The big 3-0

This weekend I turned 30, and I do have to say that I'm one lucky girl. My birthday weekend kicked off with closing on our old house. It was such a great feeling, but I admit that I got emotional as Patrick and I had lunch their one last time on Thursday. Trotwood held many memories from working on our first project together, our engagement, our first fight (over an Ikea desk), and lots of laughter. It was a perfect close to one chapter of our life to begin my birthday weekend on Thursday. Thursday also held my first surprise. Patrick's sister Kimmi from Phoenix was at our house having a drink with Patrick when I got home from a meeting Thursday night. I was so surprised to see her, and I couldn't believe that we got her (without the kiddos) all weekend. This was sure to be a repeat of champagne and cakeballs in Phoenix this time last year. Because there wasn't much going on Friday, we were able to show Kimmi our new neighborhood and hike with the dogs. We grabbed the flowers for the party, and Kimmi and I went to work on the centerpieces for Saturday night's party. Friday finished up with a cook out at the house, and a nice relaxing evening where Kimmi, Patrick, and I were given advice by all the family. Saturday was a day full of surprises. We woke up and made scones, and started to get ready to head to the spa. The doorbell rang, and I looked up and couldn't believe it. Breck and Derek had driven in from Dallas. (this is after Breck telling a little fib to my face that they weren't going to be able to make it) Breck, I forgive you :-) Then Jenny and Luc showed up just in time for the girls to head to the spa. It was just like our wedding weekend all over again, but without the stress. What a perfect way to spend the afternoon! After our mani/pedi and massages, we headed to the Iguana Grill for the big birthday party. All of my close friends and family were there. I just couldn't get over how blessed I was to have everyone there helping to celebrate my 30th. When we got to Iguana Grill, I started to get a little concerned to find that Patrick and Grant definitely had something up their sleeve. Sure enough, Grant starts to clap to calm the crowd, and the two of them had put together a video of the last 30years. It was incredible how much work they had done, while I had been traveling... Unfortunately it's too big to post here, but will figure out a way to post it soon. I am truly one lucky girl! Sunday we had 5 of the 7 nieces and nephews over to our house, and we decided to take them down to the neighborhood park. Patrick and I decided to join in on the fun and swing with the girls. The only problem was I decided to show the girls how to do a proper dismount from the swings, and bit it in the pebbles. Needless to say I can say today I'm feeling my age... Thank you to all who participated in the weekend festivities! I cannot express how thankful I am to have each one of you in my life!