[Oregon] state of mind.

Hi there.  

Been a while, hasn't it?  We got back from Oregon late Wednesday night, but the mellow, laid back vibe that this state- our trip- embodied is still lingering.  Not good, seeing that real life resumes bright & early this very mornin'.

Finally unpacked Saturday night, preceding a bottle of wine & not 1, but 2 movies.  Back to back.  That never happens.

Kinda daunting, getting back into it after all this r&r, but pretty exhilarating at the same time.  A new year awaits.  

An open road.  

Work to be done.  Pleasure to be pursued.  

I'm ready.

But first- I thought I'd share a few pics...  An entire week with Ryan's grandparents, an abundance of trees, and simple, natural beauty in every direction... just what we needed.

{one big trip with lots of little trips in between.}

...an overnight stay with family.

...a rainy drive to the coast.

...for clam chowder, fish n' chips, & grandpa's favorite- oyster stew.

                        

...a trip to the museum.

                                                                           

                                         

                                     

                                    

...to the produce market.

                                                     

...and of course...

                                     

...to wine country.

               

{rain or shine}

                                       

...tasting into the wee hours of the night.

(well, until sundown anyhow)