Christmas Eve

For the second year the Icicle Brass Quintet performed for the Christmas Eve service at Sleeping Lady Resort in Leavenworth. It was a packed crowd in a very intimate space.

Chris Shimer, tuba; Jason Thornton, trombone; Kristin Keene, trumpet

Annie and Chris

There were readings with powerpoint presentations which kept the children in the audience entertained.

There was also some great singing.

Mission Ridge

On Christmas Eve we went to our local ski resort Mission Ridge to go skiing with Caitlin and her friend KC. We had an exciting time on the mountain.

Kent really enjoyed his new telemark skiis. He got a lot of practice, because of Annie's slower speeds down the mountain!

Annie trying to get some speed!

Caitlin, Kent and Annie at the top of Mission Ridge. What a beautiful day!

Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival

Annie plays in the Icicle Brass Quintet which performed today at the Leavenworth gazebo.

The Travel Channel was there filming the lighting ceremony, so watch for us on that channel this holiday season!

Kent had a great time dancing the chicken dance with the characters (actually students from Cashmere).

First Skiing of the Season!

Saturday we got out skiing for the first time this winter season. Kent used his new telemark ski's for the first time. He is really excited to get out into the back country and use them.

We stopped for a soup and cracker lunch.

After skiing we drove to Leavenworth and checked out the Leavenworth ski hill. There were many kids and adults enjoying the two small rope tows and the new tubing run. It looked like a lot of fun!

Winter Wonderland!

This morning we woke up to a winter wonderland! We couldn't believe how much snow accumulated overnight!

Cassy loves the snow. She runs around pouncing and burrowing into the snow.

Kent was very happy to be able to use his new toy!