30.

I didn't think I would really mind turning 30.  After all, most of my friends and family had crossed this line a while back, so it's not like I think it is really old or anything :)  but still, on Wednesday when I turned 30, I wished it was 29!  Doesn't 29 sound so much better!  Luckily none of my coworkers knew it was a milestone birthday, or else they informed me that they would have decorated my cubicle in black.  Phew.

I wasn't sure if I would enjoy the day or not.  Steve found out just last Thursday that he'd be leaving for work in Idaho on Monday, so I spent the weekend having a pity party for myself that he would miss my birthday (again) and a big party I have planned for tomorrow (Saturday).  There were tears involved.  Hosting a party by yourself is just not as much fun.  Especially when you invited a ton of people.  I really wanted to just cancel it.  But I didn't. Anyway, I digress.  Wasn't sure that I would enjoy my birthday.

But you know what, it was a very nice day!  Here are some of the nice things that happened:

• The boys were in good moods when they woke up.  We actually got out of the house by 6:45!  7 minutes earlier than usual!

• Olaf gave me a giant hug in the morning without prompting.  Sigh.
• My projected 4 hour meeting only took 2!
• Got to have lunch with an old friend from camp who I have known since 1996 (officially half my life... crazy)
• Steven sent me flowers at work :)  (you like my work lists hanging up behind?  I am MUCH more organized there than at home!)

• My coworkers bought me cupcakes.  Yum.  In red-neck land where I work there are no "Cupcake Royal"s or "Trophy Cupcakes" like in Seattle, so we stuck to the good old Albertson's bakery.  And they were delicious, at 1/4 of the price I am sure. 
• Home-made pizza with my boys, my folks, and Steve's dad over for supper.
• Got a walking foot for my sewing machine and more bobbins! Thanks mom!
• Got a new cast iron skillet.  Thanks Mark! 
• Got my drip irrigation system installed.  Thanks Hubby!
• (Since when do all the presents I desire have to do with cooking, sewing, or gardening?  Who am I?)
• Got kidnapped by two of my best friends, Jaimi and Christie, for an evening hike to the cliffs/osprey nest, and enjoyed a glass (paper cup) of red wine.

All in all... a lovely day.  Thanks to all who made me feel special!