Thanks to the most amazing friends and family, turning 30 was SPECTACULAR!!! Craig and Amma somehow managed to surprise me with a party at Patty’s, and I had absolutely NO clue. It was on Amma’s birthday...I made the reservation for 8...I wore an outfit that was “old”...and I’m the planner! How they pulled it off without me knowing is beyond me....I cried when I saw everyone and I’m pretty sure all I said was, “oh my gosh!” over and over! Charley cried too, but only because she doesn’t love loud crowds, especially when she didn’t know what was going on.
And if the party wasn’t enough, my super, sweet husband surprised/shocked me with a Louis Vuitton dream bag that I’ve had my eye on forever. He had been secretly saving for months...which makes it even more special!
As I walked around the room, I was completely overwhelmed with all of the faces that I saw from Kentucky and Tennessee. I am still in shock just thinking about it.
Saying I had a great time would be an understatement. I loved every minute of everything. Even though I opened my presents at the party, I re-read every single card when we got back to Amma and Granddad’s house. I laughed and cried while reading them. I could not have had a more perfect celebration given by the most amazing people. I feel so loved and am beyond thankful, and I can’t thank Amma enough for sharing her actual birthday to have my party.
I guess now would be the best time to update my 30 Before 30 list that so many things revolved around over the past 18 months. I did not complete it, but it was so much fun to work towards all the goals I set for myself. I only hope Charley and Carter are goal oriented and make life fun...even when they get old!!!
I did read the Bible cover to cover....as many Bible classes as I’ve been in, I was fascinated reading it in chronological order.
I did pay off my student loans....and cried.
Amma and I started Priss and Grits.
I read 30 books.
I went on a family vacation to Disney, a girl’s trip to Florida and a getaway with Craig and the Artley’s and while on that trip I hit my goal of going to 30 states.
I did lots of decorating and organizing at our new house...a job that will never be done.
I got zumba certified.
I wore red lipstick for a week...Amma hated it...I actually liked it!
We are adding to our family at the end of this month....I cannot wait to meet Baby Carter!
I went to the Farmer’s Market...but why buy something when Granddaddy Charlie has the best garden around...I’ve cooked with his produce!
I played 18 holes of real golf with Craig and actually enjoyed myself. I scored a 148, which is terrible!
I didn’t kill a deer...I killed 2! (3 shots, 1 black eye, 1 doe and 1 buck...I call that a success)
I sort of changed a tire...pregnancy got in the way, but I am confident that I can if need be.
I experienced Nashville by trying out the Loveless Cafe and a Pred’s game.
Craig bought me something fabulous...Louis Vuitton bag.
The things that I still want to do are sing karaoke, finish giving my 30 random acts of kindness (which I’ve loved doing), go to Vegas, make biscuits from scratch, and hit personal career goal in one year. I cannot wait to see what God has in store for me and my family in my next 30 years...hopefully no more black eyes! Woohoo for being 30!!!!!
