friends, fireworks, and a whole lot of fun.

this past weekend, twin and i were visited by two dear friends, and we still can't stop smiling... :)

hilary, our new york friend and florentine roommate, made the long drive to the north shore to take part in some of our favorite summer pastimes. H (we like to call her) arrived on thursday night for a concert at castle hill, but after a failed boat engine and a few other mishaps, we didn't exactly make it to the castle. i'd have to say, though...being stranded in the middle of a river surrounded by gorgeous marshes and an unbelievable sunset isn't exactly my idea of a bad time. (i secretly loved every second.) 

friday evening, after a day of shopping and yummy treats with H in boston, kenny arrived. he made the six hour trek all the way from nyc for the second time this summer! ...oh sweet kenny. aren't we just so lucky? i was able to (creep up and) greet him at the station, and it was one of those moments full of love, smiles, hugs and happiness that i'll never forget. 

one of my best friends from school, heather, who i met the same night i attempted to meet zac efron (long story), happens to be our neighbor at home. clearly, we were meant to be. heather is the reason we even know kenny, ever since that fall night when she asked him to come fix our printer. to have us all together again was like a scene out of a movie. we ended the night with some blankets, wine, and seven shooting stars spotted from plum island.

the weekend was complete with a lovely boat/beach day, a walk up to the castle (so happy you got to see it, H!) and the annual yankee homecoming fireworks from newburyport's boardwalk.

i've realized this weekend just how lucky i am to have people like these ones in my life. i always thought that the friends you make in elementary and high school are the ones you'll have forever, but i have obviously been proven wrong. i'm so excited to get back to nyc and spend more time with these great ones. (and heather, have an incredible year in florence, hopefully living in my old apartment!)