It was a Great Christmas!

The post is a bit late but the memories are still sweet. I had a great time visiting the kids during an early Christmas. We had a gloriously sunny, calm, warm (relatively) day. Mt. Baker even made an appearance.
Bran, Alix, Max and I hiked to the bluff where, three years ago, they--Bran and Alix, not Max--formally began their lives together.

"Uncle Andy" took Max for a walk in the sun.
The annual family photo. The family grew by one this year.
It really was all about Max. And Max is a big boy.

I guess I'm officially a part of his pack now. (Andy was behind the camera. I can't believe he managed to catch this unintended and totally unexpected doggy kiss!)

As always, it is so hard to leave. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.