- IMG 0320
a little beer brewing, just for fun - IMG 0322
turkey, after initial roast - IMG 0323
turkey, after skin-crisping roast - IMG 0324
for Black Friday it was off to the ski slopes - IMG 0326
on the ski lift - IMG 0327
the view down the mountain - IMG 0328
Bryan fusses with his new boots. - IMG 0330
We're excited! - IMG 0331
The perfect set up for a late lunch: cushy outdoor furniture where we can eat our turkey sandwiches and hang out with the dog. - IMG 0332
Bryan catches up with his family. - IMG 0333
Also, there's a bar. - IMG 0334
So relaxing! - IMG 0336
Headed back to the hotel, visions of hot tubs dancing in our minds. - IMG 0337
The next morning: chain control! - IMG 0338
But just until the Nevada border. - IMG 0339
Sous got super-cozy in the backseat. - IMG 0341
on 395, heading north - IMG 0346
pit stop for some playing - IMG 0351
Snow is maybe her favorite thing ever. - IMG 0354
Throw it again. - IMG 0355
view on the drive, through Lassen Natl Forest - IMG 0357
The lovely road, shortly before we saw a car that had slid right off it. - IMG 0358
Bryan inspects our car for ice-related damage, finds none. - IMG 0359
our weird little B&B in Mount Shasta - IMG 0360
morning sun on the mountain - IMG 0363
pointing the car toward home - IMG 0365
Nephew Max! - IMG 0367
Sophie and Bryan preparing to enjoy some of Max's actual-birthday cake. - IMG 0369
Jeff cuts. - IMG 0372