Today, we left Idaho behind, drove through the fascinating landscape of eastern Oregon and arrived at Papa Dan & Grandma Ruth's place!

Wait. Hold up. What sort of tree is that?

Oh yes, shoe tree. Carry on.

While looking for something in the car, we found a stowaway.

Perhaps this will help push Christy firmly into the "Yes, I will drive from Seattle to Ohio with you, Kate" camp.

We arrived just in time for dinner, story time and bedtime!

With new loving faces. In beds that will be ours for more than a night. More than a week, even.

We can breathe.