Leavenworth Family Tradition

Last year we moved to Washington over the holidays during a two week blizzard. DEPRESSING! So we ended up spending Christmas Eve in Leavenworth and it really lifted our spirits. This year we thought it would be a tradition worth repeating.

We spent Friday skiing as a family. I was lodge support. Next year I plan on joining them on the slopes but it was still fun to watch. Dash took one look at the skiers and said, "I want to do that." Ella said she was "shredding the DH" and Kate, our little nudist, couldn't quite get used to being all bundled up and opted to try again next week.

Then we drove to Leavenworth to spend the night. The kids call it the Christmas Village, and since every building is decorated like a lit-up gingerbread house it definitely has the holiday buzz. We met some friends for dinner and had a great time sledding in the town square.

Our hotel was super family friendly and had a Christmas tree in our room for the kids to decorate, as well as an awesome hot breakfast. I was thinking that although I love cooking and entertaining, it was so nice to just kick back and relax with no cleanup or hassle.

After a two-hour bath, the girls put on their robes and would not stop giggling. When Dash saw them he said, "You guys are wearing all the laundry!" (I guess I wash a lot of white towels at our house). Anyway, Merry Christmas, everyone!