The “big news” for 2021: Becky's sister Carla died in February; Dan graduated from Charleston Southern University in May; Natalie graduated from high school in June and started at Wheaton College in August; and Lauren graduated early from Messiah University in December (though she still has a semester on campus with CPA prep work). The rest of us just got another year older (and wiser).

Eric and Becky: We both turned 50 this year, and with Sarah in her senior year in high school, being “over the hill” and “empty nesters” is suddenly upon us. Our marriage is flourishing, and as they say, “Happiness is being married to your best friend”, so we feel tremendously blessed.

Dan: Graduated university, got a dog (Nala), is working full-time in Charleston, SC, and doing freelance photography (www.dansteffy.com). He also keeps busy with church, friends, and traveling.

Lauren: Finished accounting degree and studying for the CPA exams. Her summer 2021 internship at an accounting firm in Mechanicsburg, PA is now part-time work with full-time to start in May 2022.

Natalie: Started at Wheaton College (west of Chicago), is double majoring in French and Spanish, and loves the cold weather. She's very creative and makes chocolates and fancy cards for others.