30???

Well I did it. I turned 30 and I didn't die! I enjoyed a wonderful day filled with birthday wishes (my parents were on vacation in Ireland, but they still called to wish me a happy birthday!), basketball (great start to a great day), Jamba Juice (thanks to Tawnya), Crooks (sorry about your appendix Ryan), dinner (Cocolito's, pretty yummy), and a movie (The Proposal). Thank you to my wonderful husband who made sure that I had a great day. I only wish that I didn't hate birthday's so much.

So My sisters have close birthdays to mine. Sharley the 25th, and Mavis Oct 1st. On Sharley's birthday she went to Disneyland, and Mavis and family went with. So fun! (I was invited and could've gone, but wanted to save money.) So anywho, being that we were all busy on birthdays, we decided to go to Dad and Moms house this last weekend to celebrate. We had a blast, and I'm sorry that we don't live closer to them because it's always so much fun. Here are all the pictures of our fun (4 day) weekend.

Swimming of course

Isabel

Maximus

So, while swimming, in the "hot tub-pool," the kids decided to get violent.

Sharley - the victim
Max - gunner #1

Isabel - gunner #2

Attack!

Sharley's last ditch effort: Use Isabel as a shield.

After the guns were put away, the parents decided to join the kiddo's in the pool. Jo-Jo and I were out on the sidelines due to a constant runny nose. (not me, Joseph)

Here's Joe throwing the ball with my dad.










Catch Papa!



here's the live footage:

Here's my mom playing "Marco - Polo."
Way to go mom, you got Isabel.

Here's a short clip of the Marco-polo action

Saturday night we had an awesome turkey dinner with the family, after which we got to open a few gifts. Dad and mom got the three of us a new outfit, so of course we had to try it on and take a picture. Thanks Mom, so cute!
We also got a few souvenirs from the Ireland trip (not pictured) one of my gifts included a Irish flute. Also my parents got to make t-shirts on one stop, so we all got one of a kind, hand made (printed) t-shirts from limerick. Thanks guys!

Every night in New Harmony this trip, we watched a star wars movie. I swear my child is now obsessed. It was cool to see the old movies again. I forgot how much I like the E-woks. Good times!

Here's Jo-Jo snuggling with my dad before bed time.

Star Wars!!!

Crazy kid!

Sunday We got to sit down, relax, and enjoy General Conference. It was amazing! Those men and women that speak to us every six months are truly inspired, and have some crazy strong testimonies! We love the prophet!

Jo-Jo was excited, he got to color with the big kids.

How can I leave this out:

aaarrrrrghhhhhh!

Sunday night dinner: Spare ribs! Mmmmmmmmm!



Who knew? I guess my kids love ribs. Thanks Mom!

Wow, that was a busy weekend. What else can I say besides... I love my family. I am grateful that my parents love us and love having us at their home. We had a great weekend of swimming, laughing, movies, playing wii, and good ole fun!

Until next year... viva la "30 ! "