The Last Week!

Sadly, thirty days of 30 is coming to a close. I have had SO MUCH FUN!! Here is a review of the last few days:

Day 24:

Went to the M.A.C. counter. Bought my favorite lip gloss. Viva Glam VI. I highly recommend. It is great by itself. It's great with a lip color. A must have for summer. And of course some See's Chocolates (thanks Mom) on the way out!

Day 25:

Happy Birthday to me! Family and friends came over for a Birthday BBQ! Kelly wins another vote for husband of the year as he planned the whole thing, cleaned the house, cooked the food and cleaned up afterward. As for me, I enjoyed the good food, good company & a relaxing evening.

PS- There was also some totally sweet party favors that I will blogg about on the last of the thirty days (as to not give it away since some very lucky readers of this blogg will receive one)!

Day 26:

Put the kids down Early (sort-of) and watched a movie with Kelly....on a Monday Night! It was so Awesome. Of course there was Popcorn and Tasty Beverages, and some good old fashion cuddling while enjoying a very charming show (Dan in Real Life).

Day 27:

Besides going to the Zoo with Ms. Lizzy (who thinks I am counting that as day 27), it is my night to take a very long Bath. All of my potions and lotions await me. The candles are ready. The magazines are in place. The house is dark and quiet. What am I waiting for??? Gotta go enjoy!

Day 22 & 23

Day 22-

Made one of my favorite meals:
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Corn Bread
Spinach Salad
Home-made Salsa & Chips
Brownies

Enjoyed this meal with our good Friends the Emetts and got to hold a darling new baby!


Day 23-
Went to Lunch with my Parents!

The Big 30!

Day 21

This cake is Heaven on Earth, truly!

In 21 minutes it will be official! 30!
What will the 30's bring?
A new perspective? Yes, I think so. I have already changed my mind about Mini-Vans.
Wisdom? Actually I feel like I am loosing Brain Cells......Mom can I borrow a Sudoku book?
Wealth? Here's hoping.....would anyone like to make an apt. with their neighborhood Podiatrist?
Wrinkles? Planning on them, but secretly hoping to inherit my Mother & Grandmothers beautiful skin.
More Babies? Wouldn't you all love to know!

One thing is for sure, I enter this new decade of my life knowing I have the world's most loving, kind and patient husband, 2 beautiful little girls, a darling baby boy, a fun & supportive extended family and the best of friends a gal could hope for. Thanks to all of you for making my birthday so special. I have felt an overwhelming feeling of love and appreciation from those whom I have expected it from and from those who I have not. For this I am grateful! So, I say BRING ON THE 30'S!

Catch-Up!

Spa Sarah was Simply Divine! Here's a quick recap:

Day 13- Went straight from the airport to BurgerVille which has the greatest Strawberry Shakes EVER (I have been dreaming of them since my May trip last year). I was so happy to count that as Day 13.

Day 14- Mani-Pedis- Don't they look great!

Day 15- Shopping 'Serendipity' as Phoebe described it! We shopped it all from Walmart to Anthropology and I dare say found killer things at both.

Day 16- Ate at one of my favorite places to go with a girlfriend! Who doesn't love a good chat over some chips & salsa. I love Phoebs because we always have great chats!

Day 17- HOT STONE MASSAGE, need I say more?

Day 18- How perfect was it that I came to visit Phoebe on the Temple Marriage lesson (she serves it up in the Y.W.'s)?? Awesome! We went to church and then enjoyed a fun walk down by the river; it was the perfect backdrop to savor my last day there. Thanks to Phoebe, I was able to check many things of my 30 days list! Thank you Phoebe & Family for a wonderful visit, can't wait for next year!

Day 19- Had a great reunion with my family, came home to a clean home and relaxed for the rest of the day, not unpacking a single thing!

Day 20- Turned off the Phone and played with the girls and Max!

Day 11

I Took advice from a favorite Sister-in-Law and spent some time at the book store. Rosie, Max and I had a great time looking at all sorts of fun reads. I picked up Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants for my airplane distraction. Has anyone read it? We then had to have a hot chocolate & cookie from the cafe (especially since it was cool and raining outside). I love browsing the book store and I love reading a great book even more! The rest of day 11 was spent preparing for "SPA SARAH". I am sure it will be oh so grand!

Happy Mother's Day

"My Greatest Blessings Call Me Mom"

Day 11- Took a very long afternoon NAP

Then enjoyed time spent with my sweet family.

Day 9 & 10, "GANO" & Beyond!

(Some of the GANO Gals)
Day 9 & 10 were spent at: GIRLS ALL NIGHT OUT, Draper Edition! Our very fun group of friends went away for the weekend to enjoy Food, Talking, Laughter, Sharing, Tears, Chatting, Dancing, Talking, Singing, More Talking, Giggling, Mourning (the birthday girls' youth), Shopping, Gift-Giving and VERY LITTLE SLEEP. I had no idea about any of these top secret birthday plans and that made it all the more fun. I came home with 4 very large bags: 2 from shopping and 2 under my eyes! But even better, the feeling of being truly loved and accepted in our still semi-new neighborhood. These gals proved what I have said all along: The Draper Ladies Know How to Have Fun! Thank You to all who attended and planned on my behalf, can't wait for next year (hint hint Connie).