A milestone on many levels was reached the weekend of August 21. I spend my first night away from the baby, and we finally got to celebrate an official end to Caitlin’s singledom (this despite the fact that she hasn’t been single since she was nineteen, but still, rituals have their purpose).
Lovely Nancy hosted at her lovely family lake house in Ashby, which is a charming town not at all far from Maynard, which made it very convenient for me.
Parrot Inflate made a comeback, as did the tradition of ridiculous bridal headgear. It was great fun to break out my old friend The BeDazzler.
Nancy almost lost her sunglasses in the lake, but a combination of Thea’s long arms and Nancy’s wading rescued them.
Then we went horseback riding!
And Caitlin showed off for the local farm animals. YAY Buddy’s Ranch!
Everyone brought tasty treats! Lisl & Nancy did a brilliant job grilling up delicious meats, but of course our Pig’s eyes were only for dessert.
Devoted Thea hauled a donkey pinata all the way from NYC, and while Jodie gave it a good shot, it was Caitlin who ended up being restrained from stomping its little head in. After a charming game of Truth or Dare Poker, where we all got to know each other a little better, we retired. I must say, I very much enjoyed a full night’s sleep, but pumping was incredibly inefficient in comparison to the wee lass, and I missed her.
The next morning dawned rainy and gray, so we had to forgo the winery tour and lake swim, but we had a lovely hang out on Nancy’s porch and much good conversation. Thanks to Thea, Nancy, Johanna, Andrea, Jodie and dear dear Piggus for a most excellent PigFest!
I’m famous! I’ve finally made the blog! And i was not creeping, or whatever you call it, to find this. I’m a loyal subscriber. Huzzah to me and my bacheloretteness!