Home Again, Home Again, and into 2013

Evens had to get back to work so he flew home and a few days later my dad drove me and the girls back to Utah.  About 5 or 6 hours into the drive we hit snow (and since we were still in Southern Texas it was very unusual) and we literally had just made it through El Paso when they closed the Interstate behind us.

 Ice on the windshield. 

 Snow in South Texas

Once we hit Moab the temperature was steadily dropping and once it hit -6 I told my dad to turn around.  I was not ready to let go of the 60s and 70s I had been enjoying!  But we finally made it home safe and sound and cold.
Since my dad had a few days to kill in the frozen tundra we took him to visit a new business that had opened up a few months ago.  Perhaps you've heard of it?  Scheels?  If not, you should go.  It's a cross between Cabela's and Dicks Sporting Goods and probably all the other sporting/hunting/everything-else-outdoorsy stores.  It's pretty amazing and there are things for everyone to enjoy.  For example, this is the first thing you see when you walk in:

Massive Ferris Wheel.  Only $1 per person!

Not to mention all the fun photo ops:

and the food (I only took one picture of the gelato, but I had a really good panini and the girls' chicken strips were even delicious):

And of course the riding of the ferris wheel:

Can you see them?

Now that I have brought 2012 up to date I have to say that all-in-all 2012 was a great year.  I have a feeling 2013 is going to be even better though!