The Big 3-0!!!

Happy Birthday, Babe!!!!

Dave has finally started the exciting, yet ambiguous journey called "the 30's."

Some of you may dread a "mile-stone birthday," but Dave and I find ourselves thinking, "FINALLY!"...even though I'm not quite there yet.

As great as the 20's are, they hold A TON of pressure! The 20's is a time of uncertainty, a time you must make life-forming decisions. It is a time when you should start acting as an adult (something COMPLETELY foreign to most). Many get married in their 20's, start a family and a career in their 20's. The decisions made and actions taken in the 20's, in my opinion, impact the rest of one's entire life more than any other era. Like I said, PRESSURE! Maybe those who dread turning 30 didn't do much with their 20's. Maybe not.

Being Dave's 30th and all, I'd like to commend him for a decade's job well done!! He accomplished so much in his 20's. Dave returned honorably from a Japanese mission; married (an AMAZING woman, I might add... hee hee); had 2 adorable and healthy children; graduated from college; followed his dream by applying to, being accepted to and starting medical school (he's mere months away from graduating); bought his first home and most importantly, EXCELLED in every aspect. Mediocre was taken out of Dave's vocab for good in his 20's. Sure, there are things he would take back or do over if he had the chance, but I guess that's all part of the adventure.

I know I've expressed it here before, but I am so proud of Dave for his accomplishments. He is an amazing example to me of hard work, perseverance, dedication, loyalty and balance.

Dave, I love you! I am truly the LUCKIEST woman to be married to you.

Here is to an even more FABULOUS 30's!!!

Last night I had a SURPRISE party for the birthday boy. And boy was he ever surprised... I was surprised by that. I thought for sure I had given it away somehow (good thing he was so pre-occupied with school stuff to notice any hints). Let's just say there was Lot's of good friends (thanks to all who came), food and fun!!!

Birthday hug (w/ Addi in the background wondering what's going on) AND Dave blowing out his 30 candles!

More pics of the cupcake-cake cause it was AWESOME!!!! Thanks to my talented and amazing momma for making this masterpiece.

Party games involved Rock Band, Pin-Pong and Strip Poker.

Westvale Elementary graduates. This picture is classic because on the left is Ben, Dave's BFF since 3rd grade. On the right is Dana, Dave's 3rd grade girlfriend. All still great friends. Go Ghetto Westvale!

And a little more Rock Band. Dave, YOU ROCK!! Happy 30th!!