30 years!

Today I am celebrating my 30th Birthday…30! It isn’t that I am no longer in my twenties that bothers me, it is that life is moving at too rapid of a pace. I loved growing up, my time in high school, college, newly wed years, and having babies. But, my babies are growing up too fast. This year I want to breathe, relax, and take in every moment.

Here are the 30 things I want to enjoy in my thirtieth year:

1. Jason- quality time together and watching him play and wrestle with the kids
2. Austin- his sweet words and actions
3. Maggie- her fun laugh
4. Matthew- his excitement and curiosity
5. Parents- time together as a big family
6. Brother- him living in Lexington!
7. Grandparents- everyday is a gift.
8. In-laws- the fun we have at their home with the family
9. Sister-in-laws- talking and laughing, sharing time together
10. Close friends- accountability and love
11. Kindergarten- well, not sure I’m going to enjoy the first day, but I want to enjoy talking with them about school everyday.
12. Home- my new basement!
13. Winter- snow days!
14. Spring- Spain
15. Summer- time off with my kids, the beach, and fishing at Granny’s.
16. Fall- orchards and Gatlinburg
17. Music- Steven Curtis Chapman. Maybe even a concert…
18. Coffee- my new Keurig…yum!
19. My bed- getting in at night and laying with the kids in the morning.
20. God’s word- enjoy deepening my knowledge and growing the faith of my children
21. Sunday pizza- our new tradition fits perfectly between church and naptime.
22. Books- I never get to read, but I sure enjoy it when I do… Twilight series?
23. Movies- romantic comedies or kid movies with popcorn and cheddar sprinkles.
24. Date nights- my favorite nights!
25. Sweatpants and soup- enough said!
26. The beach- sun, sand, relaxation, and restaurants.
27. Great Wolf Lodge- so much fun!
28. Minivans- Oh yes, I want to become a minivan mom this year. Thirty is the perfect time.
29. My job- it’s easier to enjoy when I’m doing my best... planning with Jessica too.
30. Scrapbooks- time to start back!