Celebrating 40 at Lake Chelan

So, for Pete's 40th, I wanted it to be a special birthday for him and I knew that a party would not be something that he would want, so I asked him what he wanted to do and his answer was to gt to Lake Chelan. So, I arranged babysitting and he arranged the trip and after postponing it due to his leg infection we finally headed out there on September 26th.
We left Sunday after church and got to our hotel late Sunday night. We had a hotel right on the lake and the view was breathtaking. On Monday we went on a four hour boat ride to a little town that you can only get to by boat. We spent about an hour and a half there and saw a gorgeous water fall and then headed back to Chelan. When we got back to Chelan, we ate dinner at a fancy and yummy Italian restaurant.

Our hotel

This is how the people in Stehekin get their gas.

Rainbow Falls

The only two ways to get to Stehekin

Mmmm, that was a GOOD cinnamon roll!

Sorrento’s Italian Restaurant

On Tuesday, we spent the morning shopping in downtown Chelan and then we headed out and stopped at some fruit stands and at a Washington state park. We then went to Wenatchee and checked into our hotel and then headed to Leavenworth. I love Leavenworth... It is such a cute town and has some awesome shops. We got some chocolate at this little chocolate store that was rated the #1 one thing to see in Leavenworth. It is called Schocolat and has very expensive but very yummy chocolates. It was so much fun to just walk around and enjoy that gorgeous town with my honey and not worry about my kids whining. I could shop there for days and days, it is just so much fun.

We bought some yummy donuts and an apple cider slushy at this Fruit Stand

Leavenworth!!!!

On Wednesday, we went back to Leavenworth (of course we couldn't resist!). Then we went to a soda counter for lunch in Wenatchee and then we headed home. We went home by way of a very scenic route that put us very close to Mt. Ranier. When we finally saw the Mountain it was simply breathtaking. So beautiful. It was worth the extra length of time to be able to see that gorgeous site. We got home at about seven and were thrilled to see our cute kids. We enjoyed our time alone, but were excited to be back as a family again.

Fun fruit market in Leavenworth

Wenatchee

Mt. Rainier

It was a great 40th birthday birthday for my sweetie! And an enjoyable time away before our new baby arrives. Thank you to Nicole, Kirse and Carrie who were so willing to watch our kids, so we could go on this fun trip. Thank heavens for great friends!