30

I am officially a part of the 30's club. :) I had my birthday last Thursday (Jan. 8th). I have to say it was one of the best birthdays I have ever had! (Way better then last year...post on that later.) Despite the fact that Bill was in Atlanta for work most of the week, it really was a great day. I think most of it had to do with my attitude and God's grace. :)

The kids decided to throw me a "surprise" party. I got out balloons and cupcakes and Anna did the rest. I let them each blow out a candle. There wasn't room for 30 candles so we decided that 3 would be a good representative...one for each decade. :) Instead of gifts, Anna and Ryan drew pictures of what they would give me if they could. I love that!

We played birthday games. Anna made her own version of pin the tail on the donkey.

Bill surprised me by having roses sent to the house. Needless to say I was so touched. What a sweet and romantic thing to do.

Aren't they beautiful?!

I ended to evening by driving to the airport to pick up Bill from his trip. That was so fun. A friend came over and stayed with the kids who were sleeping (it was an 11:00 p.m. flight). I waited anxiously for Bill to walk down the long hallway to me. I felt like I had gone back in time to when we were first dating (long distance) and we would fly to see each other. I had butterflies in my stomach. It was so so great to see one another again...what a perfect gift! What a perfect ending to my day.

A few people have asked how I feel being 30. I don't feel any different. :) In fact I think it was about time that I finally entered a new decade. :) I feel very blessed. I mean, I have a God who is on my side, I have 4 beautiful children, a husband who loves me and that I am madly in love with. Things aren't perfect, but I wouldn't want them to be. This has been an incredible journey so far and I know there is an exciting future ahead (more on that later). I look forward to the next 30!