Right before we left:
Unfortunately, on the day we picked to drive over, both major mountain passes were requiring chains for vehicles towing due to heavy snow. We had our household packed up, and the truck and trailer ready to go, but no good way to get there. We debated on staying in the Portland-area until the roads cleared, but with everything all packed up, we decided to go ahead and take the LOOOOONG way around the Cascades down to our new place of residence. It was a long drive, but worth it. We arrived safely and have been busy settling into our new place since then.
Lilah would love to travel in this position:
(we have learned that being in the drivers seat will also keep her entertained while we unpack the truck!)
As of today, I have our cabin cleaned up and we are working on getting all our belongings in. The camp is still heavily covered with snow, so we've been doing several trips with the truck and leaving the horse trailer at the Roundhouse.
People at camp have been helping us feel at home, and tonight Nick, Lilah and I had our first family dinner in the main lodge. I use the camp's large oven to cook, which has been kind of a kick. Yesterday we saw a big herd of elk along the highway, and we've been watching a herd of deer hanging out in the Tollgate neighborhood. Lilah has been a trooper "helping" me mop and Nick screw the furniture back together. We hope to be completely moved in by the end of this week!
We are looking forward to visitors when we are all settled in! :)
1 comment:
So glad you guys made it safe and it was nice to hear from you!!! I WILL make it over when the horses come back so we can play. Miss you already, come home soon!!!!
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