Here’s some details on the pictures on the 2nd page of our annual family Christmas letter:

Column 1 (from top to bottom on the page):

1. Christian and Daddy at Nationals Park, watching the home nine beat the mighty Chicago Cubs, 2-0.

2. Christian at the new baseball park in D.C. stands beside a picture of his father’s childhood hero, Frank “Hondo” Howard.

3. Tim, with Bishop Fran Malooley and his parents after Tim received the Sacrament of Confirmation.

4. Christian with a Boy Scout friend at the “We Remember” ceremony at the Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery in Catonsville. Steve’s Uncle and godfather John “Kirk” Kirkpatrick, a WW II veteran, died this year, so we went to honor him.

5. Matthew leaves middle school in June, his last day of 8th grade.

6. Tim runs a cross country race for his high school on a beautiful fall day. Tim has lettered three times, twice for x-country, onc for outdoor track.

Column 2 (top to bottom):

1. Tim with Bishop Malooley and Confirmation sponsor Joe F.

2. The Walker family touring Washington, D.C. Here, we’re at the base of the Washington Monument.

3. Christian racing through the water at a swim team meet for the Long Reach Marlins.

4. Tim, on HiLI with Mark P., who has worked in Baltimore Youth Ministry for more than 30 years and friends Rachel C. and Elizabeth C. We’ve been friends with Rachel and Elizabeth’s parents and grandma for many years. The second generation is already living the Gospel in leadership in their parishes and the archdiocese.

5. HiLI Banner. Tim went on HiLI during its 30th year, a special anniversary. We’re thrilled he was able to go.

6. The Walker family on Christmas, 2007.

Column 3:

1. Christian with Ms. Pam last June on his final day a pre-school. He made a quite handsome graduate.

2. Christian cheering on his teammates during a swim team relay race.

3. Christian boards the bus on his first day of Kindergarten while our neighbor’s dog, Sandy, keeps watch.

4. Christian and Daddy carve a pumpkin for Halloween.

5. The Walker family on Easter Sunday, 2008.

Column 4:

1. Matthew showing off the cake Debbie made on Matthew’s 14th birthday.

2. The Walker boys together at Centennial Lake.

3. Tim and Matthew prepare to depart for Homecoming, 2008.

4. Christian in his Pikachu Halloween costume.

5. Tim runs under a clear, blue sky in Harford County Maryland at the Bull Run course, one of the nation’s toughest.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Watch this space for more posts and information on Steve’s upcoming book.