One Lucky Old Gal

Thanks to some very special people in my life, my birthday weekend was totally fantastic. So fantastic. The best birthday that I’ve had in a long time, honestly.

What would we do without our friends? I have so many that are so special to me . . . and I’m so glad for each of them. It’s funny how I have friends from so many areas of my life . . . high school, college, work, friends I’ve met through Jim, friends I’ve met since becoming a mom . . . all different genres of life, and all great friends to me.

I was lucky enough to see and hear from pretty much ALL of my friends this weekend – which in itself makes for a great three days, even if it wasn’t my birthday. There were friends that came to see me on Friday afternoon for a “playdate birthday extravaganza.” Friends called me all throughout the day on Friday to wish me a happy thirtieth. I had even more friends over on Saturday night for a small dinner at our house. Then, a very awesome and special friend came and surprised me on Sunday evening with a dinner-and-movie-girls-night-out. I feel so lucky to have each and every person who I saw/spoke to this weekend as a part of my life. I wouldn't be ME without THEM.

Now the dust has settled . . . it’s the 14th of January, and I think that the birthday festivities have come to an end. I have no words to describe how awesome all of it was. I was hoping that I could have a great birthday . . . I haven’t made a ‘big deal’ of my day in many many years (despite what those who have known me longest might think!) . . . but this was a big milestone birthday, so I wanted it to be great. And it was.

My very best friend of all was really at the helm of organizing ALL of the birthday merriment. Jim, I can’t thank you enough for all you did. You pulled off one hell of a weekend for me . . . and even at the last minute! Thanks, my love. I have no words to describe my feelings for you, either . . . but I think you know.

Now I forge ahead into my 30th year. It holds at least one major event – the birth of Meg’s sibling and our 2nd child. What else? Keep reading, and I guess you’ll see.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE MY BIRTHDAY SO SPECIAL!!
(Pictures are from the Friday Play Date . . . and one from the "aftermath"!)