One could guess that thirty feels much like 29, 28, 27... you get the picture. It's true, I did not feel any different waking up to 30 than I felt waking up the day before.
Since I can remember, my birthday has been at least a week long affair. I don't know if it's just a summer thing, or if I'm just really so self-centered that I have to "let" everyone play a part in my celebration . But in typical fashion, I topped off the birthday week with a perfect home cooked meal and birthday presents with the family. My mom, the most fun and creative woman I know, decided to make a special birthday treat. So here is my birthday "sushi". (It's really twinkies, wrapped in fruit roll-ups with sour patch kids on top. They were awesome!)
I did wake up to 30 with an epiphany... as much as I love fashion, I have not given the proper attention to my home attire. And after a surprise morning visit from my dearest girlfriends, I realized I officially must have a new bathrobe, because I woke up thirty, flirty, and wearing a frumpy housewife bathrobe. That just had to change. So I now have a sweet little hot pink one with polka dots inside. Much better.
I also managed to go out of my twenties in style. My girls threw me a fantastic party in which they did their best to make sure I received 30 kisses for my big day. I have some new rules about kissing... but I did allow several kisses on the cheek. And then, right at 11:30, I got one suprise kiss from my new friend Derek. Derek and I are now friends, because I have to give props to a boy who isn't afraid to reach right over and kiss a girl who very well could reject him. Good work Derek. I'm impressed.
Since I can remember, my birthday has been at least a week long affair. I don't know if it's just a summer thing, or if I'm just really so self-centered that I have to "let" everyone play a part in my celebration . But in typical fashion, I topped off the birthday week with a perfect home cooked meal and birthday presents with the family. My mom, the most fun and creative woman I know, decided to make a special birthday treat. So here is my birthday "sushi". (It's really twinkies, wrapped in fruit roll-ups with sour patch kids on top. They were awesome!)
7 comments:
Love it! I hope you enjoyed the 30 kisses. I am going to ask my good friend Derek (who happens to be my husband) to give me 32 kisses on this next birthday :) Maybe I could even get one from Libby. Also, I say 3 cheers for extending the birthday as long as possible!
Happy Birthday! I know for a fact that people born on the 8th are great, fantastic, amazing and wonderful people! They are so great the olympic committee decided to start the olympics that day! Love ya...and this winter when you need a break from the cold, head on down!
Shell
Lucky Derek is all I have to say...
You look hot in your cheongsam dress. But then again... you pretty much look hot in everything. Even the bathrobe.
I love your blog!! I'm so excited to be able to see pictures of you and your friends. Your party looked awesome. I can't even remember what I did for my 30th. Yes, there are perks to being single and 30!
Rachel, does it count that I have your birthday written on my calendar? Your mom watched Joshua and Joseph yesterday and I asked her if you had a blog. Looks great, girlie. I pulled up your picture and asked Joshua who that was. Do you think he knew? Yep. "That's Rachel" he said. We have a blog, too if you want too if you want to take a peek. bradynandnancy.blogspot.com
Love you!
These pictures are so much fun! You look adorable. Love your blog. Please stay in touch and come out and see me in WA.
I agree with LisaPior - lucky Derek!
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