Sonya and Barry welcomed their first grandchild Sunday, July 16, 2006, Leiann Brooke, born to their daughter and son-in-law, Andi and Tim Marshall.

J. H. and Yvonne are still holding the clan together. Yvonne had some health problems this summer and is graduallly improving.

It looks like several of the granddaughters will be working in the family business this year. Mike and Rita's daughters, Danielle and April, will be helping with tours and pick your own apples. Of course, Princess 2, Callie-almost 4, and Princess II, Maggie-almost 2, will be on hand to learn the family business.

Joby's daughter, Heather, will be assisting gift buyers in the gift shop. Sarah, 6, and Clair, 4, will help their mother create a lovely atmosphere.

Andi and Leighann will join the other Stepp girls this apple season.

Sandra and Eddie's daughter, Cortney, graduated from UNC-Charlotte this year.