Adventures of Jen and Coco: 30

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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

30 Things About Me

I stumbled upon a good friend's album they did a while back where she showed 30 things about herself in photos. I love photos, so this really caught my eye. So here's my 30 things:

1. You

I have to say, it was really hard to find a photo of just me. Photo cred to Hollie D. Photography

2. You, from at least a year ago

Ok so it's me and the back of Darren. Engagement pix by Hollie D Photography in Oct 2011

3. Something that makes you happy

My 3 favorite girls in the whole world, looking great on our wedding day.
My Goddaughter Layla, my sister Samantha, and Coco. It warms my heart every
time I look at this photo. By Hollie D. Photography

4. A place you'd like to visit

Bora Bora, Tahiti. Yes please!

5. Something that makes you laugh

Mel's birthday back in Charlotte a few years ago-hilarious! She fell over while having a good time
during the pre party festivities :)

6. Someone you love

Duh...this guy. My hubby Darren. This was a few years ago when we were first dating, on a Charlotte visit.

7. Someone you miss

My girlfriends! Everyone is busy and we are all pretty far away, but I LOVE when we get a chance to get together!

8. Your favorite band/musician

Maroon 5. I took this when I FINALLY went to see them in concert after 10 years of loving them. August 2011

9. You as a baby or child

Happy happy happy-I LOVED that desk, played at it every day at my grandma Elaine's

10. A photo you like for any reason

It's dark, you have no idea what is going on here, but I know, that this was a few moments before one of my
best girlfriends was about to walk down the aisle. I had no idea this was being taken, and that is usually the
best type of photo. One of my all time favorite days!

11. A night you loved

Best night of my life, thus far-wedding night! We had a blast! Not sure what is up with my face here-hahahha
Photo by Hollie D Photography

12. When you were happy

In case you can't tell, I am deliriously happy in this moment. This was right
after our big first kiss as husband and wife.
Photo by Hollie D. Photography

13. One of your favorite movies

Office Space! This is especially good after a rough week at work.

14. Your best friend

My best friend and love-Darren
by Hollie D. Photography

15. You and a family member

Me and my little brother (well, he's big now I guess) Lil David
Photo by Hollie D. Photography

16. A photo from your childhood

Blowing out candles-Happy 4th birthday!

17. A trip you'll never forget

Summer 2010-Family Vacation to Duck, NC-were I met Darren

18. Your town

Huntersville, NC. Our new town! When looking this photo I found an article. Huntersville was recently listed as one of Forbes best places to move. In 1990 the population was 3,000 and now it is at 50,000 today. 10 miles north of the city of Charlotte, everything is new and clean-country and city-the best of both worlds!

19. A photo from last summer

30th Birthday dinner-July 2012

20. Something you ate today

Smoothie made by my sweetie

21. Someone you find attractive

The most handsome guy in the whole wide world

22. A photo you associate a good memory with

Any time we are out and about...or just sitting on the couch-that's a good memory.

23. Something you want to do someday

Someday I'd like to actually enjoy exercise...instead of dreading it like I do right now.

24. What you want to be when you grow up

Someday...when I grow up and have the funding for it, I would LOVE to own a dog store/bakery. I would love
to work with Coco and play with sweet dogs all day. Besides, who walks into a dog store cranky? Everyone is happy!

25. Something that inspires you

No matter what is going on in my life, I can always find hope and inspiration here!

26. Your favorite subject in school

Yearbook. English was a somewhat close second.

27. Something you look forward to

Visiting with my family! In a little over a week.
Don't worry, David finally shaved. I think he was working on the Duck Dynasty look.
It probably only took him a month to grow this mess!

28. Something/someone that made your day

This little one makes my day, every day! This was at the dog park recently.

29. Your favorite person from history

Jesus, of course! Best person in history and now!

30. A photo you find beautiful

Saying our vows, I love the way he's looking at me.
Of course...photo by Hollie D. Photography :)

So that's a little...ok...a lot about me. How about you? I'd love to see some friends play along with this!

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Dirty 30

"The only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty. The young are slaves to dreams; the old servants of regrets. Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in the keeping of their wits." -Hervey Allen

"Time and Tide wait for no man, but time always stands still for a woman of thirty."
-Robert Frost

I came across this post recently that I started back in JULY of 2012...woops! Looks like I've been a busy girl ;) I'll do my best to start putting up more posts, just in case anyone reads these things...

When I first turned 30 back in July, I didn't feel any different. I have to say that 6 months later...I DO feel 30 now. Maybe it's all the changes in my life since July, or maybe some of that middle aged wisdom kicked in. But I feel different.

Thought this was appropriate...

HA!!! Happy Sunday ya'll!!!

Friday, August 24, 2012

My 30th Birthday Celebration

I'm just going to be honest, this birthday is the one I've been dreading for the past five years or so. Thirty. No longer in my twenties-no longer a "young adult." It really began to hit me once my baby sister Samantha turned 15 in April. I did the math back when she was born (I was 15 at the time) and quickly realized that soon after she turned 15, I'd be 30.

My birthday is the Fourth of July. The day came and went and I have to say-thirty is not so bad. Actually, this 30th year of my life has been the best yet-My family is doing well and growing up-and I got to marry the love of my life this year! I finally know who I am and what is important to me. I've grown, I've matured, and I've learned a LOT about life. I couldn't say the same about myself 10 years ago, or probably even five years ago.

The actual day of my birthday I spent most of the day in the pool in my favorite float, just hanging out. We had no real plans (that I knew of). Once we got home Darren said let's get dressed, I'm taking you to dinner. Once we got to downtown Fredericksburg, I finally figured out where we were going-one of my favorite places to eat that I haven't been to in years-Old Towne Steak and Seafood! Once we were seated, Mom and Mike showed up! I had no idea they were coming, so it was a nice surprise! We had a DELICIOUS dinner and a great time.

Here we are-STUFFED after dinner

The following weekend, Mel had a little get together for me at Casa Grande with some of my closest friends. In true Mel style she brought confetti, 30 Sucks! suckers, balloons, and straws with mustaches, because let's face it-we are classy like that. It was so nice to get together with my friends again!