Thirty!

Well, I'm officially thirty. And although I am still slowly on my way to being a hunchback; it indeed did not happen overnight. I had a great birthday! That morning Grace greeted me enthusiastically, "Happy Birthday mom! You look so much bigger! You should go to the doctor and get weighed." I took it as a compliment. A very dear friend watched both of the kids, while Luke and I enjoyed a lovely dinner. Luke watched a chick flick with me and did not add sarcastic commentary. And the next evening some girlfriends took me out for dinner and drinks! A very fun girls' night out! So it has been more like a birthday week!

I always thought I would feel so old when I turned thirty. It is a little weird that I will never again be in my twenties. It went so fast! But I feel great! (minus the extra ten pounds I'm carrying around) If someone would have told me that at thirty I would have so many loving family and friends, two healthy children I adore, and a husband whom I not only love but like immensely, I would have been looking forward to this day!

What a weekend! What a husband!

My amazing husband surprised me with an incredible birthday get-a-way. Of course, he gave me some notice so I could adequately plan. He arranged for Heather (my best friend since second grade) and I to have five plus hours of luxury at the Woodhouse Day Spa, dinner at the Chalkboard, and a night at the Ambassador Hotel.

The spa was luxurious and relaxing. In fact, during my volcanic stone massage I wondered if I would experience this in Heaven- the only thing missing: a tinge of guilt for indulging and the mid massage potty break.

I had a leisurely, fancy, delicious dinner and left the table without any baby food on any part of my body.

Now for the grand finale....... SLEEP! I love sleep. I miss sleep. I figured out that I still know how to sleep in longer than two hour increments. I thought I would sleep in like crazy, ten or something, but around 7:45 I could sleep no longer. It was as if I had been asleep for days. I was so refreshed!

The weekend was topped off with a police officer kindly issuing me a warning instead of a $200 dollar ticket. (What can I say, I missed my family!)

What made this gift so special, was the thought that went into it. Luke knew that I would worry less if he were taking care of the kids. Not that I don't trust people with my kids, but I would feel terrible making someone get up every two hours. Although I am so appreciative and touched, it doesn't surprise me. He's just that kind of husband; considerate and selfless, and not just on my birthday!

Thank you Luke! It was even better than I anticipated!

Wade's first trip to the zoo

Well, technically it's his third, but the first one where he stayed awake for more than ten minutes. He loved the zoo, but more for the people rather than the animals. However, he loved the goats! In the petting zoo, he kicked and leaned his body, guiding me to the goat. Someone commented that he wanted to pet or ride the goat, but I knew the truth; he wanted to eat the goat. It's gross, but I know his "eating face." We had a fun day! Please excuse my sunglasses, as I could not find my somewhat normal pair.