Leavenworth Lodge

While Melissa & Sam and Paola & Zoe were visiting we rented out a lodge in Leavenworth, WA. Scott's brothers Dallin and Tyler met us there and so 6 out of 7 of Scott's siblings (and their spouses and kids) along with Scott's parents were there (Hannah had to stay back in Utah for Hygeine board exams - sorry Hannah). It was great to have plenty of room to spread out inside and enjoy the outdoors too.

Tyler was having fun throwing huge sticks (and pretending to pole vault) 

and had some little copy-cats. 

Unfortunately the bees were a bit out of control - Brandon got a bee sting on his head and wrist and Tyler got one on his ankle while "rescuing" Brandon. Later during the trip Gracie got one stuck in her shirt and got about five stings. 

 Here's Scott consoling Brandon after his traumatic experience... 

above: sisters Melissa, Mindy & Julia

above: sisters Melissa & Rebecca

 we put baking soda on Brandon's sting to see if it would help with the pain... 

here's Brandon hanging out with Sam

While we were there Emma turned nine

 here are a few shots from her mystical party...

Jane and Brandon crack me up...

the kids had a blast in the hot tub...

and playing games...

and watching movies...

Grandma & Grandpa Crane and their 14 grandchildren