Winter memories

Mandy, Kennedy, Rylee and I went to the Christmas Market at Knudsen farm.  It was great!  We got a coffee and cocoa and then strolled through the local vendors.

Carson's New Level team had an event at Mulligans.  He had fun hanging out with the boys outside of practice.

We did our annual cookie baking.  The kids did great decorating the sugar cookies!  Carson made the big candy cane heart.

Rylee got together with friends for Ariya's birthday.  The did an escape room and figured out how to escape!

Rylee was cleared to fully return to softball in November. 🎉 This Grinchfest tournament was her first tournament back since her injury one year ago.  Guess who hit a home run?!?  Yep... my girl did!  She's been working hard since she was cleared and it paid off!  It was so fun to see.

Here's the video of her homerun.  The girls were all so excited for her!

The Avengers had a team event at Zoolights.  We lucked out with no rain!

Carson brought his girlfriend, Aria.  We had fun drinking hot cocoa and strolling around looking at the lights.

This is a project Carson worked on in robotics class this semester, pretty cool!

Carson and some friends were in choir this semester.  They put on a concert and were actually pretty good!

Lance and I went to see Monty Python's Spamalot at the 5th Ave theater in Seattle.  It was so good!  That same weekend we got together with Wendy, Tania and Jason to throw some axes at Casting Iron.  We had a blast!

Carson's team met for some Mexican food after a scrimmage one day.  It was a little hectic but everyone had a good time.

The mountains didn't get much snow this winter, but luckily we hit a wet/ cold streak in March so Carson and Lance took advantage and went skiing at Crystal Mountain.  They said it was a great day with lots of new powder.

Rylee and Eva helped out at a leadership conference at Lakeridge.  Mrs. Nimick always makes everything fun!

This is Kona on one of our only snow days this year.  She looks like she is smiling! 💌

Carson presented some of his artwork at a school board meeting this winter.  I love the clay face!

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! 🎉

Merry Christmas 2025

 

Christmas Eve was spent at the Rychlinski's annual party.  The kids did the saran wrap ball and the adults did a gift exchange.  We had a great time as always!

Christmas day started with stockings and relaxing while the egg casserole and cinnamon rolls baked.

The Rychlinkis and Gramma and Papa came over for brunch, presents and some family time.

There was the most amazing double rainbow right outside.  It must have been Gramma J saying Merry Christmas!

We celebrated Papa's 70th Birthday with our annual crab and prime rib dinner.  Then more presents for Papa and some card playing!

Happy Birthday Papa!