Tomorrow I will be 30 years old.
30 years old.
I’ve never been one of those people who “dreads” certain ages. I have always embraced each birthday with a sense of excitement, contentment and gusto!
30 will be no different.
My 20’s have been good to me. 10 years of growing… learning… dreaming… reaching… loving and moving in a forward motion.
I met my husband at 20. Graduated from college at 21. Got married at 23. Had my first baby at 26. My next at 27. My next at 28. And conceived my next at 29.
I lived 7 of the past 10 years in New York City working for Donna Karan. I pursued a life-long dream to not only live in New York City, but “make it there”… just like Frank Sinatra sang. And I did, along with my husband. We were able to create a “perfect” little life for ourselves there. And it was wonderful.
I bought my first house in my 20’s. My first house. A place to call home and know that I won’t be handing in my keys at the end of my lease.
I wrote and published my first book, Preconception Plain & Simple. I started Pinks & Blues (soon-to-be named Mom Generations) with my mother and sister. And I’ve watched our business grow…
I have met more and more beautiful people. And have made more and more wonderful friends.
I have had the pleasure of getting to know my parents and grandmothers as an adult woman and mother. I have delighted in seeing my brothers become fathers. My sister meeting the love of her life. And my parents become grandparents.
I have lived. And I have loved in my 20’s.
I have my husband to thank for the deep love that I not only feel from him, but have for him.
And I never imagined 3 (almost 4) little men entering my life and changing it so profoundly.
Not all before I turned 30.
It’s quite amazing to me.
And so… as I embark on my 30’s tomorrow… I can’t help but think and smile about the next 10 years and what they will bring me.
Where will I be 10 years from now? Will there be more children? Will we still be living in this very home where I am typing away in at this very moment? Will the gray hairs eventually pop out? đŸ™‚
This is the exciting part about life… and I’m excited and energized for the ride we call “our 30’s.”
– Audrey
It is fun to reflect on the adventures that life has held in the past and the future ones to come. Loved this post! Happy Birthday tomorrow!
My dear Audrey – Happy 30th Birthday – you are a wonderful mom, wife, daughter and niece in law – have a great birthday.
Love, Aunt Sandy
The 30’s have been my favorite so far! And you look fabulous!
Steph
Hope you have a great birthday tomorrow!!!
Wow great post!!! You’ve been greatly blessed in you 20’s and the 30’s will probably still be has exiting!!!!
I’m 29 and looking foward to be 30 you have insired me to right a flash back post like this one next year!
have a great day!
What a great post! You’ve sure had an eventful 10 years, Audrey! Happy Happy Birthday!
Also, I loved your note about getting to know your mom, grandmom as women, not just as the roles in your life. I have enjoyed that part too.
You have so much to be proud of!! Happy Birthday tomorrow!!! You are better than me. I remember dreading my 30th birthday, but looking back, you couldn’t pay me to be 21, or even 25 again. Here’s to looking forward at all the next ten years will bring!
Happy birthday, Audrey! I am so lucky to have “met” you… Love the new name.. and
YOU LOOK FABULOUS!!!
30 years? …How did that happen?
Well, I guess it happened so smoothly that you don’t even realize that 30 years have actually gone by since your Mom and I took you home from the hospital. You checking in 5 weeks ahead of schedule definitely made us a little nervous, but you got strong real quick and before long you were giving your brothers all they could handle! I have had so much joy in being your Father for the last 30 years. (Looking forward to being around for the next 30 years as well by the way!)
But these first 30 have been a blast! Watching your grow from being my little third baseman (third basewoman) during your Little League years to following your swimming career. Four- 1st Team All-State selections in high school is nothing to sneeze at. I doubt that that has been done very many times!
Your high school graduation, your college graduation…through all these years, seeing how much you care for your family and friends.
Seeing you turn into a beautiful young woman, marrying your perfect guy and then giving birth to three and soon to be four precious little guys. How did your Mother and I get so lucky, so blessed, to be able to witness it all.
Happy 30th birthday sweetheart. I love you and I am so very, very proud to be your Dad.
OK, that comment from Dad is going to make me cry!!!
Audrey, you are the BEST older sister EVER!! I love you so much, and you have always been my role model. It is an honor to be your sister.
I can’t wait to celebrate the big 3-0 with you tomorrow!!! I LOVE YOU!!!
Janie
Happy Birthday Aud!!
Reading your comments above, you have accomplished alot in your 20’s. You should be very proud of yourself. You’re a great Mother, Wife, Friend and Sister. The sky is the limit for you in your 30’s as well.
Love Keith.
You’re so young! Happy Birthday. I know you’ll enjoy your 30’s just as much if not more than your 20’s.
I have 3 words for you, my beautiful daughter…
I LOVE YOU!
I have loved you since before time, and will love you into eternity…
Happy Almost 30!
5:53 pm – May 23 – is the BIG 3-0 !!!!
Love forever,
Mom
congratulations! and the 30s are awesome. in my opinion. đŸ™‚
I am in my thirties and have no grey hairs…it’s just a hair or two from the dog that somehow ended up in my hair.
“GET DOWN SHEP!!!”
That is my story and I am sticking to it.
LOVE THIS! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AUDREY! you are one hot mama!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Your twenties have been good to you. I wish you all the best for your thirties and hope they treat you just as well.
Aww… Happy Birthday, Audrey! And wow, are you young. You’ve accomplished so much already, you warrior woman, you.
Happy Birthday!! I also turn 30 this year…and look forward to it!
Thanks for the great post!
Happy Birthday, and best wishes for another amazing decade.
Wish I was turning 30, oh yeah, I have, several times, LOL. Hope u had a great B-day.
What a great post! Happy birthday!
What a beautiful way to sum up a decade. Trust me the 30’s are excellent too…and now I’m in my 40’s and loving this stage too. I’ve also finally regained my ab muscles after four kids. I have more energy than my 20’s or 30’s…a bonus I never imagined. I think we can never imagine how much joy will grace our future days, but with a wonderful attitude like yours, I’m sure you’ll have much, much joy. Blessings.
Happy Birthday!
Your dad’s letter is BEAUTIFUL đŸ˜‰
Great post! Welcome to the 30’s… they’re kinda nice!
Happy Birthday Audrey!
Let me just say I’m so jelly of you looking so dang good while being preggo! But I’ll go ahead and forgive you because it’s your birthday! lol Never mind me, I’m crazy!
Happy 30th Birthday Audrey and my the next 30 & more be just as good to you!
Hello There Audrey!
I turned 30 last Thursday. I had a really hard time grasping the fact that so many FAVORITE parts of my life had already passed by: meeting such great people in high school, becoming so involved with my music, graduating from college, leaving Minnesota to come to Connecticut to start a brand new life, meeting Todd & getting married…
However, to make myself feel better, I just remind myself that there are so many things to which I must look forward in my 30s… Like purchasing a home (and remodeling it too!), finishing my Master’s degree (in a few years) and perhaps having a child of my own soon.
I wish you a very Happy Birthday, Audrey.
From what I gather, there is so much you of which you should be proud: a great career, a marvelous and supportive family, not to mention your really cute babies đŸ™‚
Take care,
Hillary Svengalis-Talmadge
Happy Birthday. Enjoy your specail day.
Audrey
Thanks for the great post. It’s nice to see a woman who values what she has accomplished and looks forward to the future.
I hope it was a great birthday and you have many more.
If you get a chance visit http://30-isnt-old.blogspot.com/ my blog for women turning 30. I hope I can inspire as many women as you have.
I know I’m a little late to the party, but Happy, happy birthday!! I’ll be 31 in September, and truly it has been an awesome year. I have no doubt your 30’s will be even better than your 20’s. What a hardworking woman you are, and blessed with a fabulous family! đŸ™‚
Hi,
Guess I missed your special day, but Happy Birthday anyway. Impressive blog! I was directed to it by my cousin Barbara Larue so that makes you a cousin as well, I think.
Best wishes on your Blog, book and thirties.
Saundra
Happy Belated Birthday!! I turned 30 on May 24th so you have a siter in the cause. Much luck & many blessings to you. May we continue to enjoy our first “hill”!!!
*sister
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