Hearty Party


It was the best of times.

We had a huge party to ease Hans' transition into the next decade. 50 people came to wish him well on Saturday, and we pigged out on pig. Mr. Big Pig came and turned the beastie on a spit for 5 hours while succulent aromas wafted around the yard. The cats hovered nearby hoping for a stray morsel. The humans weren't far behind.

Festive balloons lined the driveway and encircled the deck. Three huge Rubbermaid containers filled with beer, coolers and pop covered in ice lay in the shade of the front deck while boxes of wine (yes, we only serve the best!) lined the downstairs bar. Little deck tables were covered with finger foods: an ice bowl with fresh flowers frozen between its walls was chilling pink shrimp; a tasty crab dip sat in another corner; a creamy feta slice smothered in honey and garnished with cracked pepper left its sticky residue on many fingers.

The really good part about having lots of people over is that they take care of themselves - everyone find someone to talk to. I just love it. The last people left at midnight, so it looks like others loved it too!

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Anonymous said…
I'm glad you all enjoyed yourselves. A happy belated birthday to Hans. It sounds like the event was very festive and delicious. Hope you have a great summer and hopefully we can see you soon.
Krista
1:46 PM
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