Excuse me, Mr. Snowman, do you know where I can find my bike? (Deep in conversation with the big man) 

I like this Ukrainian made hat. Thank you Grandma Andersen (not really, the hat is for Aunt Alyse)!

Mommy or Aunt Lyssey, please help me get this hat off my head.

Wow, now that is a tall snowman. Anyone up for a round of golf?

We had fun creating this snowman with daddy this afternoon. Nathan would stay outside all day if he could.

Dave came home early from school so we could make the snowman. I wouldn't be able to pick up these heavy balls of snow.

Mom, If you need me I'll be over here with my truck. This winter is definitely more fun with Nathan. 

Nathan kneeling in about 6 inches of snow. He is all boy! 

Nathan didn't want to get off of the bike even though it wasn't going anywhere. 

Nathan riding his snow bike and lovin' it! 

Nathan having some late night cookies and milk in his Christmas pajamas!

Nathan loves to take baths. Here he is cleaning off his pirate buddy under the tap! Ahoy, mate! 

Those who dared to go on the hike...

Maddie (10), Taylor (13), Andrew (12), Sarah (10), Davey (7), Dave, Nathan (1) and Tricia.

Not pictured: Matt and Jacob (8) 

Our official New Year's Day hike in the Superstitions. We took the Peralta trail which is about 4.5 miles round trip and the increase in elevation is around 1350 ft. Dave, Nathan and myself were all a little under the weather. Nathan actually woke up the next morning with his first high fever of 103 degrees (axillary) which was probably near 104.

The view of Weaver's Needle at the saddle. This was at the top of the hike, which took us about 2 hours to get up to the saddle. Beautiful afternoon in sunny Arizona! 

Nathan, with milk in hand, taking a rest at the saddle. He wasn't feeling too well! He is sporting Andrew's D-backs hat.