Thankful for Family

We had a great Thanksgiving last week. I spent some time earlier in the week consulting for the Corvallis-Benton Chamber Coalition, Gene rode over with another teacher and we zoomed to Bend to have Thanksgiving with my mother. The weather was beautiful and the view of the Three Sisters stunning. Of course, a new blight to the landscape just across the road. Not one, but two Mcmansions. I see no solar in sight and cannot imagine heating either dwelling. No pictures for y’all of the actual feast to protect those who overdid. It was a little tough on me because Randy and Dana put together a family feast at the last minute, so my heart was with them too and I missed seeing the Lettkeman Clan. And I was missing Twinkle so much. On the bright side, we had such a lovely time with Mom.  At least now, I can find my way around Bend by myself. We took mom out the next day to get her Christmas Tree.

Mom insists on bringing in her own tree.

Gene, Mom and Buck

It was another beautiful day and as you can see, we all, including the dogs, got into the act. These were taken right at the gate on the old McKenzie Pass. It’s one of Mom’s favorite places.

Pax and Quinn search for their own tree

I love the holidays! Mom and I with her tree