Wednesday, October 1, 2008

I'm still young...


So I turned 30 on Sunday...yep, that's right the big 3-0! Cant believe I am officially a 30-year old woman. I still feel like I act like I am in 7th grade sometimes! And for those that are in their twenties and thinks 30 is old...well it's not! I'm still young! And, 30 is the new 20, and dont forget it! :) So, now that I got that out of the way, I can blog about my wonderful birthday weekend!

We started the festivities early by going out on Friday for a nice sit-down-wait-on-me dinner at Texas Roadhouse! That place is really fun. I loved my steak and yummy sweet potatoes. It was heavenly! Then on Saturday we watched Gunner play in his 2nd soccer game. He had lots of fun, scored a few goals, and as usual, probably had more fun just being there with his friends.
After that we went to a birthday party then came home and Justin watched the kids while I went to Women's conference and dinner with Rachael and her sis Karis. We had lots of fun and the time away from the kids was so nice. Thanks girlies! Don't get me wrong, I love my kids, but the time I get to be away works wonders on my sanity as a parent.
Then Sunday Justin spoiled me rotten as usual by doing several little surprises, letting me relax and unwind and he also was so cute and had the boys give me my presents. Caleb gave me cute earrings (he picked them out with help from Dad and Gunner) and Gunner gave me pajama pants. How does he know I like jammie pants so much? Then Justin gave me a beautiful picture of the SLC temple. It is gorgeous and I love it. Thanks babe! Here's a picture of it from the website, but it doesn't do it justice!
My cute family minus Bree (she was sleeping when we took this pic)
Here's my sweet sis Kristin. She is such a great example to me and I love her so!
Then here's a movie of Caleb and Gunner blowing out the candles on my bday cake. I love my boys. My family is the best present of all!



26 comments:

the bates motel said...

your so cute. happy bday again! so glad that 30 is the new 20. lol.

Lana said...

Happy birthday!! You're cake looks so pretty--Justin decorated it, I'm sure. He has so many hidden talents! The boys are so so so cute in the video. I love how Caleb got all surprised it was blown out and then just smiled huge anyway. Glad it was such a great weekend!

Stacey Crewse said...

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Kari, Happy BIrthday to you! Hope you had a great day, welcome to the big 3-0!

Scott+Tiffany said...

Kar, you're so cute! Looks like you had a great b-day weekend. Can't wait for lunch tomorrow, the celebration continues

Steph said...

Happy Birthday! Yeah, 30 is still young. It's younger than I am, so it has to be!

The Johnson Family said...

Happy happy birthday Kari! Good to know that 30 really is not old...cause I'm almost there too! Time just goes by so fast when you have kids and a family....didn't the 7th grade seem to last forever compared to now.

Castle Family said...

Shoot! I can't believe I missed your bday :( Well, we were out of town, but still....Looks like you had a fun day and I love that picture of the temple. Happy belated!

Jaimee said...

Happy Birthday, Kari! Justin is awesome to get you that picture! I've seen it at DB and it is beautiful! How fun for you! Cute video of your boys. And remember, 30 is young! I too feel like I must be 21 or 22. It's so weird, isn't it? Hope you had a great day!

brownymama said...

Looks like a good birthday! I LOVE that picture of the temple! Can't wait to see you soon!

Ashleigh and Zebb said...

Happy Birthday! Oh my word i was seriously just telling zebb about that picture the other day cuz i think its gorgeous! love it!

The Blakes said...

You are still young! I always think of you this time of year, though I can never remember your exact birth date. Glad it was so fun!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday! I feel bad I didn't know it was your special day...I think I even talked to you on Sunday. That is horrible!

Hope you had a great day!

Clay's gal said...

Happy Birthday!You are not 30 you are 20-10! See you are still in your 20s'!

Anna said...

Happy Birthday and welcome to the 30's! :)

Wendi and Eric said...
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Wendi and Eric said...

Hey hot mama happy 30th!!!

Justin said...

Happy birthday! You get more beautiful every year! I can't wait to see how hot you are at 70:)

Grandma and Grandpa cook said...

What a great birthday! Caleb was so cute blowing out the candles. Happy birthday again.

Nuestra Familia said...

Super late birthday Kari, I tried calling the other day and I thought of you on sunday when we were @ the airport, I'm glad you had a great one!

JakenDebbie said...

What a great birthday!! And I, too, have a love for jammie pants -- I didn't know we had that in common.:) I am also a big fan of that picture Justin got you. Love it!! Happy Birthday, Kares!! Love ya!

The Reed Family said...

I love you SISTA!! I had so much fun with you at your birthday party and the week prior. I love hangin' out with you so much! I'm so glad we live so close. You are so special to me. I truly couldn't ask for a better sister! Happy birthday again (belated)!! Love your pics and video!!

Annie and Clayton Evans said...

I hope you had a fantastic birthday!! That picture you got is so pretty...The boys did a good job!!

Summertime Designs said...

Kari, happy belated birthday! I think for me 30 is the new 40! That is great that you still feel young! Such cute pictures and I'm glad you could spend quality time with the fam as well as get a break too. And I love that picture of the Salt Lake Temple Justin got you. Happy Birthday, you are beautiful!

Marquita said...

Happy Birthday Kari! Hey, 30's not old, especially when I'm right behind you. I'll be 30 soon! Glad you had such a great day!

Sommer said...

Welcome to the CLUB... it sounds like it was a great day! Happy belated Birthday Kari!

Kelly said...

Hey Kari! I love the Pic Justin got you! I love the red leafs!! :) I am glad you had a great B day, And Thanks again for bringing dinner by and being such good friends to us! -Kelly