Today, I enter into a brand new decade.
I said “farewell” to my 20’s last night, and actually did so with enthusiasm. Not that there was anything wrong with my 20’s, though! In fact, my 20’s brought about some pretty amazing events…
I graduated college…I got engaged…Jay and I bought a house…we got married…and of course, the highlight of my 20’s would have to be my sweet Lucas.
So today, I will gladly take on this new era and I’m embracing it with open arms! As great as my 20’s were, they also involved a lot of uncertainty, a lot of struggle, and a lot of figuring out just who I was (am?) as a woman.
I’m excited to see just where this next decade will take me, and today, I’m starting things off the right way…
-A free birthday drink from Starbucks this morning (you know what I’m getting!)
-A pedicure at lunch time
-A special home-cooked meal courtesy of the hubs this evening (a risotto dish…I’m so impressed!)
-Some champagne. Yes, lots of bubbly. :)
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**FYI: The Baby Tooth page was updated last night with Lucas’s 6 month update!
**The pot in the DietBet game is up to $1,600!! PLUS, we also have some new BONUS prizes added to the mix: A $100 Reebok gift card and a YourReebok.com Custom Card to create your own custom pair of Reeboks!! If you haven’t already, be sure to check it out! (But please remember, this is NOT a game for everyone).
Becky@TheSavedRunner says
Happy Birthday! It sounds like you are going to have a great day! Enjoy it!
Erica House says
Happy Birthday! I just entered into my 30’s recently and so far I’m loving it!
Claire @ Keeping Up With Claire says
Happy Birthday Courtney!! I love that picture! How cute is Lucas?!!
Caitlyn @ City and the Cubicle says
Oh that Lucas is too cute, and his mama is beautiful! Happy birthday!!
Brittany (Healthy Slice of Life) says
Happy birthday!!! What a sweet hubby you have :)
I always thought 30 would be a scary age for me, but when I reached the milestone in September, I welcomed it with open arms, too! I must say that so far, 30 is fabulous!
Claire @ Flake and Cake says
Happy 30th Courtney! Hope you have a wonderful time celebrating all you achieved in your second decade – and all you have to look forward to on your third!
Heather Montgomery says
Happy bday! Hope its a great one. I love pedicures!
Luci says
Happy happy birthday! It sounds like you have a great day planned!
Haley @Cupcakes and Sunshine says
Happy, happy 30! There’s nothing like a Starbuck’s birthday drink and pedicure! (and a homecooked dinner! yum!)
Jessica Molstad says
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day!
Stacey M. says
Happy Birthday Courtney! Wishing you all the best today, and for the coming year!
I myself will be 28 this year (in May to be exact) but I’m creeping toward the 30-year mark and can’t help but wonder how I’ll feel when I get there. Only time will tell I suppose, but I have a feeling I’ll welcome it with open arms like you. My 20s have been great, but they’ve also been full of uncertainty and difficulty. From what I hear, a lot of people (women especially) say that their 30s were/are the best … you just know who you are and are more comfortable in your own skin than ever before. I must say … I’m not yet 30 but I’m already more comfortable and accepting of myself than I was throughout my entire 20s!
Sandy says
Happy Birthday!
Nicole @ Curly Mommy says
Happy Birthday Courtney!!! Your 30’s are going to be amazing!
Parita @ myinnershakti says
Happy Birthday, Courtney! I’m 1 week into my 30s and it’s pretty great. :)
Courtney says
Aww, happy belated birthday to YOU!!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
Sounds like the PERFECT day! Enjoy every minute! Happy Birthday! (for the what, 4th time? Ha!!) xoxo
Brittany says
Aww happy birthday! You and little Lucas look so lovely in that picture :) have an amazing day.
Bea x
Bea’s Beauty Blog
JENNIFER says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY..HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!!!!!!!
Laura says
Happy Birthday!! Hope 30 is great!
Jana @ Happy Wife Healthy Life says
Happy happy birthday Courtney! I hope you have a most amazing 30th birthday! xo
Amber S. says
Happy bday! Sounds like you have some fun stuff planned!
Heather @fitncookies says
Happy Birthday, Courtney!! It looks like it’s going to be a great day! The 20s were pretty great to you, and I can only imagine what the 30s have in store :)
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
Happy Birthday Courtney!! I love that you’re embracing your 30’s with such grace. Age is just a number, after all. I’ll be 30 this year as well but I’m just now getting married. A little late but I’m hoping my 30’s are even better than my 20’s.
Shel@PeachyPalate says
Happy Birthday missus!!!! Here’s to another fun filled decade!!!
Brigitt says
Happy, happy birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day. Enjoy all your special bday treats!!
Kelly says
Happy B-day! I just love reading your blog!
Presley @ Run Pretty says
Happy Birthday!
YAY for champagne :)
Caitlin says
Happy birthday girl! Cheers to your first full year as a momma, your first year in your 30’s, and just another year as wonderful you!
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
Yay…Happy Birthday Courtney!!! :-) Hope you have a wonderful day!
Ruthie Hart says
Happy birthday friend! There better be some cake eating squeezed in somewhere today
Nala says
Glad to see your happily anticipating your 30’s – may they bring even more accomplishments, good memories and highlights than your 20’s day. Hope you have a great day!!
Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run says
Happy 30th, Court! <3
cait @pieceofcait says
Happy birthday!!!!!
Marie says
Happy birthday! I can’t wait to see what this year has in store for you. I wasn’t sure, like you, how my thirties would be. You are right, though, they are way better than the twenties, in my opinion! Have a wonderful week!
Sarah @ Sarah Sincerely says
Happy Birthday pretty lady! Sounds like you’ve got an awesome line-up going for your big day. I hope your men treat you like a princess! Here’s to your 30s being as fab as your 20s!
Tiff @ Love Sweat & Beers says
Happy Birthday! I hope your 30s are just as good to you. :)
PS – As I said on IG, that’s a really great pic!
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
happy birthday girl! hope this year is the best one yet :)
Lyric says
Happy Birthday Courtney!!!
Gracie says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! xoxoxo
Kate says
Happy Birthday!! 30s are GREAT- you’ll enjoy them!
Betsy says
Happy birthday! I hope you have an amazing day and that you’re able to celebrate with Jay this weekend.
Dayna says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! sounds like a fabulous day ahead :) You have accomplished so much in your 20’s. Be proud of yourself! Hope your 30’s bring you love, happiness and success.
Lauren says
Happy Birthday pretty lady!
Lindsay says
Happy GOLDEN birthday, Courtney!!
april says
happy birthday! hope you have fun celebrating with your boys! =)
Ashley says
Happy birthday!!! It sounds like you are going to have a fabulous day today! Enjoy!
Jennifer says
Happy Birthday! Welcome to 30!
Diana @sosmallsostrong says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVELY!!!
Nicole says
Happy Birthday Courtney!! Cheers to a memorable year ahead! :D
Melissa @ For Love and Travel says
Happy Birthday Courtney!! I just celebrated mine on Tuesday, and it was an over all great day. Hope your day is wonderful!!
Sarah says
Happy birthday!
Danica @ It's Progression says
Happy Happy Birthday, Courtney!!! Enjoy your day!
Kim says
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is wonderful!
Chelsea @ Chelsea Eats Treats says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I bet your 30s are going to be even more amazing than your 20s, especially since you just seem so happy in your life right now :) Wishing you all the best!!
Jessica says
My 20s were all about trying to figure out my career goals according to others’ expectations, and my 30s have been about doing what I know is right for me. I didn’t meet my fiance until I was 30 and we’re getting married in the spring (3.5 years later)! So far, my 30s have been about settling in to who I am and not trying to conform to anyone else’s vision.
Morganne @ Nut Butter Runner says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
erin m. says
Happy birthday! !!!
Shawna says
happy birthday! here’s to hoping your 30s are spectacular and bring you many wonderful surprises. personally, i’m loving this decade so far. :) ps — adorable pic!
Laura says
What a gorgeous picture of you and Lucas. Happy Birthday!! 30 is going to be amazing for you. Thank you for your blog. I read you every day and appreciate your honesty and humor. I am pregnant and also like looking at your pregnancy posts. You are the best!!
Jen says
Happy Birthday!! I’ll be turning 30 in August myself and have decided to embrace it rather than dread it, which even led to the start of my current blog! Enjoy your day!
Jamie @ Dishing Out Health says
I always hear women feel most confident in their 30’s. One of the things I look forward to :) Happy, Happy Birthday, girl! Hope it’s fantastic and filled with lots of good eats!
Miranda @ Lovely Wife Lovely Life says
Happy birthday Courtney! :)
Leigha @ Minougirl says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY COURTNEY! I hope your day is as wonderful as you are :)
Nicole says
Wishing you a very happy 30th birthday!!
Beth says
Happy Birthday! I so enjoy reading your blog. And that photo of you and Lucas with his little tongue sticking out is just the cutest! Enjoy your day!!
Jessica @ Prayers and Apples says
Happy Birthday!! :) That picture w/Lucas is the cutest.. and I feel ya: I’m sitting at 29.5 and I can’t wait for 30 – my twenties were tumultuous to say the least! lol Enjoy your bubbly :)
Kelly says
What a wonderful way to spend your birthday! Happy Birthday!!
Barb Morse says
Happy, happy Birthday!!!
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
Happy 30th birthday Courtney!!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
Happy Birthday! May your 30s be filled with even more wonderful memories and milestones! :)
Olivia @ Liv Lives Life says
Happy Birthday!!
Regan says
Happy golden 30 th birthday!….sounds like a wonderful day:)
Natalie says
Happy Birthday Sweet Courntey! You are so gorgeous inside and out! Enjoy your bubbles and Lucas Cuddles xxx
Ellie@Fit for the soul says
Ohhh sounds like such a great day! Hopefully there will be updates on your birthday? :D God bless you and your beautiful family~
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
Happy Birthday!!!
Lisa says
Happy Birthday!!!!!!! :-)
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
Happy Happy Birthday Sweet Courtney :) I hope it was a great one!
Melanie @ Beautifully Nutty says
Haaaaaaapppy Birthday, Courtney! Enjoy your special day and spread the birthday joy out for the next few weeks!
Alli says
Happy 30th Birthday, Courtney! I’m so glad you are embracing it! So many people dread getting older..I love that you are so positive!
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Hope 30 is all that you wish and MORE!
Jude says
Happy Birthday! We share the same birthday! However I turned 60! Which is wonderful. I never fear age. I only embrace it. Enjoy your 30’s. They will be very eventful as well.
Chelsea @ A Fit LittleOne says
I had no idea you were even close to 30! You look so young! Well you are still young, but you know what I mean :). Happy Birthday :)
meredith says
Hey Courtney- What camera are you using for Lucas’s pictures? They come out great!
Courtney says
Thanks Meredith! We have a Canon Rebel T3, but we use a 50mm lens which we LOVE. Bought it from Best Buy and was definitely a great purchase! :)
Stephanie @ Whole Health Dork says
A belated happy birthday to my fellow Aquarius! I turned the big 3-0 last year and will be another year older in a few days. Aside from the injuries (I joke my parents only got the 30 year warranty on me and that is why so many parts on me broke last year), I have loved being 30 and have no problem being 31. Don’t get me wrong, there are times I feel old because of the way our culture seems to be obsessed with youth, but I wouldn’t trade the knowledge and confidence I’ve gained for anything. Enjoy!
Hannah Flack says
A belated happy birthday to my fellow Aquarius! I turned the big 3-0 last year and will be another year older in a few days. Aside from the injuries (I joke my parents only got the 30 year warranty on me and that is why so many parts on me broke last year), I have loved being 30 and have no problem being 31. Don’t get me wrong, there are times I feel old because of the way our culture seems to be obsessed with youth, but I wouldn’t trade the knowledge and confidence I’ve gained for anything. Enjoy!