I figured since it's the official last day of my birthday month that I better write about how my 30th went. Those of you that follow me on instagram @jillybeanjewelry got to see the festivities and how amazing it was; for me that is. It was the 2nd best Birthday of my life. I couldn't believe I am alive to see 30!When I say it was my 2nd best Birthday, the first was when I turned 26. For those of you that follow my blog you know that when I was 25 in 2009 I became deathly ill and almost died. I truly didn't believe I would make it to 26. I will never be able to put into words how amazing that morning was when I opened my eyes on my 26th Birthday, but 30 was very similar.
On the morning of the 5th I woke up, and got ready to go spend the day by the pool. As Dave and I headed down, I was greeted by the concierge with balloons and gift cards to the buffet for that night. Then it was off to the pool. Dave and I sat in the water and soaked up the sun. We had such a lovely day. I got my wish too! Plenty of nice, cold, delicious drinks were served all day.
When I decided I had sufficiently meant my sun quota for the day we went back to the room. I opened the door and my entire room was decorated! It was the best surprise ever!! My Mom and Dad had covered it in Balloons, signs, and streamers! I was floored. I was in heaven and so excited! I don't know about you, but I LOVE Birthday's! To have my room all done was the icing on a so far perfect day!After coming in from the pool, Dave made a gorgeous bath for me and I soaked for hours. It was so nice. Then I got all ready to go out that night! I curled my hair, put on a gorgeous dress, and we hit the casinos! I ended up only winning $40, but we had so much fun! Dinner was great, and spending time with the people I love the most was perfect.
As we got back to the room a little before my Birthday was over, I told Dave how much I loved this day. I started to cry because I was so thankful to actually be alive to see 30. For a long time I never thought I would hit 30 years old. To be alive, and well on my 30th Birthday was the greatest gift ever. To be with the man of my dreams is a gift from God. The entire week was magical. I truly didn't want to get on the plane and come home.When I got home the party didn't end though! Dave's family had a Birthday party for me that was so much fun! I got to see all but 1 of the 7 sisters, and most of my nieces and nephews were there. I got big hugs and kisses, some fun jewelry, and the best cards ever! Dave's family is amazing and I'm so lucky to have gained 7 beautiful sisters and a Mom and Dad that love me so much! They are so good to me!
All in all it was an amazing month. I feel so lucky to be here at 30 years old. To be alive at this time in my life is a true gift from God. I truly cherish every day and realize how lucky I am every morning when I open my eyes. I still have my bad days, but I'm grateful for them too (just maybe not in the moment.)In my next 30 years...I'll try to stop cussing like a sailor, be a bit more like my mom, I would love to become a mother in this life, be a better friend, do more service in my church and other areas, help my husband finish medical school, be a better wife, sister, daughter, and daughter in law, and above all be a better daughter of God. I hope to still be having as much as I do now though! One thing that won't change is the thing that makes Jill, "Jilly!" It's what Dave calls me.."I'm Spicy!" I hope I never lose that "Spice" for life! Here's to the next 30 years!
