November 27 - Sunday: We were planning on leaving our motel at 6:30am and arriving at Mason and Jenny's house at 8 - just in time for breakfast. We woke up early and decided to leave at 5:30. It was 46 degrees and very dark but dry. There was the smallest of a crescent moon which we like so well. The traffic on the other hand was not something we cared for. It was amazing the amount of traffic so early in the morning. We took yet another new route to Mason and Jenny's house - this time following the delta almost the entire way after leaving I5. It was interesting but wasn't able to enjoy it so much as it was still dark.
Arrived at their house at 7am. Jenny and Emma were the only ones up. We visited, helped make breakfast and drank coffee. The others - including Pat and Erika, who had spent the night - started getting up and more catching up. Good family time.
After breakfast Pat and Erika left to go home and the rest of the day was spent visiting. GrampaG was a big hit by reading to Emma and Molly. Was wonderful being with family. To bed early.
November 28 - Monday: Up and at 'em at 6:30. It was a big day. Emma was receiving her first award at school - perfect attendance for the first trimester of her first year of school. Leather house at 7:20, got Emma to class and then we went to the multi purpose room until the assembly started at 8:15.
Was nice. The principal seemed very in tuned with the students. The motto of Iron House School is: R. I. P. S. respect, integrity, perseverance and strength.
After the assembly we went to Jenny's. Jenny and Karen started on Thanksgiving dinner while GrampaG and Molly played. It was great. GrampaG was the "giant dog" and Molly's best friend.
After getting Emma from school at 11:45 we ate lunch. The girls and GramaG had quiet time while Jenny and GrampaG looked at pictures. They also rested some. Emma wanted to do something outside so she and GramaG took a walk while Jenny and Chuck straightened up a little. There is a levey by their house and it gives a great view of the western horizon. Emma and GramaG watched the sunset. Was fun time for everyone. Then it was finish dinner and enjoy turkey and all the trimmings. Great family time. Again off to bed early as their day starts early.
November 29 - Tuesday: We had checked the weather for Klamath and it said snow for Wednesday so we decided to come home. We had had enough snow. Left at 7:30 when Jenny left to take Emma to school. It was 42 degrees and clear.
The trip to Klamath was very uneventful and we were thankful. We were a little surprised at the amount of truck traffic on US97. We don't often travel on Tuesday around noon so maybe it is normal. We pulled into our driveway at 2:20pm. Trip over. It was good to be home.
CHALLENGE: TOTAL MILES DRIVEN - 9984. I though it would be over 10,000. CHICK was the closest with 9971.3 - and she was VERY close.
Thank you all for following. Hope it was enjoyable and informative. IT IS GOOD TO BE HOME!