30

I turned 30 last week! I've actually been looking forward to it - to a new year, a new decade, a better me. I had a great day with my kids, opened packages sent from family back home, and a fun brunch with sweet friends. In the afternoon, Joseph sent me a message that I needed to be ready to go out at 4:00, with no other information. He came home from work early and surprised me with tickets to see Les Miserables in London! I was thrilled! We dropped the kids off with some friends and took the train into London (which was sooo much better than driving). We ate at a yummy Italian place, and then went to the show!

It was absolutely incredible in every way. I couldn't have loved it more! Joseph knows me so well, and this was such a great way to start my year off right! We had a wonderful evening together and it was such a happy birthday!