Back in Oregon!

With a relatively short drive from Winnemucca to Powell Butte, we’re back in Oregon and settled into the beautiful Brasada Ranch to spend Thanksgiving. The drive continues to go well and it definitely feels like winter outside. The mountains are dusted with snow and from within 10 minutes of driving across the state line, it was clear we were back in the Northwest. The mountains were closer, there were signs of water, the roads wound back and forth, and, even if it was only our imagination, the air was a little bit fresher.

When we first crossed into Oregon, there was no
Welcome to Oregon sign so we took one with the county sign.

Then we found it.

We're back!

 

Mikayla continues to be an amazing traveler. Her little body clock is all thrown off, making for some early mornings, yet she’s completely comfortable with the car and does really well entertaining herself or playing with all of us as we travel along. Tomorrow we’re staying put to celebrate Thanksgiving and the many gifts in our lives. It will be a nice break and a good refresher for all of us before we head into Portland to unpack.

We tried to have lunch in Frenchglen, but it was a bit smaller than expected and all closed.
There was however a prime hunting spot, picketed
fence and all. (Inside joke)

After seeing the deer, Mikayla
decided to feed the animals.

Lunch in Burns, OR.

So tired she just flopped.

I think I can, I think I can...keep my eyes open.

John and Pat saving Oregon from what would
have surely been the biggest wild fire EVER!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!