You Know You’re From Jersey When…
…even your one year old is mesmerized by a giant gold chain.
John thought maybe she was channeling Mr. T or preparing to do a Houdini-esque escape trick, but I (her New Jersery born-and-raised mother) know the true reason for her attraction to this blingy accessory. The Garden State is rich in her bloodline.
The chain was leftover from our closet light hanging project and Clara was immediately entranced by the sounds it made. Which is why she proceeded to run around the kitchen with it.
There was also some marching.
And spinning.
And in case you’re unconvinced of her Jerseyliciousness, may I submit the following video into evidence?
John’s just jealous because her Virginia heritage is much subtler. Although I certainly wouldn’t mind if a sweet little Richmond accent crept in there too…
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Jersey? Yes. But the first thing I thought was she was a much cuter version of Jacob Marley from the Disney version of A Christmas Carol. :) That’d be a great Halloween costume!
Haha- it’s true!
xo,
s
Oh, Jersey. LMAO.
Jersey for the win!
Proud to be a Jersey girl myself.
People in Maryland just don’t know how to drive… but, they claim it’s the other way around though.
Hmmm… I need a tie-breaker. Who are better drivers NJ or MD?
Any votes? Jersey folks do the jug handle thing, which definitely throws other people off!
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s
She would fit in perfectly with Katie and Will Bower’s Halloween costumes!! Clara is adorable and I love videos of her!
Oh John, Jersey isnt so bad. When Clara starts making the snooki poof then I’d be worried.
What does his Richmond accent sound like?
John doesn’t really have one but our niece and nephew who were born and raised here have one (John’s from Northern VA where they have less of an accent). It’s a really cute southern drawl.
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s
Yeah I was raised partly in Northern VA and I notice it a little down here in Richmond a little too. It’s always the cute old lady receptionists I find! Oh and kids too!
having heard John’s voice from videos, I’d say he has a very noticeable Southern-sounding accent! No accent for Sherry though :).
…but this is all coming from a Canadian :)
That’s funny, because I’ve always thought that John has quite a strong southern twang! No accent for Sherry though!
…but this is coming from a Canadian :)
Hahahaha, that video cracks me up! Especially the fist pumping…
She is the sweetest :) Hope to have one with a spunky personality like hers someday! So fun! :)
ps. where did you buy that CUTE beanbag in the cozy nook in the kitchen?
That was from jossandmain.com!
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s
I was going to ask this same exact question! I thought it was the same pouf I pinned from West Elm literally yesterday, but it’s pretty close!
Ooh I love that!
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s
YEAH CLARA!!!! Its really her italian roots showing the most with the love of the big gold chain, I think!!! You should see some of the big gold hoop earrings I have from my teenage years in the 80’s!! OH VAY!! LOL!
Hahaha, amen to that. I have too many pictures with those suckers. And my gold name necklace…
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s
OMG!! I have a gold name necklace too!! I debated selling it since its gold, but just couldn’t do it!!!
i love clara videos! especially ones with fist pumps and raising the roofs.
Oh my goodness, that is just too stinkin’ cute!
Must be said with the correct accent:
“You from Jersey? I’m from Jersey. What exit?”
A greeting for those of us who grew up in the garden state. (Even though I grew up in Northern New Jersey far from any exit number.)
160! :-)
Adorable! In many of the videos I have of my kiddos, my husband can also be heard saying he’s sorry or embarrassed for them. Must be a Dad thing!
Such a cutie. Now she just needs the extensions, pink lipstick, & the nice orange glow!!
Everything is fine so long as this doesn’t happen… ;)
http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loa3rxfXi41qkwdzbo1_500.jpg
or
http://mentalmakeup.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/mini_jersey_shore_kids.jpg
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Transplanted-2-Jersey Girl B-Fab.
Oh my gosh no way! That first picture kills me!
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s
This 100% Jersey Girl LOVES the video!!! So cute and very appropiate as today is “Jersday” after all, yeah buddy cabs are here!!
Hmmm. My dad’s from Jersey. This may explain some previously inexplicable things about me.
You totally should have filmed Sherry as she was showing Clara her moves, haha
Haha- he knows better!
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s
Jersey girl with a soft southern twang? That would be fantastic!
From one Jersey heart to another, xx Kasey M.
I just wanted to tell you that my three year old loves watching videos of Clara. After we finish one she always wants another one. I am sure she thinks Clara is a TV show :D
Do you guys use a rug pad under that rug next to the fireplace?
We actually don’t! But since it’s jute and has that ottoman it sort of stays put for the most part.
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s
Clara is so cute, and I think that she fist bumps like a champ!
On a side note- I’m pretty sure Sue the Napkin was on Rachael Ray this morning!
I thought the exact same thing. I love the Clara videos.
Ohemgee, is that a rocking Vespa in the background?!?! Where on earth did you find that?!
That was a gift from grandma from diapers.com!
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s
She’s so cute!
But what do I spy with my little eye? Do you have a new ottoman for the kitchen?
Andreea :)
Haha- that’s from Joss and Main. It moves all around the house so we’re not sure it’ll stay in the kitchen, but it keeps the rug in place. Haha.
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s
I was noticing the same ottoman! Love it! I have never seen it in any of your posts before and whenever I see an item in the background of one of your posts that you havent posted about, Im kind of hurt and feel left out! Haha, like.. UMMM, why havent they told us about that item?!!
And Clara is just so cute with her fist pumpin’! Soon she’ll be wanting to GTL!
Haha- rest assured it’s probably because it’s not in its final resting place (that thing moves all over and currently clashes with the rug under it, so it’s just for Clara-playing purposes). When we actually make things match or complete things (aka: finding the right spot for something) then we’re usually chomping at the bit to blog about it!
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s
She sure loves her gold bling – raise the roof, yeah buddy!! :)
She’s so cute. And in all these years following you guys, I had never heard your voices. Not really what I expected, but I mean that in a good way! It got me sidetracked from the cuteness, though, ha.
Thats funny because there are SO MANY videos with their voices, like their questionnaire videos! Also John and Sherry, is it weird to think that people wonder “What do John and Sherry sound like in REAL life?!?” haha, funny thought.
Haha, I always think “well my annoying voice has got to be a letdown.” Whenever I hear myself on answering machines and videos I cringe. I totally don’t sound like that in my head!
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s
I totally understand that Sherry haha. I feel the same exact way about my voice.
I know exactly what you mean. I sound completely normal in my head – and then I hear myself on an answering machine and it sounds like a 16 year old…
Too cute!! She looks so grown up in that outfit :)
2nd vote for shot of sherry fist- pumping lesson to clara….LOL
Ahahaha love it! She’s such a cutie.
So funny! I about died when you did the beat for her, $her-dog has talent yo!
Asking an almost 2 yr old, “Can you fist pump?” =hilarious.
Don’t worry the background bass noises that Sherry made, “Unce, Unce, Unce!” didn’t go unnoticed.
When are you guys going to tackle the floor in the kitchen?
Ugh- can’t wait! Soon I hope! Maybe within the next three weeks?
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s
wohoo Jersey ranks number 1 http://moms.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/24/10227088-top-10-states-to-raise-your-child
Wahoo! Go Jerz!
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s
Oh I just love her!
Holla!!! Love it. :)
I read your blog every day, but I never leave a comment. I just had to today: Clara is SO adorable!! I love seeing pics and videos of her. My granddaughter was born April 2, 2010… I think she (Emily) and Clara are about the same age. Love what you’re doing in your kitchen… looks beautiful!
Aw thanks! Clara was May 15th so they’re definitely close!
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s
Your flicker page has her birthday as being May 14th ;-)
Oops! Typo – mine is the 15th (of November) so both of us are guilty of mistyping it. Thanks for catching it!
-John
Too cute! Clara is surely the coolest baby on the block.
So cute! Her hair is really getting long in the back :) Did her bangs get trimmed?
Haha, no that mullet is all natural! Have to trim that as soon as she lets me!
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s
Clara may be Jersey, but she definitely has the charm of a true southern Richmond girl. She’s a little lady with a tomboy edge.
Our 2 year old has recently been channeling his Italian ancestors (he’s 1/8 on daddy’s side) by saying, ‘make-a-da-milk’ or ‘make-a-da-juice’ when he wants something to drink. We recently taught him how to do the Italian hand gesture to go with it where he pinches up his fingers and shakes them in front of his face…demonstrated at the 2:00 mark on this youtube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0n4Vw6twKo&feature=related
Oh man..two-year-olds are so much fun!
Haha, hilarious.
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s
She is too cute(I say that every time don’t I?)
My most favorite part of this video is the fact that y’all just spent days painting the cabinets and tons of money buying new SS appliances and you are still so incredibly supportive of Clara in her exploration and play instead of freaking out about her ruining something.
Best.parents.ever.
John: I’m so embarrassed right now…
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!
Aw, Clara is so darling! She’s always so happy, smiley, and laughing; I love it. I know she’s a normal kid and gets upset and has meltdowns too but I sure love all of the Clara-ness where she’s a happy little gold chain-wearing, fist-pumping, roof-rasing, jumping bean
Love John’s comment, my husbands family is from Jersey…we love them – fist pump and all :)
That fist pumping made my day! Took me back to my high school years in Jersey :)
OMG I died when she started to fist pump! She is so adorable!
sooo cute!!! where is her dress from? lovelovelove it!
Target!
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s
the bigger the bling, the closer to god.
http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/09/jerseylicious-stylist-tracy-dimarcos-10-things-a-jersey-girl-knows-for-sure.html
Hahaha.
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s
Love Clara and Burger!! :)
I seriously do not believe I just saw Clara fist-pumping. I have yet to decide if it’s a good or bad thing, but it was definitely cute!
Yes…this is juuust what I needed tonight! She is such a beautiful mix of you both! I, too, was a baby who loved unique sounds and can see why she was so interested in this chain (Ahem…Jersey roots aside! ;) Clara reminds me so much of a little girl I used to babysit who would have me laughing so much the hinges of my mouth hurt!