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Happy Thanksgiving!

11/27/14 | assorted, family, holiday

Happy, happy Thanksgiving to all those who are celebrating today!  Thanksgiving is always a tricky holiday to write about and it really shouldn’t be. I absolutely hate the social media trend of #blessed but honestly, that is how I feel each and every year when the end of November roles around.  Last year on Thanksgiving I made a list of 27 things I was grateful for and guess what? The list has not changed! 

Georgetown Graduation - Family Photo

My brother will not be able to join the family this year for the second time in three years. The first time, 2012, it was so odd. There only time my younger brother had not been a part of Thanksgiving I was 2 months and 14 months old and thus, I do not remember them. The rest though, I have fond memories. Growing up we went to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and came home to dinner of filet – unusual but that was how we did our Thanksgivings (with some cranberry walnut bread, of course). In 2012 Kevin could not join because he was studying abroad in Dublin and while I was really jealous, it just was not the same without him.

This year, he has to stay in NYC to work. To say I am bummed out is an understatement, but I realize it is a petty woe. He is happy, healthy, and has a great job. His company needs him so much that he can not afford to take off a long weekend to come down to Florida. I feel much more for my blogging friends like Samantha whose husband is away serving our country. To all those who are away from home, for whatever reason, I wish you even more good thoughts and good tidings. This Thanksgiving I am thankful for my brother, my family, and all of the wonderful things 2014 has brought.

Alright, enough is enough I will stop rambling, soak in a few more rays of sunshine and then head to a very seafood centric Thanksgiving where I will undoubtedly choose oyster and King crab legs over turkey and stuffing.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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  1. thehautecookie says

    November 27, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    happy thanksgiving~ xO!
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  2. Megan says

    November 27, 2014 at 10:51 am

    That’s not fun that your brother can’t join you…hopefully next year! I am jealous of you going to the NYC Macy’s Parade! I’ve always wanted too! I hope you have a great day with your family!
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  3. Alecz says

    November 27, 2014 at 8:31 am

    Oh my goodness, that dress is beautiful! What a cool print and great colours! Happy Thanksgiving!

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Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog.  I am a New York City girl at heart but I moved to London in the Spring of 2018!

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