On this, the last day of 2012, I look back at highlights from my year. Here’s what happened.

January

In January, I…

recycled

and lost at Scrabble.

February

In February, I…

built Echo Base.

March

In March, I…

watched Van Halen destroy Boston (woo!)

and celebrated my boy’s birthday.

April

In April, I…

visited the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry,

and tried Butterbeer (frozen is best).

May

In May, I…

got awesome.

June

In June, I…

fed the fish,

was told, “No, you may not buy that,”

was told, “No, you may not buy that,”

and cooked dinner in a scotch box oven.

July

In July, I…

celebrated America’s birthday,

tried maple bacon ice cream (it’s awesome),

went upside down,

and got down onto the field.

August

In August, I…

went fishing with three generations,

saw a butter sculpture,

visited a castle in the clouds (I couldn’t find Lando),

saw a huge horse,

went Shaker,

got wet

and got out of a tight spot.

September

In September, I…

hit the lake one last time before it got too cold,

stopped at Wonderland,

got the “loser cruiser” all nerded out,

said goodbye to the kids

and felt disappointed.

October

In October, I…

got nerdy,

hung out with some cute chicks,

got lost

and built a toolbox.

November

In November, I…

hung out with my sisters at the wedding,

got fancy,

regretted giving the camera to a 9-year-old

and saw The Nutcracker.

December

In December, I…

made cookies,

tormented the dog,

raced reindeer,

tormented the dog

and lastly thanked my lucky stars for every single moment. On New Year’s Eve it’s appropriate to think about time. We’re all issued a finite amount. As such, it’s the most precious thing we have. Time. May you enjoy yours.