Mistie turns 30!

So, i have to say I was a bit hesitant to turn 30 (not that i really have a choice anyway I guess). It seems though, it really is a milestone and from here moving forward- I am OLD!!!! But after speaking with different people, i am going to be more optimistic about turning the BIG 3-0. A lot of people say the 30s are the best of their life. I am starting to see how this could be. I really do feel great being 30. Really, i do. I am warming up to it.



The only bad thing is though, that I know my chance is now forever over to try out for AMERICAN IDOL!! Dang it!! I just kept telling myself "next year" and now there is no next year. But that is all right. There is more to life than American Idol. I can find another way to get on television, right? You know, i was the flower dancer on Regis and Kelley a bit over a year ago. More opportunities will arise. I have raw talent, you know?!



Anyway, enough of my ramblings.



I was happy to have a SHINDIG to celebrate my milestone. Both of my family and Troy's were all able to attend...which really meant a lot to me. I love when all of our family can be together...life can be busy so it is a milestone when it happens. And a lot of my different friends from different parts of my life were able to come by. It was great to see people. If people only knew really how much it means to me to have the support! I really was blown away. I am SOOO blessed to have crossed paths in life with so many wonderful people and also, that i have been able to keep in touch with so many of them.



I've always thought that life is really about RELATIONSHIPS. Whether it is a neighbor, a coworker, a family member, someone at church, someone at school, someone you meet on the street, really wherever it may be...Life is forming friendships and trying to find ways to come together even though we are all so different. I am the first to admit that it is hard to come together at times b/c we ARE all so different. And sometimes it is hard to make the effort b/c of differing opinions or even just because we are all busy with life. But when I do take the time and energy to come together, it is like magic. And effort usually pays off and the result can hopefully be a friendship.



I love opportunities to make memories and come together with friends and family.



So, anyway- THANKS to all for making my day SPECIAL!!! Love you all.

And i have to point out that i was so impressed with my hubby for coordinating things and putting the whole thing together. He really didn't want me to have much to do with it. He even went and decorated the area with a banner and crape paper and balloons. He wanted to do this for me and it was so sweet of him. I really am lucky that i have such a great husband. He always tries his best to do nice things for me and make me happy. I love you hon!!!

(BTW- also thanks to my long time friend Candace for being my photographer and capturing so many moments at my party!!)