Duke, age 11 1/2

Duke is one year older and wiser. He enjoyed a full year

of travel, swimming, walks and playing at the park.

He lives for the times when the kids are home and loves

playing outside with them and all of their friends. He is

still crazy for tennis balls and loves to play catch and

swim. He dressed up as a hotdog this year for Halloween

(instead of his usual monkey) and enjoyed going

door-to-door "visiting" the neighbors. He adds an

element of delight and love to our lives and for that,

we love him dearly.

Garrett

Garrett has been a busy traveler this year.

In 2009, he has visited the following states:

Hawaii, California, Washington, Nevada,

Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Illinois,

Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina,

Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, District

of Columbia, Nebraska, Massachusetts,

Texas, Florida, Delaware--I think that's all.

He went on his annual fishing trip to Yellowstone

and a couple of golf trips with friends.

He cheered and wept for the Cougar football program.

He coached Collin's little league team and

has learned a lot about karate.

Stacy

It has been an exciting year, one that has passed all too

quickly. In 2009, I ran my first (and so far only)

half-marathon and also ran in the Ragnar Relay

(a no-fun 2-day 3-leg run). I also enjoyed July 4th in

Cedar City with my family and a couple of trips to

California to visit with Garrett's. Garrett and I went to

Washington DC with my sister, Carrie and her husband,

Eric. We also spent a week in Hawaii. I have been busy

volunteering at school, carpooling, reading, and spending

time with the kids on adventures.

It has been a blessed year....

Collin, age 7 1/2

Collin has had quite a busy year. He has:

• lost 4 teeth
• started 2nd grade
• played little league and is now in karate
• loves playing Star Wars, Hot Wheels, Legos, GI Joe, Transformers
• creates science experiments
• loves riding his bike and playing with friends

Claire, age 5

This year has been an exciting one for Claire. Here are some highlights:

• was in ballet and tap and is currently in gymnastics
• started Kindergarten in August and tolerates school
• still loves dressing up, playing house and singing all the time
• turned 5 in October with a hula girl birthday party
• learned how to ride a 2-wheel bike
• loves going to bed at night and sleeping in