adios 20s..technically

as sunday quickly approaches..i am reminded that technically i will no longer be in my 20s..even though in my own personal opinion im going to be 28 again..again.  my 20s were full of ups and downs..friendships made and lost..2 college degrees..meeting my best friend who became my husband..the best wedding ever..and having the two most amazingly wonderfull unique children anyone could ask for.  its going to be sad to say goodbye to my 20s..but at the same time i am thankful to have them behind me.  people say your 30s are the best time of your life..i guess starting sunday we will see just how true that is.  i learned a lot in my 20s..gained an immense amount..lost a lot as well.  i was burned, betrayed, deceived, disrespected, mocked..all of those memories i am counting down the hours til they are in a former decade of my life.  alas..i learned something from each and every thing that happened to me..from every person i encountered..from every decision i made or didnt make.  i will fondly remember all of the goods that my 20s brought.  i cherish the lessons i learned and will always hold them tightly in my mind and my heart.  so bring it on 30s..bring new memories..new experiences..new challenges..new adventures..and of course new hardships..new challenges..new sad times..because lets face it..life is made up of goods and bads..without one we cant possibly have the other.  one thing i know for sure..every step of the way i have the most amazing support system steps behind me..cheering me on..giving me advice (not always asked for mind you), picking me up when i fall down.  family..i love you and i hope each day you know how much you mean to me.

kevin:  you are my best friend, the person who annoys me more than anyone i have ever met before.  i love you for all that you are and all that you become each day.  thanks for deciding to marry me (wink).  and thank you infinity for the two wonderful kids that we have.

mom:  thank you for being you.  what more can i say?  you taught me how to be the mom that i am today.  youve taught me strength and confidence.  humility and success.  love and respect.  i dont think i can thank you enough.

dad:  you are the rock in our family.  always making sure we are all ok.  fixing things when they are wrong (thanks by the way for all those times).  you dont often say it..but i know how much you love me and i hope you know that. 

tj:  oh my bubba.  you keep me on my toes..and in a tailspin..thats for sure.  its been a crazy few years..things were rarely calm..but thats part of what makes you the enigma that you are.  you are a wonderful uncle and my kids are lucky to have you.  enjoy these next few years..for then i can tease you about being old like me.
dalton:  my favorite boy in the whole world.  i hope you never change.  you are a wild hair..an enigma like your uncle bubba..smart..caring..inquisitive..passionate..sharp..witty..hilarious.  you are going to be what keeps me young..and causes your daddy to go gray very early. 

chloe:  oh chlo.  you are so beautiful..so caring..so funny..and such a girl!  i wish i could see the world like you..in pink.  i hope you continue to grow with the confidence that you already so strongly possess.  always remember how wonderful you are..and never compromise those things in which you feel strongly.

wow..reading over this it looks like im leaving last notes to my family before i die.  honestly that wasnt the point.  but i guess this is how i say goodbye to my 20s and hello to my 30s.

but hey..i still have tomorrow.

april 2011 with the baby

april 2011 with the boy