The Big Three-O

So I turned 30, and it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Especially after getting off to a bad start with the whole locking keys in car thing. It really started on Thursday. We were going to a work party with John's sales team at Texas de Brazil. John let me open my present early since he thought I would want to wear it out. Here is a picture of the gorgeous watch he gave me!Then on Sunday the 2nd, we had lunch at my parent's house. I make the same request every year, dear steak! My parents cooked a scrumptious meal .... dear steak, mashed potatoes, peas, asparagus casserole, rolls, and turtle cake. YUM!

On my actual birthday, I just spent it at home with John and Jax! John sent me these beautiful flowers to work too! Friday night, John had planned a party for me. Unfortunately the location didn't open, so he gave me a choice on where to go. So we went to the Hollywood Cafe in Tunica. I used to go there all the time . . . a place of my twenties . . . and we had a blast. The birthday crew consisted of Karen, Kelly & Jason Koonce, B & Amy Lauren, me & John.

Jason and Kelly at my parents . . . waiting on the crew!
Me and John at the Hollywood Cafe
Me and John
The "band"
We danced to "When a Man Loves a Woman"
and "Try a Little Tenderness"
B and Amy Lauren looking at magazines
The crew (including Karen 6 months pg, and Amy Lauren due 12/23)!!

I don't remember what they were concentrating on, but I'm pretty sure it had something to do with our waitress.
So they have the Mark Cohn stuff since he filmed some of his video here and refers to the Hollywood in his song "Walkin' in Memphis."

Then Saturday night, we had people over to watch the Hatton vs. Mayweather fight. We played Rock Band on the Xbox 360 . . . it is really fun! No one can really resist giving it a try.


Since it was so nice outside, the guys watched the fight on the deck!

John was a little (okay a lot) disappointed in Hatton losing the fight!

And Jax turned 11 months on Sunday!!!!!!! It will be birthday time soon! He also has two new teeth coming in. They broke through yesterday, and one the day before. Also, I weighed him this morning and he weighed 22 lbs!!! I can't believe how big he is now! I am planning to take him to the Enchanted Forrest and to have his picture taken with Santa. I am hoping to do this Sunday afternoon . . . we'll see!

Comments

Anonymous said…
Where/what is the Enchanted Forest?
December 12, 2007 at 8:44 PM
Amanda said…
It's at the Pink Palace Museum. I've gone to see it ever since I was a child!! Well, it used to be in the basement of Goldsmith's. I know Jax will love it!
December 13, 2007 at 8:27 AM
April S. said…
You are a beautiful 30!!! Big KUDOS to John for doing such a great job on your present, the flowers, and getting the group together for your birthday celebration.
December 13, 2007 at 10:08 AM
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