Usually that title would entail a cute story about one of my kids, but this time I am noticing how grown-up I am.  The main thing I think is different about being 30 years old is that I truly feel like an adult.  Maybe people will take me more seriously, which is something I never feel like I get since I am 5 feet tall and got married at 19.  Now I can proudly say, I am THIRTY.  I am starting to love the number...

That being said, my actual birthday was a little depressing.  I guess I sort of felt like fireworks should have gone off or I could have been given a balloon bouquet or something.  A few people called or texted, and two sweet friends brought over some flowers.  I of course felt the Facebook Love.  Josh stayed home to work - and I actually told him next year to take the whole day off or go to work.  It is hard to keep 3 kids quiet when he gets on the phone.  I think I cried like 3 times just being stressed out and feeling like a loser.  Crying actually made me feel more pathetic too since I was now a grown-up but acting like a 2 year old.  I even got mad at Josh for being so busy with work.  So, Josh went to Dublin and picked up my favorite Thai food.  My Mom, Dad, brothers, sister and her hubby came over and brought me a new rug, Pride and Prejudice and some sexy heels!  I was feeling much better then.  That night I fell asleep pooped from all of the laughter. We had a good time.

Josh had a date night planned and babysitter booked for the following night.  It was just going to be the two of us.  We showed up at the restaurant and went to our table only to find a table full of friends that had known about my birthday dinner for weeks!  Josh was so sly, I had no idea.  It was one of the best group dates I have ever been on!

To make things even better, when I woke up the next morning Josh told me I had to get up and get ready.  When I asked why he said, "You are going on a shopping spree" and handed me an envelope full of money.  It was another fun surprise, and I spent every cent.  I still feel guilty thinking about it, but it was definitely a guilty pleasure. :)  Thanks babe for a great birthday and for taking the mean stares and crying fits without spoiling the surprise!  I love you.

Here's to being 30 and grown up!

About an hour and half until the big 3-0 for me.

I am really excited to be in my thirties, but sad to say bye bye to my twenties. :(
It has been a good decade for me...a wild ride I must say.  Josh was there through my entire twenties, and Kadie was there for 9 years of it.  Weird!  College, working, starting a family, supporting a career...I never thought I would have all of that going on for my entire twenties...maybe the thirties will provide me with a little bit of a slower pace.

Ya, probably not...

Cheers to being thirty flirty and thriving!!!

XOXO

Kadie just turned 9 years old last Sunday.  I can't believe it has been  almost a decade since she was born!

She hardly asked for anything this year, but did mention a few things she might like.  We decided it would be a great idea to get her a camera.  Turns out it was a FANTASTIC idea.  She had learned how to take pictures, and turn them into a slide show with music and everything in the first 30 minutes.

My favorite things about Kadie the 9 year old:

She loves to read and alternates between 4-5 books at the same time.

She LOVES to sing and play the piano.  She has been taking piano for about 7 months now and it is totally her "thing".  I can tell music will be a big part of her life.

Kadie wants to babysit already.  I left her in charge while I took dinner over to our neighbor who was moving and she planned crafts and a movie for the 15 minutes I was gone.

She has started drawing from memory and/or life.  Her imagination is amazing.

She wants to be a mother, a teacher, a photography, a painter, a "craft-er", and anything else that requires her to use her creativity.  The apple really doesn't fall far from the tree.

I am so blessed to have her in my life.  She is always watching out for me, and I know we will be great friends when she grows up. :)

Love you Kadie!  Happy Birthday!