Winter Sunset
I love sunsets... There is something so beautiful and unique about the combination of light and shadow. All the colors are magic reflections of nature's beauty. We are so lucky to live in such an amazing place.
Little Princess
Our friend Justin came to visit from Seattle. He brought his daughter along. Little princess Jaylene. Nika and Jay-Jay had so much fun together. It was adorable to watch them play and interact in such a sweet and precious way. 
Winter in Leavenworth/January 2008 
Walking in a winter wonderland... Leavenworth is a Bavarian village in the Washington Alps.
Whimsical town surrounded by the beauty of nature.
First time we visited this wonderful place was a year ago. This year we came back with Nika to celebrate the season.
The history of this town is quiet fascinating. Here is an excerpt from the Leavenworth history page.
Leavenworth’s history does not begin with the alpine tradition it knows today, but with the proud heritage of the Yakima, Chinook and Wenatchi tribes. The Native American tribes lived by hunting the land for deer and elk, as well as fishing Icicle Creek for salmon. Surrounded by some of the most beautiful and bountiful lands in North America, the three tribes co-existed from Lake Wenatchee to the Icicle and beyond.
The area was eventually settled by pioneers in search of gold, furs and fertile farmland. Stakes were claimed, land was tracked, and the Leavenworth area was soon bustling with settlers. By 1890, the original town was built on the Icicle Flats.
But it wasn’t until the end of the century when the town began to blossom with the arrival of the rail line. The Great Northern Railway Company’s tracks through Leavenworth brought with them opportunities for work, commerce and a new economy
Today Leavenworth is an ultimate tourist destination. Over 2 million tourists come here every year. And so did we.
I have to say that Nika did great on his first big trip. He loved going out, flirting with all the waitresses and eating new food.
Enjoy our photo story of the trip.
The Nutcracker Museum
has over 5000 types of nutcrackers
Dinner at "Pavz" Creperie
New favorite--celery
Our Happy Family
Walking downtown Leavenworth
Happy New Year!
Making soy wax candles was a lot of fun. They burn clean, smell amazing and last for a long time.
Dad and Matia loved the project.
Melting wax
Pouring the wax
Choosing frangrances and colors 
New Year's Eve meal... Cornish hens with wild rice and salmon wrapped bread sticks with cucumber, cream cheese,and green onion + traditional Russian staple --"Olivie" salad.
Nikolai's smile lits up the room and our hearts
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