Spring in the Yukon

Spring has arrived here in Whitehorse. The snow has melted and the weather has been absolutely gorgeous for the last few weeks.

2014-04-21 Marsh Lake
Watching the swans on Marsh Lake

Spring in the Yukon means swans. Hundreds of honking swans. Chris and I went to Swan Haven on Marsh Lake over the long weekend and the official swan count was over 990!

Allison's wing span
My wingspan = about the same as a swan!

Chris' wing span
Chris doing his best bird impersonation

Spring also means that it's the perfect time for BBQ. I got Chris a barbecue for his birthday this month and  he couldn't be happier.

Chris & his new BBQ

When it's t-shirt weather in April, it feels like we should be cooking every meal outside!

Chris & his new BBQ

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