My favorite day of the year

It's my birthday! Today I am 30. I love celebrating my birthday so I think that always helps with getting older. I don't really feel that old, but I guess that's what all old people say. :)

I'll post more about my bday when I have pictures. Last weekend, Ben worked very secretly with Brandi (best friend from Indy), and Daniel Castro (best friend from Austin's husband) to throw Katie and I a surprise 30th birthday party in Indy. It was awesome, and I'll post more about it as soon as I get some pictures uploaded.

Tonight we're eating at the Lazy Goat in Greenville. Yum! I plan to eat a whole bunch of cheese, and not feel guilty about it at all. That's the beauty of your birthday.


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She's One!

My niece, Ellana, turned 1 on May 1st. So for her first birthday, it got to be her golden birthday. We went up to Durham for her party. I haven't seen her since New Year's, and she is such a little doll. Seriously adorable.

She can do some sign language. She's watching her video here and doing "hat".

Listening to everyone singing to her.

Looking stylish.

Final group picture.

I love her!