Happy New Year's from "The Del"

It seems fitting that my last entry of 2013 should take place at the cabin. It was this destination that prompted my first entry, back in July.

 Seeing the cabin and lake surrounded by snow was beautiful! There was also lovely soft snow falling gently to the ground. It reminded me of the German carol, "Stile, Stile,Stile".

The kids were super excited and raced down to see what was what.

After having a tree fall on the Durango, during the summer, we didn't want to take any chances of more trees falling, or getting stuck at the bottom soooo we unloaded and carried everything down by hand. The toboggan came in handy for the heavier items. :) The kids and I organized and managed this task while Chris got the water going.

Since we have arrived, it has been a lot of playing in the snow, playing with toys, games, puzzles, hauling wood, and keeping the fire going. We also spent New Years eve day at Ainsworth Hot Springs.

Playing Junior Monopoly

Working on a 500 small piece fish puzzle! Yikes! It will take us until next year! ;)

Chinese Checkers by the fire.

On the ferry going across the lake to the hot springs.

Snow Angels instead of Sand Castles on the beach!

Look out!

Snowball fight against Daddy!

Indian Creek, where we get our water, as it flows through the property.

Some fast tobogganing down the steep driveway!

As we are just a few hours away from a new year, and the end of our holiday 2013 adventures,  I want to wish you all a Happy New Year! I just saw this quote and loved it so much. May your new years all be full of much peace, joy and adventures!.