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“What you want exists. Don’t settle until you get it.”
-anon
Happy Friday! I am currently in Tennessee for my cousin’s wedding! I drove into town yesterday with my mom and my other cousin Hannah. It is going to be a great weekend filled with lots of celebrating and time spent with family!
I flew into Ohio over the weekend for my grandmother’s 100th birthday. We celebrated her birthday at the assisted living facility that she is currently living in. During the day the facility hosted a cake and champagne party with other members along with our family. At night we had a private dining room for family only. We ordered in Italian food, her favorite. It was a lovely day and my grandmother was over the moon about it all. I am so happy and grateful I was able to be there with her on her birthday celebrating. And if you are wondering- she loved my needlepoint gift! I asked her if she had any life advice and she said to thank God everyday that you are alive.
The rest of my week I have been spending time with my parents and babysitting my nieces. I am having so much fun with my nieces who are 5 and 2 years old. I love them so much and love spending time with them.
Now that I am in Tennessee, the wedding celebrations have already begun! Last night my entire family had a casual dinner at the hotel. We ordered take out, had wine, and chatted. It was also my uncle’s best friend’s birthday so we celebrated him as well. It was a nice kick-off to a fun weekend. We laughed a lot!
What I am watching: I finished season 2 of The White Lotus and thought it was SO good! I am still thinking about it. I won’t give away the ending but the people who died I was not expecting. However it does make sense why they did. I am excited for season 3 and to see if any of the characters return. And if so, I hope it’s just Daphne and Harper.
I started watching the second season of The Sex Lives of College Girls. This season is just as good as the last. I am enjoying everyone’s storyline and the ridiculousness of some of it. I for sure did not have the same college experience ha.
What I bought: I did not buy anything new for myself this week– just holiday gifts. If you are still shopping for gifts check out my gift guide here.
On The Blog
Sunday Shopping: What I want for Christmas Edition
What I am Wearing For Christmas Eve
LTK Spotlight: Metallic Dresses
Today we have a bridal brunch that is being thrown by my mom and my aunt. Then later tonight is the rehearsal dinner. Tomorrow is, of course, the main event- the wedding. But before anyone walks down the aisle my family and I are going on this holiday train ride they have here in town. Should be a cute experience! I am excited for the whole weekend and to celebrate my cousin and his new wife!
Have a wonderful weekend xo
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