Happy New Year! I meant to get this out in December when other "on the ball" people sent their nice holiday wishes and annual newsletters out. And then I thought, "oh I will just skip this year." But in the back of my mind it kept nagging at me because I really enjoy hearing how people are doing, I thought I'd reciprocate even though it's now practically the middle of January!
2010 was an amazing year full of fun adventures and new experiences!
Mat worked with the Plant Ecologist along the Blue Ridge Parkway for a fourth season. He continued treating the hemlock trees for the hemlock woolly adelgid, monitoring rare and endangered plant species,and inventorying ecologically fragile areas. I worked in the Interpretive Division for a second season. No, I don't know a bunch of different languages, I worked in the Visitor Centers, do campfire programs and guided walks for those not familiar with Park Service lingo. This year, I spent the hottest summer on record in Asheville pregnant.
In October, Gabriella Lauren Levine, was born. It was love at first sight for all of us...including Madera. She has accepted Brie into our lives without any issue. Having Brie hasn't slowed us down, she's been an awesome addition to our hikes and trips and we can't wait for more.
We love having you in our lives and are looking forward to another year of adventure in 2011!
Love,
Mat, Amie, Brie
and Madera
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[/caption][caption id="attachment_883" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Amie and Brie at the Bear River Bird Sanctuary"]
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[/caption][caption id="attachment_885" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The Levine family (minus Maddy) in Zion National Park"]
[/caption][caption id="attachment_887" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Maddy and Amie - Roan Mountain backpack"]
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Happy New Year to you all.
ReplyDeleteThe photo's are amazing. Tom and I took Clifton with us the way you are with Brie. A new baby never stopped us from camping, rafting, hiking etc.
Best to all.
Carrie Brooks
I love your baby, Amie and Mat. Oh, well, some other lifetime. :)
ReplyDelete- love, scott
Thanks for sharing!!! We love all the updates, but even more so love seeing y'all in person!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
S and E
Great to hear your family adventures are continuing! We feel the same way, even if we've sometimes thought we were crazy and taking on too much with a little one in tow :) Congratulations, again, and happy 2011!
ReplyDeleteLove you guys. Thanks for the news. aunt Celanie and uncle Earl
ReplyDeleteHi Amie, Matt and Brie:
ReplyDeleteThe pics are wonderful! I think the baby looks a lot like Matt, but as she grows she will resemble a bit of both of you. She is so adorable! You sound happy and healthy. We miss you all and look forward to coming to N. C. again in the Spring.
Love to you all,
Marilyn
Looking Good ! Thanks for the update. My best wishes for you all.
ReplyDeleteHey Amie! Thanks so much for the update, and congrats on the new addition! We miss you...Come visit sometime & show Brie a horsie!
ReplyDeleteHappy Trails,
Shannon
Hello AIME;
ReplyDeleteJUST TRYING IT OUT TO SEE IF IT WORKS, i never have luck.
Thanks for all the interesting and happy events in your life,
LOVE
GRAM