2010 where did the last ten years go?

Many things have happened over the last decade. We've had a couple of kids, and made some minor improvements to our house.  One of the additions we enjoy is a cedar deck off the back of the house.  If you have the pleasure of owning a cedar deck, you know one the drawbacks is the maintenance.  I have seen many stains promise a long lifetime, but it always seems we have to redo it every year or two.  I am constantly on the search for a product that will give us a good three or four years.  Maybe next year I will find a new deck aid.