Yes, today marks a pretty big milestone in my little ‘ole life… My 30th birthday. Wow! How did that happen?
In some ways I have been dreading this day, you know… just feeling old and sad to be out of my twenties. But as I have gotten closer and closer to this point, I am feeling more and more ready to embrace this new decade and all that life has to offer. I have heard that “30 is the new 20” so I am going with that!
It is kind of sad to see my 20s go… In many ways, they defined me as a person and truly made me who I am today. I graduated from college and graduate school, I worked professionally as an accountant and through my own business, I got married, we became homeowners and moved away from the only hometown that we had ever known. Oh and I had 4 children… it has kind of been a busy decade. On top of that, I feel like I truly accepted Jesus into my heart and I have grown so much in my relationship with Him. When I look back and think on who I was at 20 and who I am today, I just feel like I have learned so many life lessons and I am so very thankful for where I am right now.
Life is good.
I have an amazing, wonderful husband. He knows me inside and out. It really is kind of scary sometimes! I know that he loves and supports me no matter what. We have been dating each other since we were both 16 and it is so crazy to think that we have almost been together more years than we have been without each other. I love where we are today… just the best of friends and enjoying this crazy, blessed life that we live together.
I also have 4 perfect little babies. They truly are the reason why I get up in the (early) morning and I absolutely cannot imagine my life without them. The 4 of them have taught me what selflessness means and truly what is important in this life. I would not trade my role as Mommy for anything.
I know this might sound corny but I truly feel like one very lucky gal today. I get to spend it with some of the people who I love the most and that makes it so very special to me.
So I guess turning 30… well it ain’t gonna be that bad and I plan on making this my best decade yet. 
11 comments:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! It does sound like you had a very blessed 20's. Praying your 30's are even more blessed! :)
Happy Birthday Jamie! You are such an amazing, beautiful,kind and inspiring women. You were always such a sweet friend to me growing up. I don't think I ever thanked you for that. I hope you have a wonderful birthday!
Happy 30th Birthday, Jamie!!
Happy Birthday! What a great post. I will be making the same one in just a few months and have been thinking about it already. You wrote it so well. Hope you have a wonderful day!
I agree with Michelle! You had a very blessed awesome 20 year season! Now for an awesome ten more!! Hope I am as ready to be 30 in a couple years!!
Happy Birthday, Jamie!
You have such wonderful insight! And 30 really isn't bad at all! I've been 30 for 3 years now ;) Happy Birthday, Jamie!
Happy Birthday!!! I had my 30th almost 2 months ago. Lets hope our 30's are as great as our 20's!
Happy Birthday Jamie! You are beautiful! I love these pictures! Thanks for being such a great friend! You made me excited for my 30th in 5 months! Here we come 30's!!
I love birthdays...Happy Birthday to you. Sounds like you'll have great things in store if this decade is anything like the last one. Your kids are adorable.
Happy Birthday Jamie!!! Welcome to the 30's! Beautiful pictures of you and your family.
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