Nana is my only living grandparent. I grew up within 20 minutes of all four grandparents in Miami, which I never took for granted. When I visit Nana's house (I go several times a year), I look at every photo closely, flip through my Dad's Bar Mitzvah album, and watch home videos. It's really something being a house that doesn't belong to you but is so much about you. I really feel at home there.
Normally when I'm in Sarasota, I get to see a chunk of my dad's side of the family, but only my cousin Alex was able to make it this trip. We had a great time catching up.
I celebrated our nation's birthday with a delicious brunch, dinner, and watching fireworks from the lanai. I wore a red and blue Marc by Marc Jacobs top, a white Vineyard Vines skirt, and a vintage gold star necklace.
It's always good to leave and it's always good to come. I feel very lucky to be at a point in my life where I can say that wholeheartedly. I'm blessed to have such a wonderful grandmother. As I get older, I see so much of her in me. Every time I see her, I just wish that she'll live to see me get married. (And that's a clever little prayer, don't you think?)
She is so cute Teddi :)
ReplyDeleteI am glad you had a great 4th. As you can see from my blog, it was not a fun getaway but I did enjoy family!
I thought I would leave my comment here. Thanks for the super fast answer to my hair question.
ReplyDeleteI honestly think it's a Jewish thing, the big hair. I'm beyond cursed next to my friends with their stick straight hair haha.
i use Bumble and bumble as well. LOVE their products and don't mind spending the money on them.
I just bought Chi Silk Infusion (another expensive little product) that I really like! It makes it shinier than it usually is! And I use the Chi heat protection when flat ironing which I find seems to help. I do not blow dry my hair either (it just makes it poofy haha) so I sleep on it damp as well and If i feel up to it, I will flat iron in the morning.
If I could ask what flat iron do you use? I don't mind spending money on a good one. My chi isn't what it used to be!
I know I wasn't much help! I will let you know if I find any other great products though!
PS- I'm originally from Miami but my family lives in Sarasota, beautiful pictures! :)
Brooke - I use the GHD.
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I am not far from Sarasota and it rained here ALL weekend:( I hope you had decent weather. You're grandmother is a doll and that little clever prayer of yours is something I used to say all the time! My grandmother lived to see me get married but she wanted great grandkids so badly and she never lived to see that. Infact my sister-in-law found out she was pregnant with what would be her first Great Granchild just days before she passed. We told her but who knows if she knew:( and then because of all the old jewish wives tales my SIL could not get out of the car at the cemetary. Something to do with the spirits entering the body and the baby. idk crazy, crazy! Just realized I posted a book!! I hope your wishes come true!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'll look into the GHD :)
ReplyDeleteShe is SO precious :) Love the MJ top! Oh, and I love you!
ReplyDeleteShe's darling! Glad you had a great 4th. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI tried on the Spots & Sparkles cami - totally cute - just not exactly my look. Thanks for sharing, darling!
ReplyDeleteYay Sarasota! I have family there as well and try to go down as often as I can. Its amazing how much it has changed over the years.
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