First day of school!

First Day of school: Pre-K and First grade!!

I am 30...what?!?!?

Here I am; I have made it. I am now a 30 year old woman! 30 years young. Thirty. 30. The magical age I was never "supposed" to see. As of August 14, in the wee hours of the morning, I left my twenties behind me.

I feel so very grateful. Wow. 30. That will take a little getting used to saying. Not that I expected to wake-up Tuesday morning feeling older, looking older, or being any more wiser....just saying.
As I reflect on my past, and think about my future, I realize just how far I have come and how much more of a person I want to be.

I want to slow down and enjoy the small, happy moments in life.

I want to hug more, forgive more, and laugh more.

I want to stand-up for myself more.

I want to give more.

I want to love more.

I want to stop wasting my time on people who don't care, and give more to the people in my life who do.

I want to cherish each and every blessing given to me.

Many of my family and friends celebrated this landmark birthday with me. And for that I am beyond appreciative. The phone rang all day with well wishes and people stopped by. I took in every single moment. Thank you everyone for making my day so special.

PS: For those of you who are praying for my "big" news this Monday....thank you! I will try my best to keep you guys updated!