I remember when I was little and thinking anyone who was in their 30s was OLD. I honestly remember thinking that when I was in high school. 30 seemed like eons away. Well it finally happened. Momma turned 30. When I turned 25, I remember thinking I had 5 years until the big day and I was going to do it with a BANG. Vegas, a big party, tons of friends and fun. Well 5 fast forward to 5 years and I have a 21 month old, zero tolerance for alcohol (1/2 a drink and I'll tell you any secrets I have) and a personal bedtime of 10 pm. Not only that but my closest friends and family have 1 year olds, a brand new baby or babies on the way. Vegas just seemed to be a major bust.
So instead I did what any non-partying 30 year old would do....I had a good old fashioned painting party! Amy was in town for her baby shower so I decided to invite a few friends and my fun-loving mom and we went to Canvas 2 Paint downtown. It was the BEST time ever! Who knew??
They do one painting per day and you choose which day you'd like. I chose the Sunset Birch picture so we went last Friday night. Of course they had wine, sangrias and beer.....it just made us more artistic :)
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| Britny, who was in charge of our class, was AAAAMAZING! She had me come up front to read the rules and gave me a birthday crown made from a plastic cup :) |
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| Artistic sister....I tried copying her on her details and it didn't turn out so hot. |
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| My mom was so nervous going into this but she loved it! |
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| So much fun! |
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| It looked OK....but after my 2nd sangria, things got a little sketchy. |
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| And I cannot make a perfectly round circle. |
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| Best. Party. Ever. |
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| Classy pregnant sister at the Rail :) |
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| Baby Love. |
On my actual birthday, I went to church and breakfast with my fam, got manicures and pedicures with my sister, did a little shopping, had a nice little BBQ at my house and ended the day with ice cream at Armadillos :) A fun, low key day.
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| Ice Creeeeeeam! |
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| My birthday gift :) B is for Brandon! |
5 years ago, had you told me I was going to do this for my 30th birthday, it probably would have not been ideal. But I am so happy I did this. Who needs Vegas??!
Isnt it amazing what a difference a few years make! The thought of staying up past 10 completely exhausts me. A perfect evening now is completely different... Family, food and cuddles works for me. Happy 30th! Ill be there in just a few short months.
ReplyDeleteIt's crazy....I NEVER thought I'd be excited about a new vacuum cleaner or new rocks in our front yard. Good times :)
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