Mara, Sarah, & my Elizabeth

These girls feel like home to me. Probably because I spent a good portion of my young life with them and at their house. Elizabeth (right) came to town for the 4th and I love it when she visits. She reminds me of all things that we loved growing up and being around her always brings back a flood of memories from those wretched teen years to our college days together and everything in between. Though a native Texan, she has relocated to New York and brings with her all the sass. I was reminded of just how much of a New Yorker in mind and spirit she has really always been with her great sense of creativity and style. Who'd have ever matched us up when we were younger? Me, a country girl and jock with her, a city girl with a eye for style and sophistication. Thank goodness we got together though-- 15 years later it's easy to see that her love of the arts and style has thankfully rubbed off on me a little. And I must take credit where it's due-- she has a love for country music and can tolerate watching most sports! We are older and our lives may be completly different, but that's how our lives have always been and it's refreshing. Some things never change.