Driving across Washington state displays an array of beauty: you’ve got the desert Gorge, the magnificent Rockies, sometimes a glimpse of Mt. Rainer, and then tons and tons of wheat fields. One weekend when we left cold rainy Seattle, I knew to wear my mom’s cowboy boots as they’d provide the perfect warmth. Once theContinue reading Washington Wheat Fields
When we were living in Venezuela back in 2000-2004, we were introduced to raclette. Mariana Morrill (she’s also a jewellery designer, so you may often see her referred to when I wear her baubles) and her husband Mark were our next door neighbors, and they had us over for raclette. Since that dinner over tenContinue reading Family Dinner: Raclette
Rusty is one of our dearest friends! In fact he’s the first friend Kevin and I met as a married couple. He was a new teacher with us the year we ventured out into this crazy business of international teaching. The three of us were starting our careers at Escuela Americana in San Salvador, ElContinue reading Cabin Candids: Rusty and Ted
As seen from our summer highlights, the kids really enjoyed learning how to water ski and wakeboard this summer. While there are many great things about Spirit Lake, one of them is the ultimate glassy water we have at almost any time of the day. Spirit Lake is truly a water skier’s dream! It’s gotContinue reading Morning Wake
So, last night was the night before the first day of school, and the big question at our dinner table was, “What was your summer highlight?” Here’s what the Kremb de la Kremb clan said, and you can bet it was all lake related: Vincent said Spirit Lake and learning how to wakeboard plus tubeContinue reading Summer 2014 Highlights
There was a week during the summer when Gigi went to camp with the Collins’ cousins; meanwhile the Krembs’ cousins from Seattle came over for a visit to the cabin. The boys spent repetitive hours jumping over and over again. They had such fun! Meanwhile the folks cleared the dock and relaxed beachside. At theContinue reading Cabin Candids: Cousins and Camp
The moment we turn left off of Highway 41 on to Main Street, Spirit Lake, we all have a gush of excitement that gives us a butterfly rush! We’re almost there! As we pass through the block of Main Street the building facades are all old town; there are about a dozen businesses (half ofContinue reading Main Street, Spirit Lake
Last February I started a Date Night series on Kremb de la Kremb (you can read February, March, May, and June’s dates). This series really helps to get Kevin and me on a date! The kids are old enough now that we can start going on dates again–especially as they become socially busy too! FamilyContinue reading Family Date Night: 4th and Main Pizza
Waking up out at Spirit Lake is just bliss! Every morning that the sun shines we see these sparkly diamonds glistening on the lake. Because Kevin and I sleep out on the porch, we are awoken by this view with accompanied birds every morning. Sometimes I like to take my coffee down to the dockContinue reading Coffee with Diamonds and on the Lake
Our cabin out at Spirit Lake is actually a part of a housing development that started in the 1920s. The Tesemini Outing Club started out as a club for the Spokane elite; the families would make outings out this beautiful setting on Spirit Lake. I can only imagine the fashions that were involved for eachContinue reading The Outing Club
Freuen Family/Full House For the 4th of July this summer we had a full houseful! The 4th is always such a fun weekend because it’s usually the first one when we’re out at our cabin, and there’s no better way to start it off than with all the Freuens out there! On this day afterContinue reading Cabin Candids: The Freuen Family on the 4th
The Redwoods are an amazing site to see! Their massiveness is beyond impressive. They are a mind blowing form of nature similar to the karst formations in Yangshuo, China. The tricky part about travelling through this forest is finding a base–it’s a very vast area with little towns with very limited overnight options. We hadContinue reading Where to Stay in the Redwoods: Miranda Gardens