Golden Birthday!

Today is my birthday! I’ll just say that it is my golden birthday and that I am no longer a “20 something”! What is the old saying that my parent’s generation said when they were in their teens and 20s? “Never trust anyone older than 30…” MMMmmm…..

I feel old when:

I think of something that happened in the early or mid 1990’s and realize that it was 13-18 years ago. I feel old or not so new in the adult world anymore!!! A decade ago, I didn’t remember too much that happened that length of time ago!
Or, when my sister’s students were born in my second year of college, 4th graders!
Or, when my 10 year high school reunion was last year.
Or, that I have been married, graduated college and at my job for 7+ years!
Or, when my good friend, Carrie’s oldest child will be in Kindergarten next year!


Some lasting memories so far in my life:

1. Falling off my bike and knocking my permanent front teeth out when I was 10.
2. Going on many family vacations while growing up, like Disneyland, Grand Canyon, Reno, Vegas, Salt Lake, Yellowstone, Hawaii, DC, and NY.
3. Graduating from high school in 1997.
4. Going off to college in 1997.
5. Meeting my future hubby in 1998.
6. Graduating from WWU in 2001. Go Vikings! Boo Wildcats! (The annual battle in Seattle is coming up between Western & Central, Bill’s school!) Yes, there is a rivalry in the Hunter household! Which will Shaun choose……?
7. Starting my career in 2001.
8. Marrying my best friend in 2001.
9. Finding a gray hair in 2006!
10. Finally getting pregnant in 2007.
11. Saying goodbye to one Grandpa in 2007 and the other a few weeks ago.
12. Giving birth to my son in February.
13. Being a mom so far for 7 ½ months!
14. Turning 30!