June 17-19th was the 40th Annual of the None of the Above Ranch (no, it's NOTA Ranch) and we brought it in with a frenzy. We gathered in Northern California to celebrate with about 50 people who are all connected to the Ranch in various ways. There were ranchers (new and original), their kids, their grandkids, their husbands & wives (new and original), caretakers who have become part of the place, new friends, old friends, old traditions, a new old house, wonderful food, and great music. We walked, we talked, we danced, we sang, we laughed, and laughed, and swam and swung (?), and then did it all again the next day.
Sabrina's first trip to the Ranch (outside the womb, at least) was a complete success. We couldn't have asked for a better sport! She slept when she could, she stayed up until all hours of the night without complaint (except once...which was loud!), she slept in a tent, she laughed at us playing volleyball, she hiked in the backpack, she walked in the tall grass, she charmed the crowds. She also had an amazing group of girls who took such great care of her all weekend. Maddie, Bronwyn (BoBo), Sophia, and Claudette were sweet, caring, fun, and conscientious of her - it made for a great, relaxing weekend for me and Brent! Between her "ladies in waiting" and Nana and Poppy, we barely saw her! She has been catching up on sleep ever since we got home a week ago, but it was well worth it.
Here are some photos of the fun.
1 comment:
hi - I was at "none of the above" in 1973 for only a week and still remember it vividly. Except I could never remember exactly how i got there. I'm glad it still exists. James
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