sliding into my 30s...

I can't believe it, but I guess it must be true. I'm 30! The big three-zero. It might have been an excellent form of denial or just a really good idea, but Jennifer and I celebrated our big day by playing lawn games, grilling, and slip-n-sliding with friends and family! It was a really good day. If this is what 30 looks like- I think I'll just stay put, thank you.

{dork alert:: I got super excited when I did well in croquet. 30 going on 13?}

{cutie-patooties!}

{Chessi made this amazing homemade cheesecake with gingersnap crust. I could have eaten the entire thing! And how gorgeous is her display?}

{Justin, Katie, and I took out the Hobie kayak. Unfortunately, it was right as the water got choppy! It was quite the work out for Katie and I to pedal the kayak with the two of us; I don't know how Justin did it all by himself with a sail!}

I like that I am continuing to try something new on my birthday. Last year I went on a hot air balloon ride and did the Shreveport-Bossier Film Trail!

 

What would you say is the best thing about your 30s? And if you haven't yet met 30, what are you looking forward to about it?

bugs, babies, and beer!

What could be more perfect than spending a beautiful, relaxing day lake side with crawfish, friends, and little sweet baby faces?! (this is rhetorical, as there is no better way.) The Earnests were so kind to offer their lake house again for boiling crawfish and sipping beers with friends, but I will note that at the end of the day there were more babies on the lawn than beer cans!

{Briefly before a group boat ride, I snuck away from the crowd 

and took a little nap on that hammock... and it was a good day.}

the hands of time...

As little as 2 years ago I wouldn't have imagined that my St. Patrick's Day (really any day) would be spent along side my dearest friends with their respective child or in some cases children! Looking around at Russell's 30th birthday party, where green was the most popular color of the day, I was struck with the realization that most of my friends have produced an offspring! I can't wait to see Easter egg hunts this time next year when these newborns have learned how to use their legs! :) I don't know what kind of time table I live in, but it is very unrealistic and I'm okay with it. I just graduated from high school....riiiight?!

 In other news, does anyone remember Darby O'Gill and the Little People from when they were younger?!? I didn't realize it until now, but the main character is Sean Connery! Nothing like St. Patrick's Day to put you in the mood to watch this Disney classic.

SunDay-FunDay...

The weather has been stellar these last few days! I am loving this sunshine :) and we all know what this weather calls for... Strawberry Abita and crawfish! There's probably nothing better than this combo. Ty and I had some friends over for SunDay-FunDay to play in the sun and enjoy the day off.

Since we don't have any games, toys, or whatever else kids usually play with, Thomas, Jimmy, and M.E. used their imagination with the chiminea, played hop-scotch on stones, and found sticks in the yard! These kiddos know how to pass the time!

Hope everyone is having a great week so far!