The kids first trip to one of my favorite restaurants, Cinzetti's, an all-you-can-eat Italian buffett where kids eat free on Tuesday nights - the same night as my birthday, happy day. After his third trip to the dessert bar Trenton says, "I sure love your birthday, Mom."
Our first get away with my best friend that we've hired a babysitter for (thank you to Mom & Dad and JeVonne & Paul for the previous two get-aways). We went white water rafting and spent a night in Winter Park. Heaven.
It was also filled with my other two favorite firsts - my first surprise party with some dear friends and my first trip to IKEA armed with b-day gifts from generous friends and family. I had way too much fun at IKEA. 1 year and counting until we get one in Denver :).But my very favorite first - it was the first birthday I wasn't pregnant or nursing in 6 years. I felt like me again. That's a nice feeling.
I loved turning 30 - my 20s were filled with big life-determining decisons (why do we have to make those so young anyway?), college, a tragedy, three pregnancies, and a few bumps in the road...all of which were educational, refining, and some rewarding, but none of which I care to repeat. I love where I'm at and my blessings are inumerable. I am blessed with an incredible husband, healthy, loving children, a beautiful home, a secure job, and especially a supportive family & dear friends. I've had many warnings about turning 30, but I think I'm going to like it :).
3 comments:
Happy Birthday! It's good to hear from you! We need to catch up some time. I don't have your phone number...
Hello! Glad to have you back on board the blog circle. I will look forward to further summer details you express so well even though I have been in on quite a few of them.
Love, Grandma
Happy Belated Birthday!
Winter Park looks like so much fun. That rafting picture is awesome.
I'm still laughing at your IKEA story about the table on your car.
I've been thinking about you. Good luck with Kindergarten starting!
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