Wednesday, August 13, 2008

30 years

I can't believe I'm 30 years old!!! Could life just pause for awhile...and never let me get any older? I can remember when I turned 20...it was our first year of marriage and we had just moved to San Diego to start Law School. That just seems like yesterday! Wow, I don't think I realized how fast 10 years go by. I really hope that I can enjoy my 30's as much as I did my 20's.
I had a wonderful 30th birthday. 3 celebrations and one more tomorrow with some friends. I think I'll be partied out after tomorrow and be ready to stick to a diet again. I was thinking...what if I decide to eat no chocolate or ice cream in my 30's...or exercise 6 times a week. Or never eat another sweet. I really want to think of a realistic goal for my 30th year.

My 1st party was with Jared's side of the family on Sunday. We had a yummy dinner, turtle pie, and they gave me 30 gifts...All individually wrapped! I've never opened so many gifts in my life!!! Ellie lined them up after I opened them all. She was so proud of herself (so I took a picture)!

My 2nd party was with my side of the family on Monday. We had a wonderful dinner, and cookies with ice cream. They had a guessing game all about my favorite things. It was a lot of fun!

My 3rd party was with Jared. He got off work at noon and we went to Oregano's for lunch, and went shopping!!!


I was completely spoiled this birthday. Thanks everyone for making it so great!

23 comments:

Shauna said...

Happy birthday! No chocolate or ice cream for 10 whole years??? That's no fun! Maybe no chocolate or ice cream on Wednesdays for 10 years :) The 30 gifts for 30 years is such a cute idea.

Ty and Jacki Hanks said...

That is so much fun! I hope my 30 is as great as yours was! Happy Birthday!!!

Kayleen said...

AWWW! Happy Birthday Jill! I'm convinced that the 30s are going to be great!

Shelly said...

Happy Birthday, Jill! It looks like you had some great celebrations. I think the 30s will be even better than the 20s. We now don't have an excuse not to get together...we each only have one child at home(at least for 1/2 a day).

cherie said...

Happy Birthday, Jill!!!!
Looks like so much fun!

Jan said...

I think the 30's are awesome (so far) although I was NOT happy about coming into them a couple of years ago. I hope your day was great (it looks like it was) and I hope your presents arrives soon. Sorry i didn't get it off in time, but you can pretty much expect that from me with my track record. I was thinking of you though. Love you tons ...see you in NOV.

Church Fam said...

Happy B-day Jill. I will be right there with you in about a month. Looks like you had a fun b-day

Mary said...

You are loved!!!! How fun! the big 30 doesn't look so bad!!! Your a wonderful friend...Happy Birthday!!!

christy said...

HAPPY 30th...sounds like you had a great time celebrating!! I'm with you, weren't we just hanging out at our houses and speaking our "secret language" like yesterday?!?!? Time does fly...but it keeps getting better!!! Happy birthday!!

Jon and Sarah said...

Happy Birthday! Sounds like you had a wonderful day.

thegehmclan said...

Welcome to the most unique club on earth. Only the coolest people are invited!

Jennifer Payne said...

That sounds like the best 30th birthday ever! You still look like you are in your early 20's - you look so good! When we can bring Sophie out we will come and see you guys. My kids are so anxious to see you guys again. I think you spoiled them!! Love
Jenn

Katie said...

Happy 30th Birthday! Glad you enjoyed it! You deserve it.

Jen & Blake said...

Happy late bday! It sounds like a great day for a great mom:) And I think your previous post title is totally appropriate!

Church Fam said...

just wanted to let you know where Ella is taking dance, it's across form homedepot on Power road and Germann. We also need to get to hang out again my kids still talk about the kids with the dogs. :)

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday!!! Who in your family lives in Maui? Danjee and I are going in a couple of months.

Jen said...

Happy Birthday Jill. I remember that birthday. It looks like you had a good one!!! The girls still ask about going back to Arizona, and then when Micheal came, they talked to him about it. We sure miss you guys!!

Jensen said...

Sorry this is so late but, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Sarah Beau Bera said...

30, flirty, and fun.

Katie said...

Happy late Birthday! Sounds like you had wonderful celebrations!

Kleinmans said...

Happy b-day! I have not been looking forward to the big 3-0, but sounds like it's not so bad.

Amberly said...

Looks like you had a great b-day. You are still a baby!

KatieJ said...

I know I'm so late but happy birthday Jill! I'll be joining you in the 30's before too long... It's the new 20's according to Oprah you know.