That’s right….I’ve officially joined the “not in my 20s anymore” group. It’s never really bothered me to think about getting older. I honestly like myself better with each passing year. I feel like the older I get, the more comfortable I am in my own skin, the less I care about what other people think, and the more I learn about what’s really important in life. I have grown so much spiritually and intellectually in the past few years, and I finally love where I am instead of always thinking about what could be better. I have stopped thinking about the future all the time, and have started living in the moment more. I know my two beautiful children have probably helped with that more than anything, and I am in a place where I now believe I am only limited by what I believe is possible. Sure, it’s a little weird saying “I’m 30″, but I am so blessed to be where I am. Here’s to the next 30…..and I hope you will still be reading about our fascinating life when I’m 60. Ok…..seriously….let’s just not go there right now.
Check out the fab card Jay made me.
Here’s the inside.
The amazing flowers he brought me. In the 11 years we’ve been together, this is truthfully the most beautiful flower arrangement I’ve ever received (and my sweet hubby brings me lots of flowers). This picture really does not do them justice. FYI…these were done by The Village Flower Company in Prairie Village for any of you brides who might still be searching for a florist.

My new toy. Since I am now working out regularly, I decided I finally needed to become cool and get an iPod. I just never really cared about having one, but having the right tunes to keep me energized when I’m on the treadmill (and the fact that there is now this super cool pink one) was reason enough to convince me.
~Allison