The Big 3-0

How in the world am I 30 years old?  I was starting to get a little depressed but decided there was no need for that.  I have a wonderful life!  I have a great husband, two of the cutest little boys ever, amazing family and friends and a new house.  What more could I ask for?

Friday (August 23), when I got off work Tiffany was waiting at my house.  I had no idea she was going to be there and she was surprising me and taking me out to a girls dinner.  She had already worked everything out with Christian so he could be off work in time to get the boys.  My good friend, Hilary, and her daughter, Presley, also came along.  We had a nice relaxing dinner and then headed to Hilary's for some girl time.

My yummy drink at Logans.

This is my husband's sweet post from facebook at 12:01am on my birthday.  He can be super sweet when he wants to be. :)  My other high school girlfriend Kelly came and had porch night with us at Hilary's.  We all stayed up way too late.

Saturday morning Tiffany and I headed back to my house.  Christian said he would take me to do whatever I wanted to do that day...even shopping.  I opted for a nap.  Staying up until 2am is hard on a 30 year old.  Once I got up from my nap it was time to get the boys ready for their grandparent and us for dinner.  

Lincoln stayed with my parents.  Can you tell he has no interested in getting a birthday picture with his Mommy?

This is what happens when you won't smile for a picture :)

Harrison stayed with Christian's parents.  He was a little happier about the picture with Mommy.

Once we dropped the kids off it was time to head to downtown Chattanooga for dinner at Mellow Mushroom and Brew Fest.  As I have said before, I am not much of a drinker and especially not beer.  I had originally wanted to go to Nashville for the Titans vs. Falcons game.  We got to looking at hotels and they were $250 a night.  That is crazy and I refuse to pay that much just to sleep for a few hours.  Several of our friends were going to Brew Fest so I figured we would just go there.

Christian and I with our tokens and cup.

This guys entire vest was made of different beer caps.

We got photobombed!

Love this guy!

Jean, Kelly, Me, Hilary & Brooke

Jean, Kelly, Hilary and I all went to school together.  I have know Kelly and Hilary since 3rd grade.

We left Brew Fest and headed for Hair of the Dog and it started pouring rain.  Christian and I got soaked!!!!!!!!!!!  It was still a blast.  Kelly and Jean introduced me to cheese balls.  They are like mozerella bites but with cheddar cheese.  They are AMAZING!  I have been craving them every since but haven't had a chance to go and get any.  Our kids are almost always with us when we go anywhere and it's not like I would take them into a bar even if they could go in.

Me and Ann Marie

I had an amazing birthday!  Here's to 30 more!

Falcons vs. Seahawks 1/13/13

Sunday morning started off bright and early at 5am.  I got in the shower and got ready while Christian loaded up the rest of the stuff in the tailgate van.  By 6am our friends, Jamie and AnnMarie were at our house and ready to go.  We headed to Christian's Moms to pick up four more passenger and pick up other two up on our way to Atlanta.  Everyone was pumped about the game to say the least.  When we finally got to Atlanta we set up the tailgate and relaxed for the next few hours.

Our group

Doug wore his jorts for the special occassion.  Haha!  He did change halfway through the tailgate because several people were asking if he was gay.

Freddie the falcon also made an appearance at our tailgate!

About 12:15 we pack up everything and started toward the dome.  There was suppose to be some kind of special show at 12:30 before the game.  I didn't notice anything different but maybe it took us a little longer to get in the stadium than I thought.

The dome was rockin!  You could feel the excitement in the crowd.  At halftime the Falcons had the lead at 20-0.  I was feeling a little more confident about the game but still not ready to say we were going to win.  Everyone else kept talking about the next game and their plans.  I was too scared to say for sure.  After halftime it was like the Falcons didn't want to play anymore.  With 31 seconds left the Seahawks scored their final touchdown to put them in the lead 28-27.  I was devasted!  Thankfully, the Falcons didn't hang their head in shame and give up.  Matt Ryan made a 29 yard pass to Harry Douglas and then Coach Smith called a time out.  Ryan made his final pass to Tony Gonzalez (my favorite) and put us in field goal range with 13 seconds left on the clock.  Just before the ball was snapped the Seahawks tried to ice Bryant.  I am so thankful they did because Bryant missed the first kick.  Thankfully the second kick sailed right through the uprights and gave the Falcons the lead with less than 10 seconds left on the clock.  The Falcons had finally won a playoff game under Coach Mike Smith.  The dome went crazy!!  Everyone was jumping and yelling.  Of the three game we have actually made it to this year that have won them all in the last 10 seconds.

We had a horrible trip home that evening.  It started pouring rain and the van clearly needed new wipers.  I could barely make out the lines on the road.  My nerves were shot by the time we got home.  We are all looking forward the NFC championship this Sunday.  Hopefully we will win and get to go to the SUPERBOWL!!!  Christian and I have decided we are going to LA if the Falcons go.  We have family that we can stay with and at least be close.  If people didn't want a million dollars for tickets maybe we could afford to go to the game.