at Ford's first year!<br />
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He's been nothing but a pure joy! And we're thrilled that we're getting a front row seat to his life, month after month! Here's to you little buddy! We love you so much!</div>
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marylanierdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04272556992820484428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566006216210143578.post-2205652250833360222013-04-04T10:16:00.003-04:002013-04-04T10:16:54.076-04:00Thursday's Thoughts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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marylanierdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04272556992820484428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566006216210143578.post-61788554119289101182013-03-29T19:25:00.001-04:002013-03-29T19:31:02.703-04:00This is Our GOD!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This is Our God is the title of our Easter services at NewSpring Church! If you do not have a place to go this weekend, I highly suggest that you join us at one of our MANY Easter services...all over South Carolina! You can also catch a service live online! Check out details <a href="http://www.newspring.cc/">HERE</a>!<br />
On this Good Friday I can't help but meditate on these words:<br />
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<em>Freely you gave it all for us<br />Surrendered your life upon that cross<br />Great is your love<br />Poured out for all<br />This is our God<br />-Hillsong</em></div>
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It's Easter week! Which usually means springtime! Warmer weather, pretty flowers, green grass, and brighter clothes. So far this year Easter week brings cold, Cold, and more COLD! However, regardless of the weather Easter week always brings the opportunity for reflection about what this season really means! I look forward to talking more about that later this week! <br />
Today I wanted to share some pictures from last Easter...since I'm a slacker and didn't post about it last year! ;) You can also check some of our old bunny pics from years past <a href="http://www.lifebythestepps.blogspot.com/2011/04/hippity-hoppity.html">HERE</a> and<a href="http://www.lifebythestepps.blogspot.com/2011/05/easter-weekend.html"> HERE</a>!<br />
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We took our annual trip to Chick Fil A to see the big bunny! (Heading there tonight BTW!)</div>
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Wells checked out his bunny loot! </div>
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We made the little guy suffer through pictures in clothes that he'd probably like to forget! </div>
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Sweet Caroline helped Wells hunt for eggs!</div>
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And we managed to get a group picture with all of these sweet faces! </div>
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...about you! That's the first line in Rick Warren's book, <u>A Purpose Driven Life</u>. "It's not about you." Four simple words start the book that, aside from the Bible, has been translated in more languages and sold more copies than any other book in the world. Four simple words! "It's not about you!"<br />
A few weeks ago our pastor Perry Noble preached a sermon on that concept. It was during our Love Revolution series and the title of the message was "It's Not About Me!" I mean, honestly, is there really a better way to show someone that you love them than serving? We were challenged to live out this principle in multiple areas/ALL areas of our lives. Marriage, finances, career, and most importantly our connection with our Father. So, for the past few weeks I have tried (failed) and tried again to repeat this over and over. Talk about a game changing phrase/prayer!<br />
I can't even begin to tell you the number of times my selfish inner voice comes bellowing out when I hear Jesus' sweet tone say "Mary Lanier, it's not about you!" The sting, the frustration, the annoyance, the inconvenience! I have this internal conversation of "Seriously, I don't feel like washing bottles! Graham has been <strike>out and about all day</strike> (working and providing for our family) and I have been here with two wild boys...I think Graham could hit up those bottles while I watch Sean on this 2 on 1 date!" "Mary Lanier, it's not about you!" "I know Wells would love for me to fix his train tracks right now but Pinterest and a Diet Coke are really calling my name!" "Mary Lanier, he won't be 3 forever...it's not about you!" "It's Saturday, Graham doesn't have to work, and it's pouring rain...really, who would notice if I didn't make it to the baby shower...crap, it's not about me!" See how it plays out in your head, sounds fun right! ;) It is a daily struggle <br />
And though the growing and changing can be hard...I feel so much love when I focus on why it's not about me...<br />
Because it's about Him:<br />
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"To whom much is given, much is required." (Luke 12:48) And if I were to even try to work enough to measure up to my gifts I'd slave away sun up to sun down! And whether I focus on the work, the love, the serving, the giving, the time, the whatever; I have to focus on the simple fact that it's not about me! </div>
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<em>Christ commands us to love even as He loves. "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." (John 15:12-13) Love is laying down our lives for others. Just as our Lord Jesus Christ gave His life for us, so we are to give our lives away for others. To love is to die.---</em></div>
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marylanierdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04272556992820484428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566006216210143578.post-27406027625832071972013-03-13T16:12:00.000-04:002013-03-13T16:13:15.376-04:00Another One About Jewelry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A couple of years ago I wrote a post all about earrings! You can reread it <a href="http://lifebythestepps.blogspot.com/2011/03/dangly-kind.html#comment-form">here</a>! And, what do you know, I'm in the mood for another post about jewelry! Here are some of my favorites and some things on my wish list!<br />
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I'm still rocking the pearls...though Ford doesn't seem too impressed by them!</div>
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Any given day you're sure to find me in these hoops! They go with everything and I love 'em!</div>
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And in true Mare fashion I still believe that when it comes to earrings...the bigger the better!</div>
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This bracelet from J.Crew is definitely one of my recent favorites! But, I must confess...I have a knock-off! (And it looks dang good if I say so myself!</div>
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Now, here are some wish list items:</div>
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I adore these gold hoops and had originally seen them on <a href="http://www.laylagrayce.com/Default.aspx">Layla Grayce</a> but they're gone! (She says with MUCH disappointment!)</div>
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I absolutely love this gold beauty from J.Crew and I need because it would go GREAT with the bracelet that I already have...don't you agree? Graham doesn't so much agree with that logic!</div>
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marylanierdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04272556992820484428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566006216210143578.post-66775142813839605172013-02-26T06:30:00.000-05:002013-02-26T06:30:01.827-05:00Where the Green Grass Grows<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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marylanierdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04272556992820484428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566006216210143578.post-53760819779544971302013-02-25T06:30:00.000-05:002013-02-25T06:30:00.489-05:00Sweet Moment<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
If you know anything about my childhood you've probably heard mention of my dear Big Catherine. Big Catherine was my nanny from birth to around age 8. We called her Big Catherine because of my sister Katherine and she fit the name perfectly. Not because of her size, but because of the person that she was in my mind...amazing! She left when I was in the second grade and I can still remember leaving my house for school that morning knowing that she would not be there when I got home. (Oh, that still leaves a pit in my stomach as I type!) Big Catherine always waited for us at the bus stop and would tell us how much she missed us that day while we were at school. I believed her too! She would have our snacks laid out with a paper towel over the plate so the chips wouldn't taste stale. (It's funny the things you remember!) And she was obsessed with keeping our Keds white, I mean like sparkling white! (Don't judge, you know you wore them too!) She started keeping my sisters just before I was born so when they started school I had quite a bit of alone time with Big Catherine. We had a standing Friday lunch date to KFC! Hence my LOVE for fried chicken! <br />
She was MY Big Catherine and I was HER baby! Oh how I love that woman! <br />
So, imagine the joy I felt this year as I watched the precious soul that rocked me hold my baby!<br />
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We're all "aflutter" in these parts because these crazy kiddos are heading into town this weekend! And nothing gets Wells more excited than time with CeCe, Pat Pat, and Tee! (See the <strike>chaos</strike> JOY below!)<br />
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There's sure to be lots of laughter and fun with a fair mix of tears and fighting I'm sure! And I'm equally excited because with these cuties (usually) comes my big sister and brother-in-law. And we generally only partake in the laughter and fun... ;) <br />
so, I hope your weekend consists of endless laughter and fun as well! However, if there are tears and fighting I hope your weekend contains some of this to make it a tad easier! Cheers to the weekend friends!<br />
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marylanierdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04272556992820484428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566006216210143578.post-36252970838741595172012-08-08T08:00:00.000-04:002012-08-08T08:00:13.975-04:00Sleepy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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