Happy Birthday to ME!!!

So.....usually it's Bella that's hitting a bunch of fun milestones, but 2 weeks ago...I hit one of my own. I'm now 30 years old. Holy smokes. That still seems very weird to me. And quite honestly, I've had a bit of a hard time accepting that I am not 2-3 years removed from high school...but 12 years.

When asked what I wanted for my birthday this year, I really had no clue. I found myself pouting...assuming I'd now have to start asking for anti-aging eye creams/lotions and gels, sensible (however unfashionable) shoes and granny panties. I honestly thought "Now that I'm 30, does this mean I can't shop at Forever 21 anymore? Do I have to start shopping at places like Ann Taylor and Talbots? Their clothes don't fit my unique body shape and I can't afford those places anyways!"  And then I really panicked...."OH NO. If I do continue to shop at Forever 21, will I be that older woman we all snicker about, who is not dressing her age?!" GAH!!!! But I was reminded that age is really just a number and 30 is the new 20 and you're only as old as you feel. And so on.

To celebrate this monumental occasion, we had a few of my closest friends over. To honor the year I was born, (1981) we all dressed up in the most radical 80's gear and got our party on.And we had a wicked-awesome time.

I love love love my friends. Both the guys and the gals. But to all my ladies....each of you holds a special place in my 30-year old heart. You each bring so much joy, love and depth to my life. I am forever humbled by the goodness of God in allowing me to have such incredible friendships. Thanks for making this night fun.

Delicious cupcakes provided by Allison

My gals decorated the house. So sweet.

UH OH. Mike brought Twister! Watch out now...

SMOKIN'!!

The 80's Ladies

Thanks Krissy for my "Granny Panties" They are so sexy.

WII DANCE-A-THON



After enough "adult-beverages" even Rick got into it!



OH YES. So good.

Excuse the next few photos. My friends and I have a thing for chocolate teeth. Try it sometime. I promise...you may wet your pants. It's that funny.

I've clearly got my game face on. WINNING!!

Allison wanted in on the granny-panty action!

OH BOY. Twister is out!