fautrever.com

It is that time of year again, when we say adieu to the departing year and anticipate a new one. Though 2009 was filled with ups and downs the moments that come to mind are those that were dear to our hearts: time shared with friends and family.

• Hiking with Brendan,
• bike riding with Aaron, Jenny, Nate, Geoff, and Lauren,
• celebrating Grandma Eileen’s 93rd birthday,
• spending time with Shirley,
• celebrating nephew Aiden’s first birthday,
• Letterboxing with sister Desiree,
• birding with Nancy and Denny,
• celebrating Charles’ birthday,
• participating in hummingbird monitoring with Alison,
• enjoying a visit with relatives from Ohio,
• touring the Chihuly exhibit with Aunt Coralie and Desiree,
• spending time with Tom and Libby,
• celebrating Lance’s birthday,
• attending cousin Dan’s family-filled wedding in Rhode Island,
• celebrating Desiree’s birthday,
• celebrating sister Adria’s birthday,
• attending Danny’s wedding in San Diego,
• spending time with Rich and Karen,
• visiting Lanny, Sharon, Dave, Emily, Rusty, Angelika, Sarah, Megan, Ronja, Shane, Steve, Frankie, and Gracie in Ohio,
• celebrating cousin Shane’s birthday,
• celebrating second cousin Sarah’s birthday,
• savoring Mexican food with Bev, Hector, and LeeAnn,
• sipping tea with Boubacar,
• celebrating Scott’s birthday,
• cheering on the UA Wildcat football team with Adria and Joel,
• sharing Thanksgiving with Jed, Heidi, Andrew, Aiden, Joel, Bruce and Barbara, and
• catching up with Dave, Tori, Lori, Dennis, and Heidi.

These are just a few of the experiences that have enriched our lives this past year: a wealth worth more than all the money in the world. We look forward to many more such memorable moments in the coming year and we wish the same for you.