Greetings from the Thomas Family - 2009

Have you ever had years go by so fast that you need to look through the photo albums to remember all that occurred? 2009 was one of those years for the Thomas family.

Change was the reoccurring theme this year and the more we tried to resist, the more it brought itself to us. It wasn’t until we acknowledged it that we were able to embrace it. Here are some highlights from 2009:

January – Wells Fargo and Wachovia merger official.
February – Bruce reserves his place for the annual lobster dive!
March - Celebrated Devon’s 11th Birthday and St. Patrick’s Day with the Rea’s over for a traditional St. Patrick’s Feast.
April – Brandon turns 13 and along with Stacy learns to shoot a shotgun with Uncle Randy.
May – We joined 200 family and friends to help Brooke and Billie celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss.
June – We had may friend BBQ’s, but Father’s Day topped it off as one great party.July - Billie took Stacy, Brandon, Devon and Justin to Ashland, Oregon for the Shakespeare Festival.
July – The whole family spent 4th of July in Reno, NV at the Red, White and Blue Cat Show. Our male, Lucian Chat, championed after one night.
August – we choose to go to the California State Fair on the hottest day of the year.
September – Justin, a budding Marine Biologist, swam with the dolphins for his eighth birthday at Marine World Africa USA.
October - Brandon, Devon and Stacy embarked upon Reno, NV with VIP tickets for the Rob Thomas Cradlesong Tour.
November – Jenner with the Raunam Family at the Crows Nest was just what the doctor ordered. Kayaking, Crabbing and Beach combing was just what the doctor ordered.
December – Christmas Tree hunting at North Star Christmas Tree Farm in the snow and Cookie Baking with the Baileys!!

Of all the things we are thankful for, overwhelmingly family, friends and health were on each of our lists. If you haven’t already done so, please connect with us over Facebook. At minimum, we would love to hear from you. Email us at: reatho@yahoo.com.

Wishing you a year full of love, laughter, and good health surrounded and supported by family and friends.

Sincerely, Bruce, Stacy, Brandon, Devon and Justin