Friday night, Brittain enjoyed spending time with some of her Daddy’s friends from high school.

Before leaving for the party, Brittain poses for a picture with her Daddy, showing off her new outfit and shoes. It was her first time wearing shoes!

Aubrey, who was home visiting all the way from Houston, Texas:

Daddy demonstrating that there’s really no wrong way to hold a baby:

Tara and Vito finally got their turn. While Tara fed Brittain, she told of her experience as a groomsman in her daddy’s wedding:

David and Aubrey got some cuddling time in…with Brittain:

And a group picture:

It was yet another fun-filled weekend for Brittain. She attended her first real birthday party. Kyla Rose Gay (daughter of James and Amanda Gay) celebrated her 1st birthday on the 29th with a great party the next day.

Brittain continues her nap once we arrive to make sure she’s very well rested before the partying really gets going:

Kyla Rose gets tired of waiting and decides she wants Brittain to go ahead and wake up:

Brittain gave a smile when she opened her eyes to greet her friend, Kyla Rose:

Brittain and Kyla Rose (and their mommies) take time to catch up:

Amanda gets some baby holding time in:

Everyone poses for a quick picture:

Even though Brittain was very busy partying with her friend, she couldn’t help but take some time out to spend with her Daddy:

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: