Looking Back at 2012, My Year In Pictures

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January: I hiked Westwing Mountain with Frank.  I met Frank hiking at Lake Pleasant.  He's a real treasure, someone I enjoy hiking with for his good nature and his knowledge.

February: A photo taken from my front yard of the moon, venus & jupiter.

March: Paying tribute to my friends who ride the heavenly roads. 

March: Paying tribute.  The sunflowers are from my mom.

April: Heli-skiing in Valdez, Alaska.

May: I obtained my CDL.

May: A cherished visit with my Aunt Susie and Uncle Bob.

June: I drove truck 24 for wildland fire helicopter fuel and support in New Mexico and Arizona.  Cierra (woof) traveled with me.

July: Wildland fire fuel and support in Cave Creek, Arizona.

July: Sunset in Arizona.

July: Wildland fire fuel and support in Cave Creek, Arizona.

July: Sunset in Arizona.

August: Chased a female helicopter pilot for wildlife game counts in Colorado.  This photo was taken near Leadville, Colorado.

September: Said goodbye to the horse property my mom lived at for 25 years.  My mom and her last horse, Cracker - 30 years old, have relocated to a smaller home.

September: Spent some time with Jager (woof).  The two German Shepherds and my cat are waiting for an ice cube.

October: Hiked Lake Pleasant's Morgan City Wash one last time.  The park no longer maintains the trail and it is overgrown and very difficult to hike now.

October: Celebrated my birthday and Halloween.

November: Shared the treadmill with Jager.

November: Flew to San Diego, California with my mom to see the show Cavalia and meet her beautiful friend from the show, her name is also Laura.

December: Merry Christmas!  My Honey surprised me with a new GPS, a Garmin Oregon 550t.  This was truly unexpected and I am grateful.

December: We had several guest dogs and a kitten stay with us.  This kitten was pure joy.

December: My Honey's sisters, nephew and their three dogs visited for Christmas.