Today is officially my last day as a 30 year old. Year 30 had its setbacks and heartbreaks, but it also had some wonderful moments. Lets look back, shall we?
January
I spent January celebrating my birthday, starting with a dinner at one of my favorite restaurant with all of my favorite people.
Then had a girls weekend in Palm Springs!
We adopted the newest members of the O'Quinn family Scully and Mulder. (I like to joke that Sam is the only non-adopted O'Quinn.)
February
I hosted a fun Galentines day with friends and family.
March
My mother in law and her mother (my grandmother in law) both have the same birthday, so I planned a brunch as well as a paint and wine day. It was SO much fun, I think we should do it again this year!
I WON my fantasy Bachelor league!
April
I worked my first wedding and it was one of the most gorgeous events I have ever been to but also one of the most physically exhausting days of my entire life.
May
May brought Mother's Day and Sam and I were able to host a fun outdoor BBQ. I was able to spend time with some of Sam's family that live out of state. It was such a nice day.
One of the highlights of the year, was our trip to Glen Ivy. Danica, my mom and I took the day off and spent it being pampered. We all want to make it a yearly tradition!
May was also when I started working for the wonderful Jen of SomethingTurquoise.com, it has been so much fun and such a great learning experience. She has been such a great mentor and an even better friend.
June
Unfortunately June took my beautiful grandmother from us. It was a rather sudden and unexpected passing that I don't think any of us have fully grasped yet.
I helped throw a bridal shower for one of my besties.
July
We went to a gorgeous wedding in July.
And we were featured on SomethingTurquoise.com!
I also helped throw my friend Stefana a Totally 90's Bachelorette Party.
August
I got to stand next to Stefana as she said I do to her Mr.
Had another successful ChristmAugust.
And saw my cousin off for her semester abroad in Paris.
September
Spent Labor Day weekend in Indio with some of my favorites.
And this little nugget turned one!
I went to the best concert of my life. I know that sounds like an exaggeration, but it's not. And I have been to a LOT of concerts, but Garth Brooks, HANDS DOWN, was the best concert of my life. I CRIED!
October
October is my month of birthdays, I started by celebrating Stefana's 30th.
Then had a BFF weekend in Palm Springs for Danica's!
November
In November we went to the first annual Driftwood Country Music and Craft Beer festival. It was SO much fun, I can't wait for next year!
I hosted Thanksgiving breakfast and the table turned out better than I had hoped!
I managed to plan a surprise anniversary trip to San Fran for Sam and I. I even convinced his family to splurge on an early Christmas gift and get him some Raider tickets!
December
In December I met with one of my birth mom's childhood best friends. She shared photos and stories. We spent several hours getting to know each other and she was able to tell me things about my birth mom an her family that I otherwise wouldn't have know. It was such a great day.
And we had a wonderful Christmas!
January
Now it's already January again and it's time for another birthday! I can't wait to share photos from the party but here is a sneak peak at the invites in the meantime!
Another exciting thing that happened this year was, I really focused on my Etsy shop (finally), and had the most successful year since its inception (back in 2010)! I look forward to growing it even more this year!
And I think that's all! It has been a whirlwind of a year and even tho it had some setbacks, I also had some of the best moments of my life. Bring it on 31!
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