New Level tournament in AZ

While Rylee and Lance stayed at home for Rylee's tournament, Carson and I got to escape to Arizona!  His New Level team had a tournament in Phoenix so we went a couple days early to stay with my parents and see their new home in Mesa.

The weather was glorious!  It was hot.  In fact one of the days was a record breaking temp for February- 94!  And of course that was one of the days the boys played.  They didn't seem to mind too much though! 🌞Especially when they could go back to the hotel and jump in the pool after the game.

We went to a Mariners spring training game on Thursday.  My parents got great seats right behind home plate.  We were lucky to have some of the big players playing that day- specifically Cal, J.Rod, Bryce Miller and Arozarena.  A lot of Carson's teammates went to the game too so they had fun watching from the grass and walking around.

My parents came to all the games to support.  Unfortunately the team didn't win any games, but Carson played great!  He got in lots of playing time.  He did some pitching and got in some good plays both outfield and at 2nd base.  

They mostly played late afternoon/ early evening games so we got to see some beautiful sunsets.  We had to eat at Raising Cane's after one of the games.  Their chicken is to die for!

We stayed at the team hotel the last 2 nights of the trip.  The resort had a water park area with pools, a water slide and lazy river.  We were able to enjoy it for a few hours after our last game on Sunday.  Even though the outcome of the tournament wasn't as hoped, the boys had a lot of fun and got in some good bonding time.  I definitely wouldn't mind another tournament in AZ!

3 Homeruns at the Shamrock Showdown tournament!

 

The Avengers played in the Shamrock Showdown for their last tournament before high school ball.  The team played well and won 3 of the 5 games.

Rylee hit 3 homeruns during the tournament... AMAZING!!  She was so excited and we are so proud of her.

The first homerun was found on the railroad tracks.

What a comeback for this girl!  Can't wait to see what else she can do!

Kona went to the tournament and hung out in the wagon outside the dugout.  She provided lots of emotional support to the girls!

Here are her homerun videos from the tournament:

Chelan Winterfest

 

We used to go to Chelan every year for Winterfest but have missed the past few years for various reasons- Sports, friends moving away, etc.  We had a free weekend in January so we decided to getaway.  We stayed at out favorite place in Manson- Mountainview Lodge and Resort.

We enjoyed some wine, played some cards and watched the Seahawks game at Wapato Point Cellars.  We had dinner there too which was absolutely delicious!

We wandered around Chelan Sunday morning, looking at the ice sculptures and trying the different hot cocoas and toppings.

We had lunch at our favorite restaurant in Chelan- Blueberry Hills.  It is the cutest place with delicious food and huge portions!

We ended our trip with a fun evening spent soaking in the hot tub.  I wish there was snow, but at least there were still holiday lights!

Happy New Year from Westport

 

We didn't have plans for New Years this year so we decided to do a last minute getaway to Westport.  We stayed in a dog friendly condo right near the beach.

We ate lunch at the Beach Grub food truck near our condo.  The burgers and crinkle were so delicious!  I'd love to go back a ty their skewers or crab puffs.

There was the most amazing sunset on our first night.  We couldn't leave the beach, it kept getting more bright and beautiful as the time went on.  It may be one of the best sunsets I've ever seen!

Kona absolutely loved the sandy beach.  She had a blast chasing shells and rocks.

After sunset we went to dinner at the Westport Pizza Company.  It was also really delicious! Then we went back to the condo to play lots of games and some Just Dance on the Nintendo Switch.

The condo was right next to Westport Light State Park.  There was a great paved walking path that we would walk to the end and then walk back on the beach.  We had a great time looking for shells and other beach treasures.  Rylee found a glass float.  Apparently the Westport historical society releases 1000 authentic Japanese glass fishing floats along Westport beaches from 11/25- 4/26.  She was lucky enough to find one!

It was a great few days of family time and an amazing start to the New Year! 🎉