Happy 30th Birthday Rebecca!!! Thank you for joining me :)

My Birthday Party, Saturday January 26th!

Where do I begin? Now that I am by myself, I have had some time to absorb this whole weekend! I want to say first thanks to all of you for making it out in this cold cold weather, some 4 hours plus. Although I was heading towards three sheets to the wind, I did stop for a minute and look around and I think "how wonderful to be surrounded by all of you". Turning 30 will be very memorable in many different ways and thank you so much for being there to share it with me. I am sure by now most of you have heard the best news as I call it of 2008 that my Ryan has accepted a job in Chicago. It was the best birthday surprise! I am still in shock. It will be kind a whirl wind for him for the next several months as he has to sell his house, move here and start a new job (same company) that he said will be more challenging. I will be there every step of the way and I am very very happy. A special thanks to Ry guy for planning this event with Becky and coming up the photo album idea. It was a really special night for me. Becky....thanks for all the items from the past...garbage pail kids, etc....how fun and awesome. Rebec: thanks for your awesome surprise. I could not imagine not having you there. Happy early 30 to you!!!

Today

Well, I opened my eyes, and took a deep breathe...."It's here, I'm thirty." There is no escaping it. So, far it does not feel all that bad. But, I am yet to start the day. We all know how fricken cold it is outside. No benefit to having winter birthdays. But, anyway. I plan to spend the day stress free and no working!!! I will get a massage and maybe even workout! Plus there is the marathon movie tonight that I have so been looking forward to. A lot of you have been asking for me and Rebec and Kel to do a blog. I thought, hmmm, what better way than to start on my 30th birthday or 10,958th day of my life. I probably won't have too many entries but I will try to keep it interesting and add something weekly to every other week. I do love love reading all of yours and it helps me to keep up with your daily lives. Thanks to a couple people :) ..... I will be seeing most of you on Saturday. I am really looking forward to it. A day like today definately makes you reflect on the past and present and whats ahead. I am so lucky to have such wonderful friends in my life, a family that loves me and my quirks and an angel above that watches over me. Oh and not to mention my tall drink of water...still wondering how I got so lucky! : )Anyway, I will post pictures from the weekend coming up and I can't wait to see you all!! Now, let's get 30 on!!!! (and over with)