VLOG POST: Of all the beauty I’ve come across in New England, the smallest of the U.S. states is ironically the most breathtaking. Last Thursday was my birthday, so my sister flew in from Tampa to celebrate. And of course we had to show her all of our favorite spots while she was here. But this time I decided to go visual with it, by filming my very first Vlog!

This was Leah’s first visit since we moved here in March, and her first ever trip to New England. Let me tell you… she came at the right time. It just recently hit summer around here, so the weather has been frigid every other time we’ve driven out to Newport.

On this day the sky was clear and the sun was out. It was warm and breezy. Everywhere you looked there were kids chasing bubbles and parents setting up picnics. Sailboats were scattered across the water and kites filled the sky. We got a true taste of summertime in Rhode Island. And I can tell you now: we won’t stay away for long!

Thank you Lee Lee for coming to spend my birthday with us. I have lived a blessed 24 years, and I’m STOKED to see what ~ 2 5 ~ has to offer. Time slips away so quickly and a lot of memories go right with it. Now I can hold every detail of this weekend tight, so that I never have to forget!