My dear college friend, Deb, found the perfect match and got married last weekend in Beverley, MA. John and I weren't sure if we'd go down for the weekend on our own or bring the kids along. We even had Hazen's godparents lined up to watch them up here in Vermont. But, when we realized the wedding was so close to our friends, Matt and Carlota and they offered to watch our kids for the night, we decided to make it a family affair.
And we are so glad that we did. We spent Saturday at Crane's beach in Ipswich. There are these great tidal pools and a vast beach. Cally and Hazen hadn't been to the beach since last summer and they were so happy to just dig and hang out with Skylar (2) and Boden (4).
After a great time there, Carlota and Matt brought John to what he now claims is the BEST lobster roll joint he's ever been to in his life (right in Ipswich). We got back to the Dormer's with enough time to shower and gussy up and head out to this gorgeous venue in Beverley, MA
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| Hester as a bridesmaid extraordinaire! |
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| The bride and her dad |
The wedding was super fun and touching. Carlota handled dinner and bedtime for the kids like a champ. She texted me before 8:00pm proud to say that all kids were in bed. An impressive feat, for sure!
We got to spend Sunday on the water in Charlestown. The kids swam at the marina and then we went out on the Dormer's boat in Boston harbor.
We are so lucky to have great friends who will watch our kids so that we can celebrate such a wonderful occasion with two folks who have finally found their perfect match. Weddings always rekindle a little something in our own flame and make me happier than ever to have made the plunge with the guy who Cally and Hazen call Dad.
