I am 30 ! ? !

So I am 30 and I am actually feeling pretty good about it. I remember thinking that 30 was such a big deal and while I still think it is, for different reasons that before. I am in such a good place with everything. I am very happy with my family, my jobs, my spirituality, just my life in general. It's been a crazy ride getting here, but I am excited to be 30.

Enough talk! So for my birthday I was spoiled rotten, as per usual by my hubby. The weekend before my birthday, he surprised my by flying my besties into town and sending us to the Taylor Swift concert. I mean.....

 On my actual birthday he watched the baby while I got a massage and a mani pedi. Then we all went to the beach. That night we went out to a fancy shmancy steak dinner, which was outrageously delicious, especially the mac & cheese.

 I am 30 ! ? !

San Francisco Weekend

It seems like a billion years ago, but we took a little family vacay to the bay area. Since it was Mason's first time in SF, we hit the classic tourist spots. 

This kid did really well with a crazy schedule. He loved the hotel life!

 We went to family kite day at the Presidio and it was so fun. The park was beautiful and we ate empanadas and enjoyed the gorgeous weather.

 Phoenix was such a help getting our kite put together. Hee hee.

 We got to catch up with my friend Ashley and then she drove us all around the city to show us the sites.

 The ladies at the cupcake shop flipped over Phx's binky and thought is was so cute, she gave us a free snickerdoodle. And if you have ever tasted a snickerdoodle from Susie Cakes you know what a score that is. Seriously so delicious!

 I love this photo because it seriously sums up our family perfectly. Phoenix's eyes are locked on the camera, Mason is totally distracted by the awesome sunset, and I am taking care of my little Phoenix making sure he is all bundled up.

The other reason for the trip for was for Phx to meet both of his great grandmas.

 On our way home, we split the trip halfway and spent the night at the Baker House B&B. It was out in the middle of nowhere, so we were a little nervous, but it was seriously so cute! Huge wrap around porch with a swing and everything. So perfect.

Baby Shower Time!

I am feeling so overwhelmed with gratitude for the generosity of my family & friends. I already had a wonderful baby shower in AZ, and then this last weekend my friends from church threw me a shower here in LA. So nice! Then, if you can even believe it my bff and sister threw me a virtual shower for all of my far, far away friends and family. Seriously, I cannot tell you how special I felt seeing this outpouring of love for my little boy. Thank you to everyone who planned, baked, coordinated, emailed,   gifted, and participated in any way! Love to you all!!

Here is a quick recap of my wonderful shower thrown by my friends from church. The theme was "Little Man" so it was full of adorable bowties and mustaches.

It was such a fun night! Going with the theme of the evening, we even played 'Match the stash" which was hilarious trying to figure out which celebrity each famous mustache belonged to.

 Everyone was so unbelievable generous, out little man it totally set!

 Delicious cupcakes and the cutest party favors, little chocolate mustaches : )

My friends really are the best!

I have to admit, I had never heard of a virtual shower before, so I really didn't know how it would all play out, but it was so much fun! For the couple weeks leading up I got tons of packages and it really got me excited seeing all the mail from my far away friends.

Then on the day of, I set up the decorations my family sent me, and we did a google hangout so they could see me open the gifts.

I know its gonna sound cheesy, but sometimes I really love the internet.  Sometimes, just seeing someone's face while talking to them makes such a difference in feeling connected.

And if a million wonderful gifts weren't enough, they also sent a bucket of all my favorite treats and ordered cupcakes from this local shop that are literally the best cupcakes I have ever eaten!