I worked the week of Christmas, but Sara and I managed to sneak a quick trip to the Midwest to see family to say good bye to 2012 and usher in the New Year. It was a wonderfully relaxing time with good food, family, and refreshingly cold weather. I must be wired a little funny, because when I woke up on on January 1st to see the temperature at -15 degrees Fahrenheit, I just smiled and got outside as quick as I could. Something about that cold, brisk air is just so vitalizing (that's assuming your dressed properly, of course).
It was a wonderful trip for many reasons. Here, let me show you.
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| Negative degrees. Awesome. |
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| Great mornings. |
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| The cold shore. |
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| Expanding ice. Cracks that reach across the lake. |
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| Taking a couple kids fishing. |
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| Skated across most of the lake. Great ice. |
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| Skating and fishing on lakes is something that is definitely not in Norfolk, Virginia. |
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| Grain Belt: Nordeast. A tasty local brew. |
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| Sky lanterns on New Years. |
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| Another tasty Minnesota treat. |
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| A great man. |
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| Painted a brown trout for my dad. |
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Remnants of the Pike spear fisherman.
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| Lots of family. |
2012 was great, so bring it on, 2013. We are ready for you.
Thanks Dave, great pictures.
ReplyDeletethanks rob! it was a great to see you all :)
DeleteThat looks frigid. Nice pics.
ReplyDeletethanks Kevin. It was cold but a great time :)
DeleteNothing like spending time with the family ---thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletehappy to share, bill
DeleteVery nice painting of the brown trout.
ReplyDeletethanks Pete! it has been a fun new hobby.
DeleteI love that last picture of family, people opening gifts, interacting, wearing crowns :)
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