Quick!! Before the month is over, I have to post my magnificent pics from our November ranch trip. \u00a0Honestly, it’s probably good that I have waited this long to write it up, since most of the trauma of our dramatic journey has faded by now. \u00a0But yes, it was one of “those” trips, of which we have had so very many… it was fraught with fear and doubt and loss, both the journey there and back again. \u00a0Engine trouble, tire trouble, and the permanent loss of a cell phone, and that was just on the way there! \u00a0Our northward journey took almost 3 hours longer than it normally does, but we were just grateful to arrive. \u00a0Our guardian angels were obviously busy and working well as a team, getting us home safe and sound in spite of it all.<\/p>\n
One of the saddest things about the trip was that we were missing Megan, who had to stay in town to work on some heavy-duty studying. \u00a0She was greatly anticipating some independence… until we were well on our way and the realization struck that in all the hubbub of packing, loading and departure, no one had remembered to leave her some keys for the van. \u00a0So much for independence! \u00a0She spent the weekend being ferried about by her uncle (though I’m told they had a lot of fun and went to more than one movie — there are perks to being chauffeured by Uncle Jeff!).<\/p>\n
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Friday morning we set off on a drive up to the White Mountains by Springerville to enjoy some marching around in the woods.
\nPics from the drive:<\/p>\n