29 Years, 364 Days and a Decade of Memories

There was a time I thought 30 was old. On the eve of leaving my 20's behind, I’ve come to realize that either I was wrong or I am officially turning OLD tomorrow. I think I’ll go with being wrong.

It's a cliché often cited that "I don't know where the time has gone," or "It feels like just yesterday that I was 20." A part of me feels this is true and I find myself being incredibly nostalgic (and a little sad). I made memories in my 20's that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I was fortunate to find a handsome, caring, and amazing man who became my husband. (He also happens to be the smartest person I know.) I love how he inspires me to be better in every facet of my life. I am so blessed to have found him and appreciate all that he is, with all that I am. I learned to accept myself for the person God made me and in my 30's I hope to be a little more like Jesus.

Still, life stands still for no one, and trillions of people have successfully and gracefully turned 30 before me. So "ever forward," as they say. No regrets about my 20's, I’ve had a darn good life and can’t wait to see what 30 holds!

So Dear 20's, I leave you with my favorite quote and a few snapshots of my favorite moments over the last decade:

My first trip out of the U.S. to London

The love of my life, Brent

The day we brought Anders home

Our first trip to N.Y. (engagement ring shopping)

Back across the pond with Brent.

Engaged! - Sept. 29, 2006

Married! November 3, 2007

I gained the best in-laws anyone could hope for!

Honeymooning in Milan

Honeymooning in Florence

The Roman Coliseum

Honeymooning - The Trevi Fountain in Rome

Honeymooning in Venice

Surprising my sister with a trip to NY for her 21st birthday!

Cheering on the Jackets

Game Night and building lifelong memories with my siblings

Sharing good food and wine with those I love.

"I want to keep my soul fertile for the changes, so things keep getting born in me, so things keep dying when it is time for things to die. I want to keep walking away from the person I was a moment ago, because a mind was made to figure things out, not to read the same page recurrently." ~Donald Miller

Here's to 30 being the new black!