Stepniowski Family

Every few years, the Phillips clan gathers together to catch up on all that’s new.  When my grandmother was alive, it seems she insisted that this event take place much more often, but I guess everyone does the best they can with busy schedules and such.
The Phillips clan, as I refer to them, is essentially [...]

Well, Christmas came and went very quickly… as it normally does I suppose.  Thanks to retail America, we start getting pumped up so early and then it’s over in such a flash!
This year, we spread the love and decided not to have a big celebration at our place.  Instead, we spent Christmas Eve with Luke’s [...]

We went with the “potluck” theme again for Thanksgiving this year… it’s a genius idea really.  Our oven is still unpredictable (AKA broken), so making a turkey or anything requiring some time behind it is almost impossible.  We divided up the meal to create a massive feast of gluttonous proportions. Of course, I managed to [...]

Well, this is my attempt at finally posting something to our new site.  It seems I’ve been caught up with Twitter updates and all of the other chaotic stuff that comes with life as a full-time mom that works too.  If it weren’t for my iPhone, I probably would go insane.
Anyway, so what’s going on [...]

Labor Day is always a significant time of the year for Luke and I because the 1st is our anniversary.  I’m proud to say that we’ve been married eight years now and still going strong!  With two kids, the anniversary celebration this year included take-out thai from Jasmine eaten over a vinyl tablecloth and both kids [...]

When I asked Aidan what he wanted to do today for Summer Fun Friday, I was kind of afraid he would say something like Chuck E Cheese…  I really don’t like Chuck E Cheese.  So, I was relieved when he said he wanted to hit Gameworks.
My parents and I, as well as Skye, picked up Aidan and headed [...]

This past week, my Aunt VJ and Aunt Pat drove down to visit my parents for a few days.  On Saturday, I went with them to see Angels & Demons.  Granted, while it was a good movie, it certainly wasn’t Star Trek.  I can’t even believe I went to a movie theater and didn’t see this.  In fact, I took Aidan [...]

It took too many years for me to realize it, but it turns out that moms are pretty special.  I guess that’s not true.  I think we see some of their importance when we’re children.  We know that their job is to protect and love us no matter what, and that’s inarguably special.  But, as we get [...]

Well, the day finally arrived when it was time to walk for a cause. I’ve always thought the idea of a fundraising walk was pretty cool, so I admit I jumped at the chance to be involved with one that was related to Crohn’s. I actually signed up before Skye was born, so my participation [...]

The Earth Day picnic at Lettuce Lake Park was totally awesome!  Luke, who is the best husband in the world, got up at 4:45am to be the first in line for the first come, first serve shelters.  Fortunately, we got the one we wanted.  Thank you Luke for enduring physical discomfort when you had to [...]