Top 10 of 2010

2010 was a great year and even though 2011 is off and running I wanted to pay proper respect to 2010. I really started to think about this when Mary asked us when we were home:

What did you learn in 2010 and what is one of your best memories

It was super hard to think of just one....hints the top ten!

1. Fireworks in Eastlake

2. Brandon's creation- the burger!

3. snow in Seattle...its just too fun

4. Camping and soup making with the JH...pretty much all of our experiences with the JH :)

5.Brandon's creation- PASTA

6. Brandon's 15k finish

7. hiking in God's creation....Mt Si (the mountain almost won)

8. developing good friendships in Seattle
9. Brandon's creation- bone marrow and roasted chicken- both always a big hit!
10. Spending time with family!! Allysha's wedding, surprise birthdays, trips to Michigan, Illinois, and Massachuetts, and family visting in Seattle....we have been so blessed with a wonderful family! The time spent with them has been so memorable :)

Home for the Holidays

Michigan for the holidays...well sort of :) We were in Michigan for the week after Christmas and it was wonderful! Here are some highlights:

family photo time
christmas presents :)
new apron made by Erica!
New Years Day with Mom and Dad at New Holland Brewery...yummy and fun!
Duke! Erica and Kyle's new puppy...Brandon loved him ;)We even fit in a freezing hike...Garth was cold!

Downtown Holland

Between breakfasts and lunches with friends, dinner parties with family, Deur family pictures, new puppy, walking downtown, being cold at the beach, the trip was a success! It was so wonderful to see everyone and spend time catching up. It was a great way to spend the holidays! Love you all!