Trip Thanksgiving

To escape the endless rain, we drove east to central Oregon. 逃离雨季，向东行

We crossed the snow mountain.穿雪山

We passed ranches with golden tall grasses and grazing live stocks.过草地

We were awed by the breathtaking view.风景如画

They were fully occupied.谁也顾不上看

A pair of swan lived happily with a big family of ducks.天鹅和丑小鸭一家

Connor bowed to the swan respectfully before trying to pat the elegant bird. 阳阳给白天鹅深深地鞠了一躬，才欲上前

The swan did not think that was such a good idea.天鹅被冒犯了

The man, the boy and the swan.灰溜溜地走吧

Smith Rock State Park and we were about to start hiking on Misery Trail. Everyone was still happy then.阳光明媚，不冷不热，是爬山的好时候

About half way up the mountain, daddy, Connor and I tried to persuade Emma that we should head back down. Emma insisted and she won.山高路远，我们仨要打退堂鼓，Emma坚持要上到山顶。

Meditating at the summit. Forgot all the complaining and whining on the way up.山顶打坐，聚天地之气，养我下山之精神。

Emma was right. The paramount view was unbeatable.一览众山小

Look how these guys conquered the vertical world, but we told Connor to take the helicopter if he wants to go up there someday.看那些狂热的攀岩的人啊。告知阳阳将来要想上去看看，就坐直升飞机好了，别拿自己命开玩笑

Last day of the trip, we went to Goody’s Chocolate and Icecream Factory. It was a sweet treat before heading home.要回家了，参观巧克力和冰激凌工厂

Connor set up the tripod uncle gave him to take a family photo at Detroit Lake on our way home.

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