The BIG 3----0!!!!

Yesterday was my big day.....yes, I turned thirty. Don't you remember as a kid thinking how you'd never ever be THAT old? I do, in fact I can remember thinking that not so long ago. Another decade under my belt! I know some dread their thirties; the inevitable wrinkles, a sluggish metabolism but honestly I am so ready for this next phase of life! Aaron made my day unforgettable. He left work early, made arrangements for a babysitter, and called our friends and we went to a session at the Salt Lake Temple. It was incredible. I have been dying to get there---We were married in this temple but I have never been able to do a full session there. Words can't even describe how awesome it was to be there with him and reflect on the last nine years we've been together. Without a doubt he is the love of my life, and I know together at our best, we are an unstoppable team. Then to add Steve and Jodi to the picture, was the cherry on top. They are friends that I love and look up to. Not to mention that we get some of our best laughs with them.

The weather was incredible and I had to try and capture the beauty of this temple. Plus I needed to try out my birthday present--my new powershot. I love it!!


After the temple we ate at a yummy Brazilian restaurant.....So Delish! And we headed home. Aaron had arranged a little party to be waiting for me and I got to make my birthday wish.....

My day couldn't have been any better...........

Because thirty is kind of a milestone, I definitely recommend celebrating two full days, which is just what I did. So today, the 19th, my Mom and sister came to spend the day with me to have our traditional birthday lunch.
We ate at the Cheescake Factory. So yummy. We had the pumpkin cheescake for dessert and it was beyond yum. I loved it! I am so grateful for the relationship that I have with these two. Since my sister, Kristen died, our relationship has only gotten stronger. I love them both so much. Our conversations are always so uplifting. My Mom is the greatest example of never saying anything that would hurt some one's feelings. I am always inspired to be better when I am with them. They have always supported me and shown me unconditional love. I'm sure they tire of my endless hugs, (I'm not quite sure why I got the affectionate gene!) but I just love them to pieces. Far and away the best two days ever!

Bring on the next ten years!!