Wear Sunscreen

This Labor Day we spent in Philadelphia with my family and friends. A wedding for my high school friend, Sarina, was the main reason for our trip, but we ended up seeing and doing many things. 

We caught up with my cousin, Nicole, and got to spend time with her husband, Shawn, and two daughters Claire & Hailey. I hadn't seen them since our wedding when Claire was just two weeks old and she's already 6 1/2 months! Time flies, and it's even more apparent when you see a child's growth. 

 Hailey reading with me (:

Sarina's wedding was absolutely beautiful. She's smart and fun and beautiful and I was so happy she has found such happiness. 

Lou and I with my high school friends. I love having friends that no matter how much we change, or how long it's been, we can come together and it is like not a second has passed. I've really missed these people. 

 The wedding was exquisite and had all of the elements of a traditional Jewish wedding. The dancing and merriment could not be contained.

The wedding was held at the Michener Museum , in Doylestown, PA. Which was modern and lovely.

I will say I was a bit nervous (something I almost always am) of seeing my high school friends while pregnant. I am feeling a bit self conscious lately (does any girl really like gaining weight?) and at 20 weeks I am definitely feeling every bit of pregnancy. 

Luckily I've got this guy. He was such a trooper all weekend, even though it was way busier than he would have liked. We also cleaned our my parents attic and garage for baby girl items (!) and saw my longtime friend, Aislin. I hardly have any pictures with Aislin, and yet she is one of my closest friends. She is back briefly from her stay in Armenia with the Peace Corps, and it honestly was so refreshing to my soul to see her. I think often of the line from the Sunscreen Song, " Understand that friends come and go,but for the precious few you should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle because the older you get, the more you need the people you knew when you were young. " 

And as the gaps get larger, it only becomes more important to construct better bridges. 

This life, it is a crazy one, and it can be hard to remember what is important. I spent this past weekend remembering that, and thinking of the life I hope to give to my daughter. I hope, above all else, that she values and appreciates what is truly important; relationships and people.

Patty

Weekending

This past weekend we got to spend time with Lou's family at a family wedding and at a family birthday party. I loved getting to catch up with his cousin Chrissy and his parents! They are truly the nicest family and I am so lucky to have them in my life.

I am so lucky to have this girl in my life! Not just a cousin and neighbor, she's hands down one of the greatest people I know. I love and respect her and have a friggin blast hanging out with her. To call her my best friend is an honor :-)

(17 weeks pregnant! It just looks food-baby-esque)

My sweet inlaws, Lou's mom Mary, sister Severine, and dad James.

 

Pre-wedding we spent all day at the Bouckville Antinque show (something we do annually and you should check out should you find yourself in central upstate NY in August) with my parents and scored this painting for our kitchen. We'd been hunting for a statement piece since we moved in, and were both drawn to the oil painting. The colors actually tie the whole kitchen together, which Lou was pretty happy about because that means he doesn't have to paint of the California Poppy red walls!

We were also very lucky to pick up gender neutral nursery furniture from Lou's Aunt Cina. Thank you very much Dave & Cina! Between that and the stackable washer/dryer we bought (which will unfortunately have to go in the 2nd bedroom / nursery) the house is really starting together. It's like we're adults or something!

The weekend flew by (don't they always?) but I have to say it was one of my favorites in a while. I loved getting to see both of our families, spend time outside, and get a little dressed up. I've also been working out again, and it feels so great. I didn't realize how much I missed it! The days and weeks are flying by.

How did you spend your weekend?