the big 3-0

What a fun birthday it has been! Today is the first day of my 30s, and although I was resistant to acknowledge it at first, I guess moving out of the 20s isn't really so bad. I had a great day celebrating, and I feel very blessed after all the sweet birthday wishes from friends and family.

The birthday fun actually started on Sunday. Matt took me to dinner and then to see A Christmas Carol, which we go to every year. It's one of my favorite things of the entire year, and I seriously think this year was the best! We had great seats, and the show was fabulous. And on our way home, we drove around to look at Christmas lights {while listening to Christmas music, of course}. Matt had been begging me to take him, so I finally gave in. ;)

Then today started with some delicious breakfast tacos made by my sweet husband {and Will helped, of course}. Will and I had some quality hangout/play time before lunch, and then we headed off to the arboretum with Mimi to check out the Christmas decorations. We walked through the DeGolyer house, which was full of trees and santas. After looking at all the things he couldn't touch, Will was ready to get down and play. So we went outside to play in the grass...which was wet...so we settled for the sidewalk.

sweet little baby

{who is looking less like a baby and more like a little boy every day...}

My favorite thing about Will at this stage - the expression of wonderment/glee that he gets at almost everything. LOVE!

On our way out, we stopped in the gift shop, just because I hadn't ever looked in it. And, surprise - Santa was there! Will loved seeing Santa again, and we even got a smile this time.

After naptime, we headed out for a fun visit with Nana and Aunt Ryan, and we then had a birthday dinner at my parents' house - yum! We got to hang out with Mimi, Duke, and Mema, had a delicious dinner, and opened birthday presents. Will was a trooper and happily stayed up past his bedtime to celebrate.

Thanks to everyone for the sweet calls, texts, cards, and birthday wishes! I could not ask for better family and friends. What a fun way to enter my 30s. {You're next, Matt. You only get 3 months to make fun of me for being old!}