Blewett's Pass

After packing up from the hotel, we headed out of Wenatchee and then made a quick stop in the neighboring town of Cashmere.  In this dinky little town is the world famous Aplets and Coplets factory.  Now doesn't everyone know about these little treats?

Aplets and Coplets are a candy (similar to the European Turkish Delight) that are an institution in Washington, I'm not sure how many others know about them, but they are yummy.  Kind of like those orange slice jellies you get in the candy aisle, but with nuts and flavored with either apples or apricots.  I thought the kids might like the advertised "free tour and samples".  They go nuts for that show, "How It's Made" and this was like a live version.  After waiting 20 minutes, the tour took 5 minutes, but on the plus side we got to wear these cool hats!

I maintain that if I ever end up in H*ll, I'll be doing this job...

It is beyond me how anyone can stand at an assembly line and pack 4,000 pieces of candy in a plastic tray in an hour.  Stevie and I took this as an opportunity to emphasize to the kids that they must stay in school and go to college!

After our factory tour we drove on to a place called Blewett's Pass where we found a lovely sledding hill and cross-country ski trail.  We took a little hike on the trail until the going got a little treacherous and then spent a couple of hours on the sledding hill.  We all thoroughly enjoyed it, especially Mick who got into the game chasing the sleds.  He caught London once and tried to "herd" him by grabbing his hood.  We all thought it was hilarious, unfortunately London didn't see the humor in it!

The drive to Blewett's Pass

Hiking the ski trail.

He's growing up!

Mick, waiting to herd London!

Stevie's turn

We got the longest runs in together.

He caught us!

I think this is her smile...

Mick wearing his "snow crown" courtesy of Emmy.