Hayes Family Ranch, Summer 2013

Road Trip—YES!!

Actually, an amazing road trip

In a Red Lincoln Continental, no less

Burney Falls

Beautiful!

A hike along the way….

A nap along the way….

Onward – are we there yet??

We made it! Howling Wolf Ranch

Howling Wolf….a pretty trippy place filled with lots of characters!

Robin…our Howling Wolf Host

Good times!

We made it!

The Homestead….aka “The Man Cave”

The Perfect Ranch mobile – 69 Dodge

Day Hike with Galen and Brian

Our Guide. He took us on an amazing journey through the forest.

Wow! A little taste of Africa – It’s a Stump Elephant in Oregon!

Levi and Brian

Relaxing on the deck…

Sous Chef and Boss Woman

Hanging out in a forest

YAY! Sara, Brianna and Marshall arrive

Great Couple

Uncle Marshall and his sidekick

A Garcon in training

Galen’s Tribe…meet the members

There’s Levi…aka “Garcon”

Brian…One of the Best!

Beautiful Brianna…

The Crazy and Loveable Robin!

Lovely Sara…

Marshall….

Just kidding Bud!

Head Chef Marilyn….

Great Neighbors…

Our Cowboy Hippie Grandpa…

He’s a tree hugger!

The Blonde-A-Nistas

Ranch boys playing with their ranch style toys…

FUN! Grandpa style

Thanks Levi for the best time EVER!

Colleagues…

Arriving at the Happiest Restaurant on the Planet

Che Plome Du Jour, the Menu

Bonjour….Welcome to Che Plome!

Customers!! YES!

Dear Uncle Forrest, We missed you!

And, you were with us in spirit!

So sweet – the hat models!

Laugh!

Nap Time…

…equals Yummy time!

A different sort of nap time

The View from the New Deck

The Gorgeous Aspen Grove, by Nomad

Peace….

The Lake that Galen built….gorgeous

Wildflowers from the Meadow…

Antelope in the Meadow

Meadow Wildflowers….Solomon in all his glory, is not a rave as one of these!

Almost heaven….

Sky on Fire

We spent some time hitting the trails.

A 20-something style “hike” (in a red car?!)

Meadow grass nearGalen’s Lake

Pumpkins!

Exploring the Blue House

Evening Sky

Neighbor Ponies…

Kissing a horse….HA!

Young Love…

Feeling the Love!

Sibling Love!

Spreading the Love

And, of course, nothing says LOVE like a little target practice!

Yeah, She’s a John Day Chick….

Actually the place is swarming with them! Go Woman!

Apparently it’s contagious!

Hmmmm….Marshall looking way too professional…

There are reasons for gun control laws…

And animal control laws….

Peace Out – Pajama Frisbee

Marshall and Brianna…

Ohhh-La-La Bonjour

Bacon!

Dining on the deck

Lunch time with Grandpa

Followed by a few rounds of Jenga

And some Liar’s Dice on the deck

Let’s not forget the toothbrush wars! WINNING!!

Bubble Bath….with the Man!

Majestic Beauty

Thanks Honey….for the amazing memories!

We Love You!

The End…LOVE!