VA Year in Pictures 2010 - 3

Christmas in Detroit! We celebrated Kristen's birthday by attending Noel Night in the Midtown area where we bumped into Santa and Mrs. Claus. We continue to enjoy the benefits of city living, including arts, entertainment, and the variety of cultures that we encounter. Our lives are very rich.

Here are our faces and backs under "the bean" at Millenium park in Chicago. We took advantage of a school break to visit family and friends and be tourists for a bit. It is so fun to travel with the boys at this age. They love new experiences and are fairly self-managing (no more diaper bags or strollers).

The BlackHawks game was another highlight where a friend of ours got tickets and a special visit from the mascot. Ty was excited to be in the pecking order here. He is a lovable 7 year old in first grade at Charlotte Mason Community School. He loves adventure and creativity. His jovial nature and consideration of others have made him many friends. We are grateful for his laughter and love.

The boys of summer in a fountain downtown. We are so thankful for God's grace to us through 2010 and we look forward to seeing how he will shape us through the coming year.