Weekend get away to Leavenworth

Jeremy and I just love the little town of Leavenworth, WA. It's Bavarian feel and beautiful mountain backdrop make it one of the prettiest places I've been. I have fond childhood memories of sledding down the little hill right in the middle of town. Jeremy and I have stayed overnight several times, with and without the kids. I have been missing the snow this year, especially after last year's record amount of it, so we planned a quick get away to our favorite winter escape.

So, wouldn't you know.....there was NO SNOW in town!! But, we made the best of it and stopped on our way at Snoqualmie Pass. We found a sno park that was free to use and we played in the snow together. There were a couple of other families that were doing what we were and we all made a little hill of our own. When I asked Derick what his favorite part of the trip was, he replied, "Sledding with all the kids!" He sure is my social boy.

A bit of a smile from Darla (whom was not feeling well and not really impressed with the snow.)

Derick had no fear on the toboggan, he was running and jumping on it just like the big kids!

Jeremy and the kids after a ride down the hill.

Snowball fight, complete with bases and blowing snow, courtesy of a stormy cloud blowing by.

After our snow play, we headed up Blewett Pass to Leavenworth. What a beautiful drive on such a sunny day. We stayed at one of our favorite hotels, The Enzian. We like their rooms and the breakfast that comes with them is very yummy. It's held in a big, open room on the 4th floor and you have a birds eye view of the beautiful mountains that surround the area.


After checking in, we had a swim in the pool and then headed out for dinner. Jeremy and I had delicious German meals; Schnitzel and Spaetzle are our favorites. The kids ate fries. Whatever, we were on vacation. On our walk back to the hotel, we stopped for Gelatto. YUM!

Derick and I at dinner.

Jeremy with his German Beer; Dunkelwitzen.

Here's where the story takes a turn south. I became ill at about 1opm with a fever and chills. No fun when you are not at home. None of us slept well at all. The next day was a struggle. Attitudes and tempers were sour. Darla and I were not healthy. We did a little shopping and tried to play mini golf. We got half way through before we just called the game. Time to take the Peery family home. I was glad we went, and so glad to be home!