30

I'm 30. I have been since last weekend. I don't feel any different, but it does give me pause. I remember when "30" sounded old! Being 30 doesn't change much. I've pretty much looked the same since 9th grade, and I'm still the same granny that I've always been, (sewing, doing crossword puzzles, and watching Murder, She Wrote in my spare time), but there's just something about that number!

I had a friend mention (according to a magazine article she'd read) that they say that we, being 30, should refrain from wearing mini-skirts. Let me make it clear that I cannot recall the last time I even tried on a mini-skirt, let alone left the house in one, but the idea that, because of one more birthday, my wardrobe is somehow limited flew all over me! It made me want run home and put on a mini-skirt, just to spite whoever they are.

I had a delightful birthday celebration that lasted the whole week, thanks to my wonderful friends and family: My sister and I had a relaxing spa weekend, friends took me to dinner, my parents surprised my at school with Chik-Fil-A biscuits and brownies* for my teacher friends, and my husband's family took me to dinner then to Mardi Gras! I was definitely spoiled! (Not to mention all the gifts, cards, and phone calls, and the sweet blog post I received.)

So, turning 30's not that bad. I just can't wait for Jason to join me at the end of this month. Just don't be surprised the next time you see me if I'm sporting a mini-skirt. (Only kidding. Don't forget I'm 6 months pregnant- could you imagine? Wait, you probably shouldn't!)


*The brownies (more like blondies/chess squares) my mom made and brought to school were probably the best I've ever eaten. I'm usually not big on sweets, but I couldn't stop eating these!

Here's the recipe:

Neiman Marcus Brownies

First Layer:

1 box of butter pecan cake mix

1 stick of melted butter

1 egg

1 cup chopped pecans

Mix butter and egg, stir into cake mix , add pecans and press into sprayed 9x13 pan.

Second Layer:

1 stick of butter

1 cream cheese ( 8 oz)

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 box powder sugar

1 cup chopped pecans

2 eggs

Beat butter, cream cheese, eggs and vanilla with a mixer, add powder sugar,add pecans and spread on top of fir

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st layer.

Bake at 300 for 1 hour. If second layer still too gooey. Cook extra 5-10 min.

Let me know what you think!