Hello everyone. I have no excuses. I’ve been downright lazy
in my updates to the blog. Without further adieu, the update:
We have slowing been becoming Leavenworth Locals, getting to
know the town and its people over the last few months. I was traveling quite a
bit in November and December, but have been mostly stationed in Leavenworth
after the holidays. The Sass clan was kind enough to make a pilgrimage out to
WA to celebrate Christmas at our house. Lots of skiing, games, and wine were involved
in making Christmas a success.
After a busy holiday season, Jenny and I have been keeping a low profile. The skiing has not been ideal so we have only gone up sporadically (we are such snow snobs now). We have been keeping busy at home with lots of projects. Jenny has been knitting and sewing, and I have been sewing a lot. Not having a long commute anymore (or any commute at all!) has allowed me to stay focused on sewing projects. I’ve got some pictures below of new projects thus far this winter. To name a few things I worked on: gaiters, jackets, vests, and a tent. I also got hooked up with the local gear store and have been doing repairs for them. It sure is nice having sewing bring money in as opposed to out- I swear I’ve put one of the fabric store owner’s kid through college already.
After a busy holiday season, Jenny and I have been keeping a low profile. The skiing has not been ideal so we have only gone up sporadically (we are such snow snobs now). We have been keeping busy at home with lots of projects. Jenny has been knitting and sewing, and I have been sewing a lot. Not having a long commute anymore (or any commute at all!) has allowed me to stay focused on sewing projects. I’ve got some pictures below of new projects thus far this winter. To name a few things I worked on: gaiters, jackets, vests, and a tent. I also got hooked up with the local gear store and have been doing repairs for them. It sure is nice having sewing bring money in as opposed to out- I swear I’ve put one of the fabric store owner’s kid through college already.
In other news, Jenny and I just got back from a 9 day trip
to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. We had a great time down there scuba diving, deep
sea fishing, whale watching, and drinking copious amounts of margaritas. If
that wasn’t fun enough, we met up with my family (mom, dad, sis) and stayed at
a family friend’s incredible house. Totally fun trip. I would recommend Cabo to
any and all who want to escape winter. We had 80 degrees and sun every day.
That about does it. I know I am forgetting some things, but I’ve talked your ear off enough already and I’ll let the pictures do their thing. Thanks for reading- I’ll try to update a little more often (I swear!).
That about does it. I know I am forgetting some things, but I’ve talked your ear off enough already and I’ll let the pictures do their thing. Thanks for reading- I’ll try to update a little more often (I swear!).
Chihuly Glass Art Exhibit- If you are in Seattle you should check this out.
Seriously awesome glass. Pics don't do it justice.
Our house in Leavenworth, WA!
Looking down on Leavenworth
Quick hike in the Fall
Misty morning- shot from our backyard
Mom and Dad came to visit- a good time was had!
We are starting to become board game geeks- this is one of the new ones "Twilight Struggle"
Christmas in Leavenworth with the Sass Clan!
Mexican Train Dominoes
Everyone loves a picture of a picture- Jenny Xmas morning :-)
Just Jenny being a boss and snowblowing the driveway like a champ.
Liz came to visit. Thanks, Auntie Ann for the awesome goretex top and bottom!
PROJECTS I'VE BEEN WORKING ON
I made Jenny a vest and jacket for xmas. This is the final product. Click HERE for the work-in-progress shots.
Made a pair of gaiters for me
And a pair for Jenny
We needed a tv stand so I made one and personalized it.
My first time using wood stains. Turned out alright I think.
This was a pain in the ass.
But I think it was worth it.
Top of the stand
Another shot.
Preparing the skis/snowboard for the winter season.
This snowboard needed a serious overhaul.
Jenny's xmas jacket
I needed to replace my melanzana jacket so I made a new one- this is the start
Coming together....
And the finished product!
AND TO MEXICO (Cabo San Lucas) WE GO!!
Mt Rainier looking rather good on our way to Mexico.
The house we stayed at. Many thanks to the McKillens for the house.
The "house" (more like mansion)
Dinner cruise on the Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean Sunset
We went deep sea fishing and it was awesome!
We had the whole boat to ourselves!
This was the bait. That's a serious hook.
I caught a mahi-mahi (and it was delicious)
Early morning + waves= nap time
Jenny caught a tuna (also delicious)
Freeloading sea lion- The locals call him "Pancho"
We went whale watching- That's a humpback
Another humpback
Two humpbacks!
Smelly, dirty, sea lions.
Cliche beach vacation shot.
Why not?
Land's End
The famous arch of Cabo San Lucas
One of our scuba dive spots was just to the left of this shot.
One of our scuba dive spots was just to the left of this shot.
Go pro's are great.
Divorce Beach with the Pacific in the background
Divorce Beach is next to Lover's Beach which I found rather ironic.
Scuba Diving!
Puffer fish
Jenny hanging out
Pre-dive
Me and Jenny about 60' under
Go scuba. Take selfies.
Jenny getting friendly with the resident fish population.
Post dive beers are always a good idea.
