This past Friday, September 22nd was my 30th birthday. As I sit here tonight, I think back over the last 30 years and everything I’ve accomplished. To be quite honest, for the past few years I have kind of dreaded this birthday. I thought 30 sounded so old! But, now that it’s here I don’t feel like that at all! In fact, I guess I’ve kind of welcomed it because I’m happier now than I’ve have been. I enjoy my job, I have an amazingly supportive family, great friends, and a wonderful church, and now Dan and I have been blessed with the most precious gift we could have ever imagined. There’s so much I’m proud of that I’ve done in my life, but I realize now that the true meaning of life has just begun.
Here are some pictures from the weekend. It was also Mimi’s (my mom) birthday as well. It was great having the family all together celebrating.
Brittain enjoyed a spend-the-night party with Mimi and Great Aunt Susan so Mommy and Daddy could have a night out:
Everyone enjoyed a great dinner at Carrabbas to celebrate the birthdays (Pappy’s treat!). It was Brittain’s first restaurant experience. We were fortunate to have so many people around who didn’t mind helping out.
Here, while drinking her bottle, Brittain decides what she will eat from the Carrabbas menu:
Kristen, Aunt Susan and Mimi smile for the camera as we wait to be seated:
Brittain is worn out after helping with the baking of the chocolate pound cake:
The end to an exciting weekend:
