2012, you were kind

 After a rough start to my morning, the clouds rolled away,

and a beautiful day revealed itself.

 Logan & I went out into the sunshine to take pictures & visit the neighbor's dog.

We could tell it was going to be a beautiful day.

 So once Wyatt woke up from his nap,

we all bundled up and went out.

 It was about twenty-five degrees out, with just a slight breeze.

We loaded Logan & Wyatt in the sled on the way to the store.

 Wyatt wasn't sure what to think,

but he stayed on!

 We walked from our house to the store,

passing the school.

 {the road home}

 We ran into Augusta, who loves our boys.

She hugged every single one of us,

 then let us go on our merry way.

I love that we have friends here so much.

Mt. Pilcher from the main road.

We hiked Mt. Pilcher back in October. 

 At the store, we found a better sled for Wyatt.  

It was only $30! And helps him sit up.

 The twins were really happy because they both got to ride in the other sled.

We were happy because we found soda.

($15 for a 12 pack, but still...)

Walking back home, pulling the kids,

we jokingly decided we can't have anymore kids,

cause we can't pull anymore sleds!

We let the twins stop and play on the forklift. 

 They seriously LOVE that thing!

 When we got to the school, the twins bailed & ran to the playground.

 Pulling Wyatt up that hill was slow & steady.

 But the view from the top was, as usual, stunning.

The sun setting on the frozen Yukon.

 Up, up & away!

I can't believe last time I was there, there was no snow!

 Wyatt was so happy to be in my arms!

 He went on the slide once,

 But really he just wanted mommy.

Spending the afternoon with my beautiful little family

together enjoying nature and each other

was the perfect way to close 2012.

"A happy family is but an earlier heaven."

-George Bernard Shaw