The Big 3-0

I'm turning 30 next weekend. Chris surprised me with a night out at my favorite restaurant, Del Friscos, with my whole family! He told me on Wed that our friends had invited us to dinner there, and he made an executive decision that we'd go and called the babysitter. Once I started thinking about it I became a little suspicious knowing that my birthday was coming up soon but the story was entirely possible so I wasn't sure. I kinda put out questions here and there to the family and to him, but nobody slipped up. I was planning on seeing Scott and Emily when I walked in, as soon as we turned to go to the table I saw my parents, Amanda, Brad, Jamie and Rachel. I was actually surprised since I had convinced myself that it wasn't anything for my birthday. It was so nice to have a dinner out with everyone. Its been a long time since the whole family's gone out to eat together now that we have the girls its easier to just eat in. We had a great time. My parents gave me airline and accommodations to go to Hawaii whenever we want! The only catch is that they get to keep the girls while we're gone. Sold!!!! They also gave me a bracelet with charms, and everyone else gave me charms for it so it has a great start.

Chris, being so sweet gave me a letter saying that it was the first day of my birthday week (he always insists that the weeks surrounding his birthday all count as his birthday) so I get a little surprise everyday. Today it was a massage. Now I see why E was so excited about the Christmas Elf, I can't wait to see what is next.

I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful husband, happy healthy girls, and a fabulous family. I feel like I have such a charmed life. I really do count my blessings a lot, I don't know what I've done to deserve all the wonderful in my life...Here's to the next 30 years :-)