~~~I'm THIRTY~~~

I am officially in my thirty's - yeah!!! I had a great birthday; in the morning we went to church and then out to breakfast with our dear friends the Caceres's to one of my favorite places growing up... the Pancake Haus.

If you have never eaten at the Pancake Haus in Edmonds, I highly recommend it; the food takes a bit (but they tell you that right on the menu), but it is well worth the wait.

After breakfast we came back to our place and I was spoiled rotten with gifts!!! Who gets this many cards???? Spoiled Rotten I tell ya'!!

Then we went to my grandma's to have dinner with her, my mom, brother and sister-in-law. Here is me and my grandma!!

Look at that man, I am a very blessed lady to have such a hunk of a guy on my arm!!

To finish off the night we went back to my grandma's for cake and ice cream and a little more spoiling... How many people does it take to light all those candles???

It was a great day, full of sweet memories and I appreicate all who had a part in making is special for me. I especially thank each who have come along side me in my thirty years; some have been on the walk since the start, some have joined along the way, but each have made the walk what it is today... for that I am grateful and call myself blessed!

Where is this???

Any guess what this might be??

It's March

Syrah has a coloring calendar; each month is a new theme and she colors it and we write down important dates to remember... birthdays, events. She often asks several people to help her color her month and she is pretty specific on which part she would like your help with. I love March, I am looking forward to Spring and we have tons of time this month with family and friends!!

Card of love...

I got two cards in the mail yesterday, but I have to share my favorite... it's from my nephew Koen... I miss him so much and he is growing up so fast!

Hard to believe that his little baby sister, McKayla will be able to start to color by this time next year!

Thanks for the birthday love!! I will keep this card forever!!

Birthday surprise

So, Wednesday night after my bible study two of my girl friends suprised me by taking me to Red Robin. It was super nice of them to want to celebrate my big 30

(super excited to be at 30!!).

Here is Cori surprising me with several balloons and some dress up!!! I wonder if the motivation was to embarasse me... hmmm...

Yes, those things on my headband say "birthday princess"... and I have some major bling around my neck!

Katrina, Cori and myself after a yummy dessert and some good laughs - thanks girls... I feel the love!!

Enjoying the weather...

On Monday Bill had to work so the girls and I decided to go to the zoo. It was extra special because my grandma (great-grandma to the girls) was able to join us.

The girls with their Great-Grandma Connie, we were so happy she joined us!!

Syrah's favorite animal was the Golden Lion Tamarin - they are SO much fun to watch and have so much energy. Grandma brought her binoculars (the wisdom of a grandma because I had never thought to do this) - both girls loved being able to check out the animals that weren't close enough to view!!

Sadie's favorite this time was the Elephant; we arrived just in time to watch one finish taking a bath. For treats they threw the elephant some carrots and it was lots of fun to watch him use his trunk to pick them up. Sadie kept a journal about each and every animal we saw on our visit so we could share with Dad what we saw.

My favorite was the Jaguar... in the many years since this new exhibit has been complete I have never viewed the Jaguar this close. What an amazing animal. He was napping right near the window and as it appears enjoying the warmth of the sunshine. He is beautiful!

After the zoo we went to have lunch with dad and share our fun time at the zoo. We had a great time!!

house hunting

Haven't had any time to post; nor have I taken a single picture to share. We have started house hunting. We are in it now and activly looking for the place we will soon call home.

Keep checking back for updates on this wild adventure!

Seriously though, in the midst of house hunting (which does take a lot of time); we have had a few laid back days here and there. We have shared meals with friends and with family and have even had some time to curl up and watch a movie (whow!).

Hopefully we will have some pictures to share with you soon!