The big 31...

I was kind of in denial all last year that I had actually entered my 30s, but yesterday there was no denying it. The one factor that made this depressing milestone just a little more bearable was that it was on a Saturday. It's been a long time since I had a Saturday birthday, and I'm remembering why I like them so much! I told Jason that it ended up the PERFECT day. Why? Three reasons:

1) Family time. This is the fam at the local diner for breakfast. They serve the best bacon I've ever had in my life. No lie.


The boys aren't quite awake yet...





Momma & the big girl

2) Me time. I spent almost 4 hours shopping! My brother-in-law Travis joined me at the last store. He's awesome to shop with... relaxed, fun, but honest when I need him to be.

3) Couple time. Jason and I went to Mahogany's last night, and I almost asked them for a wheelchair to get me back out to our car. I was that full. It was amazing as usual, and I always feel like such a big girl when I get to dress up for date night. :)

Tonight we celebrated with Jason's family at his parents' house and had a wonderful time. It was a really great birthday weekend - family, food, fun - what more could a 31-yr-old ask for?

Jax playing with GiGi and SueSue

Emerson gets cake... heaven help us all... she was so hyped up on the way home, we have vowed to wait another year before she gets another bite. Just kidding. Sort of.

Momma and Jax, the boy with the thunder thighs.

One more thing before I go... my friend Terra has a fun giveaway right now on her site! Enter if you'd like the chance to win free embroidery!

http://www.tickledsewpink.com/2010/01/its-giveaway.html