Sorry I have been missing this past week. This photo pretty much sums up what I have been up to!
A weekend at Leavenworth's Oktoberfest!
We had the most joyful time at the charming little "german" town of Leavenworth, WA. For all my Northwestern military families, this is a must for you and your family. It is a quite doable drive from all the bases in Oregon & Washington state. I totally recommend this trip, it's truly a memorable one!
Nestled in the Cascade Mountain range, Leavenworth is a town that transports you to old Europe with one exception...no transatlantic flight! Lederhosen, bratwurst, and beer steins oh my. Known as the largest Oktoberfest in North America, this celebration will not disappoint. Even better, we were pleasantly surprised to find FREE admission to all active duty military families! Yes, that $30 we saved on admission pretty much covered the cost of a few beers and brats inside the festival.
Also a few honorable mentions to check out while in town. A darling little toy shop called, The Wood Shop, that sells handmade wooden puzzles. These make great take home gifts for the kids. Once you are all "sausaged out" (yes, my own word I have made up for when you can't stand to eat another bratwurst, hot dog, or wienerschnitzel) try the cafe Pavz. Right in the heart of town, this little eatery offers yummy fondue and the most amazing dinner & desert crepes I have ever tasted. To top of the trip, you must commemorate the occasion by dressing up in traditional German attire for a good old fashioned photo shoot. Studio 1890 Old Time Photo Shop has plenty of costumes and backdrops for you to choose from. Thanks to them we have the above photo to embarrass our daughter on her wedding day:)
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