Leavenworth for Christmas!

Christmas was wonderful this year, even though the girls were visiting their dad's, KC and I had a very memorable day. We spent most of it in Leavenworth, WA! The lights are fantastic and so beautiful! It's a whole town all in Bavarian theme, even the McDonald's looks like it is straight from "the old world."
Every single shop in town is lit with Christmas glory, full with a hill for sledding for the kiddos. I have to admit, I went down a few times myself :)
KC then took me to Wenatchee National Forest. The mountains were spectacular! And we were able to go to the middle of the river to get a full view of the surrounding forest. VERY romantic ;)
Below are some pictures of the Christmas Day excursion!

Merry Christmas, 2009!

Happy Birthday, Jennifer!

Happy birthday, Jennifer! She turned 7 years old on December 9th and what a day! We had a pizza party with Aunt Bridgette and cousins, Jarett and Brody :) I can't believe she is 7 already...since it feels as if she was just born! She has always been my headstrong and stubborn one, which makes for interesting conversations.

Jennifer, you are such a joy in my life and I am so proud of you!

Christmas beginnings!!

Christmas time is wonderful! We had a great time putting together the tree. Decorating will be done tomorrow...I hope :)

This was our "mistletoe" but I don't want to gross anyone out by the actual kissing. Tee hee!


Lexi posing for the camera.



Jennifer was a big help :)

KC doing the tall portions!

Always posing for the camera!

LOVE IT!

Erika even helped out...by eating cookies and moral support.

Thanksgiving 2009

Thanksgiving at my mom and dad's was GREAT! It was so nice being with the family before moving to Washington. It was a crazy week!

Here are my cousins and brother-in-law.


Uncle Bob and Aunt Karen. LOVE THEM!


Susy is way pregnant here...and ate 90% if the mashed potatoes.



Sierra was welcomed to the "grown-up" table this year :)

The kids table, where Lexi was the hostess.

This was a CRAZY Thanksgiving!

FINALLY here!

Well, we made it to Washington! A normal 10-hour trip took approximately 19...ugh!
To sum up the adventure:

-Lost Visa card
-Shredded trailer tire in Idaho
-Dog pooped all over the hotel
-Tire popped in the Blue Mountains in Oregon
-Cranky kids....need I say more?

Otherwise, we made it here safely, the kids are enrolled in school and are doing well, and I am somewhat finding my way around. As long as I can make it to Walmart...I'm good! :) Keep you posted!