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From the Year 2011
The once-a-year happenings of Eric, Becky, Daniel, Lauren, Natalie and Sarah Steffy

We asked our children to give us a window into their lives and happenings in 2011. Bolded letters are the first letter of the kid's first name. Here's what they have to share:

Tell us about some things you enjoy doing: (S) I like making up “new” inventions and songs. (N) I am doing tech for our church middle school program. I play piano and am learning violin. (L) I play viola, flute, and some piano. I like to do cheerleading, puzzles, play games, read, and do math. (D) I enjoy listening to music.

What was the best thing that happened to you in 2011? (S) I played soccer. (N) I made a sand car at Cape May, NJ. (L) My cheer squad moved on from two competitions to compete at the Regional level. (D) I watched my dad's team win their softball championship.

What was your most unusual experience in 2011? (S) I got my hair curled like a cheerleader. (N) I went surfing indoors (at the Franklin Institute). During the snowstorm in October, I had a snowball fight with Dan and Sarah. (L) Since I started middle school in the fall, I needed someone else to open my gym locker before the first few gym classes until I got the hang of it myself. (D) At Kenbrook camp this summer, we slept out under the stars.

Tell us about 1 or 2 favorite books you've read recently: (S) My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss and Hooway for Wodney Wat (N) Call of the Wild, which is about a big dog named Buck who gets stolen, sold, brought to the north, and trained as a sled dog. (L) The Puzzling World of Winston Breen by Eric Berlin is about a boy named Winston who loves puzzles. When he finds a puzzle which stumps him, he is determined to solve it anyway. (D) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

My Favorite: (S) …things to do are draw and play games. (N) …thing to do is read. …season is winter. (L) …instrument is viola. …operation with decimals is addition. (D) …instrument is drums. …activity is DJing.

Name 1 or 2 things you are thankful for right now: (S) my family and my cat (N) books and Legos (L) God and my family (D) family and friends.

What is a goal for you in the New Year? (S) I would like to do well when I take my first PSSA tests in 3rd grade. (N) I want to memorize a psalm and the Lord's Prayer and I'm looking forward to being a summer camper at Kenbrook for the first time. (L) I would like to continue to make honor roll. (D) I hope to produce a short movie and finish reading the Harry Potter series.

Becky and Eric:Things continue to stay steady for us adults. We each turned 40 this year, which gave us a reason for a little extra reflection and perspective on life. Eric is working full-time as the R&D Manager at a company that makes automated factory vehicles. He visited several customer sites around the US and traveled to Sweden for business this year. He is also still active as a small group leader for the youth ministry at church. The group of guys he'd been with for many years graduated in the spring, so he started in the fall as the small group leader for the 6th grade boys. Becky stays busy running the house and keeping track of everyone's comings and goings. She also leads a women's small group Bible Study at church and is involved in various volunteer capacities at the kids' schools.