Leanne's 30th Birthday: A week of celebrating

It's kind of strange to believe that I'm 30. Not because I've had a hard time accepting that I'm 30 but because it seems so grown up. Other than having more gray hairs and an almost 9 month old son, I don't feel any different than I did 5 years ago. I guess that is a good thing...

... Anyway, because it was such a monumental birthday my entire family came to Colorado to help me celebrate. My mom flew in on Sunday the 29th. On my actual birthday (30th), we went to dinner at a near by sushi restaurant.

Tuesday evening my brother, Brian and his girlfriends Ally along with my brother's dog Denali got to our house. They decided to drive and took advantage of some good climbing on the way out stopping in Utah and Rifle, Co.

On Wednesday, my mom, Brian, Ally, Riley and I went to the pool while we waited for my dad and grandparent's flight to arrive. Wednesday night we went to dinner at Frasca in Boulder. Frasca is a nationally acclaimed restaurant inspired by the cuisine of Friuli, Italy. It is an amazing dining experience and I highly recommend going but you must make a reservation 2 months out.

Thursday was our 3rd annual 3rd of July BBQ. Our neighborhood launches fireworks on the 3rd of July and we have a front row seat. This year we had over 60 friends and family at our house. Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate.



Friday, the 4th, we all went to the theater to see Wall-E, including Riley. It was his first trip to the movie theater. Shortly after the movie began, Riley got really restless and was squealing and squirming all over my lap. I decided to leave the theater so I didn't disturb anyone. I ended up sitting down with him on the floor in the hallway between the door and the seating area. I was still able to see 2/3 of the screen and was able to watch most of the movie while Riley rolled around with his toys on the floor. That evening we all entertained ourselves by playing the Wii. It was fun to get the whole family involved. My grandparents got in on the action with Wii Sports Bowling and Tiger Woods Golf. We grilled up some more burgers and brats for dinner and enjoyed the weather by eating out on our patio.

(This is what happens when my brother gets a hold of the camera)

Saturday morning my grandparents caught their flight and Brian and Alley left to drive back to Reno. The Hume's invited us to a BBQ at the lake that their family bought last summer. The guys were able to do some fishing and my mom and dad went out on the paddle boat.


Sunday morning my parents headed to the airport to head home. It was so special having all the family here to celebrate and I only wish that it could happen more often.