Carla, the matriarch of both her own family of two girls and the 17 players from her husband's team, and me at their farewell dinner Sunday night. She is emphatic about being able to have me stay at her home in Sao Paulo and was so gracious in thanking me for having her family stay at my home. She gave me a very special embroidered towel made by her grandmother and some really cool shirts for the kids. It was really a pleasure to be able to have them stay with us.
I may only speak English and she only speaks Portuguese, but the language of making someone feel welcome and appreciated requires no words.
You have such a beautiful smile Jenn, and it's obvious that Carla appreciated your hospitality.
Carla seems to be so welcoming also. Wouldn't it be lovely to visit her?
Posted by: Catherine | July 27, 2011 at 09:43 AM
Nice comes across in any language. I'm liking the side bangs Jenn! You look good!
Posted by: Jenrantsraves | July 27, 2011 at 11:15 AM
And bonus? TRIP TO SAO PAULO! I've never been to South America, but I'd love to go one day. Patagonia or bust!!
Posted by: Suzy | July 27, 2011 at 11:48 AM
I love that last line.....SO wonderful!!!!!!
Posted by: Busy Bee Suz | July 27, 2011 at 01:40 PM
aweeeeeeeeeesome :)
Posted by: gary rith | July 27, 2011 at 06:53 PM
I'm sure they really appreciated your hospitality! Great photo!
Posted by: Tammy | July 27, 2011 at 08:42 PM
You really, really should take her up on that invitation!
Posted by: Manic Mommy | July 28, 2011 at 08:58 AM
Absolutely! Sometimes a friendly smile gets the point across perfectly.
P.S. I hope you get to go to Brazil!
Posted by: lanes | July 28, 2011 at 09:56 PM
I hope you will take her up on her offer one day.
p.s. I like this hairstyle on you, Jenn.
Posted by: phd in yogurtry | July 28, 2011 at 11:54 PM
Too true!
Posted by: mrs. g. | July 29, 2011 at 01:56 AM
How cool--to have connected over so much with such little language!
Posted by: green girl in wisconsin | July 29, 2011 at 06:09 PM
Gorgeous! Next photo of you two: Sao Paulo.
Posted by: Jocelyn | July 31, 2011 at 02:34 AM