The plan was to take a day trip to Leavenworth, Washington, a Bavarian themed town in the mountains of Western Washington, about a three hour drive from Seattle. Of course, Melanie was on the look out for Ranier cherries. Since it was late in the cherry season, we were not hopeful of finding any. However, about two hours from Seattle on the way to Leavenworth, I heard a scream . . . Look ! Cherries Ahead ! Sure enough, we have been enjoying Ranier cherries all weekend. Megan and Jeff watch Emily on the sawhorse while Melanie cleans out the cherry stock in the background.

We made a stop at the Terry's new chalet in Leavenworth. Parked there and really appreciated Terry's letting us use the place as a 'home base' during our day in Leavenworth. The home was originally an early settler's Methodist Church which has been converted to a home.

Melanie met a new friend, Heinz. She really liked his Lederhosen. Good thing I'm English/Swedish or I'd probably have a pair of these leather hot pants too.

Melanie, Jacob and Kaitlin enjoying a concert of German Musik in the park with Heinz.