Fourth of July Extravaganza!

We had a wonderful Fourth of July Weekend up in Red Lodge this year. We were lucky enough to spend the entire weekend with great friends, and essentially went from barbeque to barbeque, with lots of kids in tow and new adventures waiting at every cabin/home. On Saturday, we continued West family tradition by having many of our friends for a barbeque at the West Cabin before heading up to the rodeo. Interestingly, the candy fairies visited the Cabin once again this year, leaving a legend and some painted rocks and trees to guide the kiddos to their sugar-infused happy ending.We started the afternoon with some smores in the HUGE fire pit that Brian built.

The Murphy girls spent some time relaxing with the Beers girls as we waited for the "reading of the legend."

And Uncle Tom, the kids' godfather, lead an inspired narration of the Legend of the Candy Tree for the kids before they embarked on their treasure hunt.Here is one of many of the mystical painted rocks, which guided the children on their journey.

"THAT way!"

And they're off to find the next clue.

Finally, the candy tree. Thank you fairies (and Gavin for an extraordinary adventure).