A New Decade Dawns

Internet, it is official. I have entered a new decade.

I am thrilled, honored, and humbled at the multitude of good wishes, gifts, kind words, cards and greetings from folks throughout various phases of my life. It's been a great look back and an excellent entry into a new chapter.


I loved my 20's. I think it is even fair to say I rocked my 20's. I finished college, moved West, began a new life, started a career, met the love of my life, married said love of life, continued my career with several changes, partied, laughed, cried, screamed, ranted, sang, moved Midwest, traveled (although not as much as I should have) and got to know myself on a much deeper level.
In my 30's, I'm going to continue my journey. Enhance my experience. Nurture my friendships. Adore my family. Give myself a break (at least once in awhile). Keep reaching for balance. Play more with my dogs. Hug my husband and tell him often that he is my whole life, the best part of my heart. Cherish the moments. Learn from mistakes. And then let them go. Keep in touch when it counts. Cut the cord when it doesn't. Sing out loud with the radio. Stop to smell the roses. Take more photos. Take this blog to the next level. Celebrate the good times. Accept the bad times, cry when I need to. And again, then let it go.

And I hope that while I'm doing all of these things, you'll be along for the ride. As you've always been. As I need you to be.


I welcomed 30 in beautiful Lake Tahoe in the exceptional company of Hubby and my Mom. Seemed fitting as Mom has guided every life moment since the day mine began, so ushering in the big 3-0 with her was exceptionally cool. We skiied and laughed and talked. We had awesome wine and fondue of both the cheese and chocolate variety at an aptly named location (The Chocolate Bar). We drove around the lake's perimeter chatting all the while about birthdays past and adventures in the near and distant future. And finally, when the final hours of year 29 gave way to 30, what was I doing? Dancing my way to a new decade with my Mom in an impromptu condo dance party. It doesn't get any better than that.

We returned from Tahoe late last night and I came home today from work to find Hubby waiting with dinner followed by cheesecake, champagne and my fur babies in birthday hats. The days are early yet, but so far, 30 is looking like my kind of year. And I'm just getting started.

Birthday boys w/ Mom at our impromptu family "party"
Mom and I dancing our way to 30 after a day of skiing

Beautiful Lake Tahoe (even in the rain)