Well, it's finally official. I'm 30. As I type this, my stomache drops and tears spring to my eyes. Ok, it's not that bad, I don't feel really very different. The birthday I have been dreading since I turned 26 (which made me officially closer to 30 than 20) has come and I have survived. I'm sure it is because I had such a great birthday weekend, which I will share with you in pictures and commentary.Although my birthday wasn't officially until Saturday, the celebration started on Thursday evening when Dan brought home a German Chocolate Cake from the store. I love German Chocolate and it was a truly selfless gesture from him because Dan doens't really care for chocolate. He presented me with a wrapped bag containing a beautiful wooden salad bowl and serving utensils, which I had commented in passing that I thought would be nice. The bowl also contained a couple of gift cards, 3 Frappuccinos and a French press for making coffee, and a Newsboys DVD and 2 videos of their concerts. Does this man know me, or what!?!?!?
We finished the evening carving pumpkins, which excited Elijah immensly and which bored Allison quickly.
Friday evening we went on a date - out to dinner at Panera Bread (I love that place!) shopping for some new clothes and then ended the evening with raspberry custard.
Saturday evening we went to our friend's house for dinner and took the kids trick or treating afterward. Elijah is quite competent in asking for candy and Allison was just along for the ride, enjoying walking down the sidewalk on her own and loving the pumpkin outfit she wore. At one house, however, she got an individual sized bag of crackers, and she finished out the evening proudly showing off her treat and screaming in delight. As any mom will say, seeing my kids have so much fun made my birthday even more wonderful!
Sunday morning as we drove to church we saw 2 beautiful hot air balloons floating over the fields that surround our church. One passed right over the roof and the other landed in the grassy area between our church and our parking lot! It was a blast to stand around and watch the balloon deflate and the kids loved it. I only wish that I had my camera to capture the moment!
Sunday night we had a great time with our small group and I came home that evening thanking God for good friends and the blessing of another year of life.
8 comments:
Happy 30th, Donette! Welcome to the "29 forever!" club! I'm glad you had such a great birthday. I guess Dan does know you pretty good! What awesome gifts for you!
Sounds like a great birthday! And, really, being 30 isn't all that bad! I've been 30 for almost 2 months now!:-)
Happy Birthday Donette! Sounds like you had a wonderful time! Tell Dan he did a terrific job with the gifts. Glad you joined the 30 club!
I loved the trick or treat pictures! The costumes were great!
HAPPY BIRHTDAY DONETTE! Sounds like you had a great day! Did you get any candy trick or treating? You should have worn a birthday crown or something! :)
UHHHMMMMM, Can't believe my "Favorite Sophmore" is the big 3-0! It's all down hill from here, girlfriend! LOL!
Glad you had a happy birthday! It definitely helps to have great family and friends to take the "edge" off a milestone birthday. 30 is young!
You, Me, Teddy Roosevelt and Simon Le Bon
Nett -- can Dan give Josh some tips on how I'D like my 30th celebrated?? It's my next one. . . :(
You are a lovely young hot mama!
~Gret
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