Scenic Drive to Leavenworth, WA

The first weekend of December, we took a day trip to a small town called Leavenworth (about 2 1/2 hours away).  The drive was absolutely breathtaking.  It's been cold, but we haven't seen any snow yet.  So, to see the snow capped mountains, and snow on the ground was fun for the kids.  They kept asking when they could play in it. 
Leavenworth is this cute little Bavarian town in the mountains that decorates the whole town with Christmas lights and has a lighting ceremony every weekend in December.  They have an ENORMOUS Christmas tree - I don't know how they put lights all the way up to the top.  But it was fun when they turned all the lights on.  The buildings were very distinct and looked like we were in a cute little village in Germany.  It was a cold, clear night, so we had layers, and layers, and layers on. 
Poor Owen, was so bundled up - he could barely bend to sit in the stroller.  He tried to escape a few times - by trying to lean over the lap bar, or slide under neath it.  He was unsuccessful both times thanks to the warden... Dad.  We found a little bakery and ate some cinnamon rolls and some fudge.  We perused through a few quaint shops - but that was all Owen could stand.  Allie and Drew just wanted to play in the snow and of course didn't care for the shops much - just wanted to go sledding.

We'll definitely be coming back here.  It was such a beautiful drive - we can't wait to come back in the spring or summer!

Escape attempt #1 - over the top

Escape attempt #2 - out the bottom.

Enormous Christmas tree

Lighting the town

Owen got tired of the shops - and was frustrated he couldn't work the ipod with his gloves on!