Forever Young

I can't really believe it... and I know you won't either seeing as how I'm unbelieveable young looking :)... but I just turned 30. With really very little fanfare. I spent the day being loved and reminded of how very blessed I am. One of my favorite memories of the day would have to be when my little boys gave me my gift. A ring. Now to some it might be a simple, silver, and cubic zirconium ring. But to me, it will always be a reminder of the look of love and adoration in a little boy's blue or brown eyes. They chose it for me. Just for me, and I love it. And, this photo is another birthday present from my wonderful husband, who knows that I would want to capture the moment forever and took the time and effort to have the digital camera ready. Tres told me that he 'just knew' that I 'had to have' diamonds for my birthday. And he told me that I needed three since I had three 'kids.' I'm training him up right, ladies!
That night, we got all of my family together at my parent's house for a birthday celebration. Mom made lasagna and we had cheesecake for dessert. They put black candles on it! Come on... I'm 30... not retiring! :) Then they served it up on leftover Christmas plates... I thought it was funny! I guess when you get old like me, you don't need pomp and circumstance, huh? I had so much fun laughing and talking with my family, that I only ended up taking a few pics. And guess who those were of? You guessed it... my kids! Go figure.

Can you please tell me how come I still remember taking this picture like it was yesterday... and that was 15 years ago.Photo courtesy of my old college roommate and friend, Amy Lee... also pictured. We were quite a pair. I am wearing a purple windsuit... and let me just tell you that it was highly fashionable back in the day. I am also rockin' a serious perm, people with some pretty hideous bangs! No wonder I didn't date much in high school!