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    • Steve Sr.
        October 10, 2011 at 10:56 pm
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        #7336

        I interrupt this DEER season with a new “Dear” addition to my family.

        A bit later in life than somewhat expected in my youth but……like any “trophy” I give thanks for what the Good Lord Giveth!

        My first grand child, Ivori Rayn Reid

        After going to the hospital at 5PM yesterday we worried and prayed and comforted those (LIKE ME) in need till 4:33 today.

        Both Kali, the mother, and Ivy are in great shape. Healthy and happy! Steve Jr. is a bit frayed though. 😆

        We are both exhausted.

        She’s the cute one. 😀

        God has indeed blessed (can I go hunt now? 😉 )
        Steve Sr.

      • Troy Breeding
          October 10, 2011 at 11:04 pm
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          #60753

          Congrates Steve,
          Pure beauty in it’self.

          Troy

        • roninrus1
            October 10, 2011 at 11:30 pm
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            #60774

            You will now learn the real meaning of “The Little Finger”!!!!
            Be prepared to be “Wrapped!:D
            A real sweetie there!
            Congrats to all!

          • Vintage Archer
            Member
              October 11, 2011 at 12:36 am
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              #60821

              Steve Sr. Boy does Steve Jr. Look like his father or what………… It a good thing you had a granddaughter to break that cycle……………..LOL:D Or is that you in the picture?
              Congratulations to you and your family.The fun begins now!
              She looks like a keeper!Glad to hear they are all doing fine.

            • T Downing
              Member
                October 11, 2011 at 12:51 am
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                #60843

                Wow, what a blessing, she is beautiful…

              • bruc
                Member
                  October 11, 2011 at 1:02 am
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                  #60854

                  Congratulations !!!
                  Your smile says it all !!!

                • Brennan Herr
                  Member
                    October 11, 2011 at 1:13 am
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                    #60873

                    Congrats Steve….enjoy

                  • shawhill
                      October 11, 2011 at 1:13 am
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                      #60874

                      Congrats Steve! They’re a blessing. I’m expecting my first son just after the late season (whew! timed that one just right).

                    • David Petersen
                      Member
                        October 11, 2011 at 1:18 am
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                        #60878

                        Gorgeous little girl, big contratulations. But I’m confused too: Which Steve is that in the pic, Jr. or Sr. Aside from a touch of grey in the beard, that feller sure doesn’t look like a “late in life” grandpa. The baby’s yawn makes me want a nap. Dave

                      • Vintage Archer
                        Member
                          October 11, 2011 at 1:28 am
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                          #60901

                          David Petersen wrote: Gorgeous little girl, big contratulations. But I’m confused too: Which Steve is that in the pic, Jr. or Sr. Aside from a touch of grey in the beard, that feller sure doesn’t look like a “late in life” grandpa. The baby’s yawn makes me want a nap. Dave

                          Dave, thanks for bailing me out!If I submitted my picture there would be no confusion:D:D CONGRATULATIONS TO STEVE AND HIS FAMILY

                        • Stephen Graf
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                            October 11, 2011 at 11:29 am
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                            #61372

                            You can now take her hunting for her birthday present! Congrats.

                            I too am confused by the guy in the picture. It’s the same feeling I get when I see a doe and I can’t tell right away if she’s mature enough to shoot. I always go by the length of her nose. Whichever Steve it is looks like his spots just faded out. I’l let him walk this season…

                          • Steve Sr.
                              October 11, 2011 at 12:40 pm
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                              #61442

                              Yep………..tis me.

                              YOU guys and gals wont be able to see the resemblance but even with the “extra ornamentation” Steve Jr is recognized as my son by some that havent seen ME for decades.

                              Ahhhhhhh youth…….Did MY own father scratch his head watching me grow up too? lol

                              I love Steve Jr. age 22, (Stinker to the old man) more than my next breath as I do Eric John, his “big brother” (who is 100lbs smaller) age, 37.

                              Loved by everyone who knows him “Big Steve” as Steve Jr has been labled by many is 6 foot 3 and 275 lbs. He himself was a “miracle baby” born to a 42 year old mom that was told “she could never conceive, let alone carry to full term”. 😀

                              My only real “regret” is that neither boy hunts or has an interest yet is a small thing compared to all that could have been.

                              Sorry if my post was confusing…..I was still walking on “Cloud 9”.

                              Truly blessed and Thankful,
                              God Bless
                              Steve Sr.

                            • Steve Sr.
                                October 11, 2011 at 12:51 pm
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                                #61451

                                Big Steve and ye olde Man last year.

                                NOT quite “identical”. (He stooped down for the photo. God love him!!)

                                Thanks to all for the “congrats”!!

                                Life is INDEED, not measured by the number of breaths you take …….but by the times that take your breath away.

                                My life, while a rollercoaster of ups and downs, has had such moments, like this one, that shame all others by comparison.

                                A full week of 12 hour shifts then………..OFF TO THE WOODS!

                                God Bless
                                Steve Sr.

                              • strait-aero
                                  October 11, 2011 at 6:00 pm
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                                  #61688

                                  Congratulations,Steve….glad to hear everything came out alright. Now you can go after the deer……May God bless and keep you all!:)
                                  Wayne

                                • anointedarcher
                                    October 11, 2011 at 6:04 pm
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                                    #61691

                                    Awesome! Congratulations!

                                  • William Warren
                                    Member
                                      October 12, 2011 at 12:17 am
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                                      #61979

                                      The Earth turns and life goes on in a beautiful way.
                                      Congratulations Steve!

                                      Duncan

                                    • Papa06
                                        October 12, 2011 at 1:48 am
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                                        #62047

                                        She is beautiful you have a lot of good times ahead of you!!

                                      • Bruce Smithhammer
                                          October 12, 2011 at 2:24 am
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                                          #62063

                                          That’s awesome. Congrats, Steve!

                                        • WICanner
                                            October 12, 2011 at 12:04 pm
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                                            #62517

                                            Congrats on the grandchild. We have 4 with a 5th on the way. Family gatherings just got more lively for you. 😀

                                          • Robin Conrads
                                            Admin
                                              October 12, 2011 at 3:15 pm
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                                              #62666

                                              Congratulations to everyone involved! We became grandparents in August and it is the best club ever! 😀

                                            • JEMBO
                                                October 12, 2011 at 9:45 pm
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                                                #62934

                                                Congratulations Gramps. What a joy, grandchildren.
                                                We’re expecting our sixth next April… ouch, that made me feel old.

                                              • Joseph Miller
                                                Member
                                                  October 13, 2011 at 10:59 am
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                                                  #63465

                                                  Congratulations!!! We’ve got a little plaque on our dresser that reads “If we had known grandkids were so much fun we would have had then first” I’m sure you are looking forward to spending a lot of time with your new shooting partner.
                                                  Joe

                                                • Steve Sr.
                                                    October 13, 2011 at 12:35 pm
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                                                    #63547

                                                    Thanks much to all and “back at ya” for you other grand parents.

                                                    All home finally last night and all is going well.

                                                    Appreciate all the kind words, gang.

                                                    God Bless
                                                    Steve Sr.

                                                  • jmsmithy
                                                    Member
                                                      October 13, 2011 at 1:43 pm
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                                                      #63593

                                                      Congrats and God Bless you and your growing family Steve ❗

                                                      My boys are 12, one hunts, one fly fishes, both great athletes. Wonderful, vibrant smart kids…fatherhood is only club that trumps our club here guys to me. Hug her, her daddy her uncle, her mom, grandmom etc etc every chance you get….:D

                                                      Be well my friend

                                                      John >>>–>

                                                    • tailfeather
                                                        October 13, 2011 at 11:57 pm
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                                                        #64077

                                                        That is wonderful. Congrats to ya’ll.

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