I feel so OLLLDD

With the 10th anniversary of my 21st birthday arriving in just one week, I can't help but reminisce over the last 10 years of my life and how much things have changed.  I also get a little sad looking at pictures and seeing how young and thin and TAN I was.  I'm feeling especially old this year.  I was excited about 30, but 31 - not so much.

My 21st Birthday

I remember it like it was yesterday last year  :o)  On July 14, 2001, my friends Lauren and Brooke, and I went to Crab Island in Destin with (some random guys that I totally don't remember) John & David.  I also vaguely remember using my I.D. to buy some beer for the boat trip at a convenience store at the marina and being disappointed that they didn't card me.  (And the beer wasn't for me because it's gross).  Later on, back at the condo, we met some Texas guys named Sean & Donnie.  They took us to lunch at Fudpuckers.  Then we went to the beach for a little while (notice our really nice tans).  Then my friend, Brandon, took me to dinner at my favorite Destin restaurant, Harry T's.  We went back to the condo after dinner.  Lauren had birthday cupcakes waiting for me and Brandon sang "Happy Birthday" while playing his guitar.  Then, we went to a bar on the beach called AJs to celebrate some more.  When the day was over, we took a taxi back to the condo!  And that was my birthday.  It was so much fun.  And it was seriously one of the best birthdays I have ever had.  (Disclaimer: Although I must say that I would not enjoy going to a bar or hanging out with a bunch of random guys now.  It was just fun then.  lol)  Now, let's fast forward shall we?

22 in 2002 - I had been dating Kris for 4 months.  I had dinner with some great friends at Ale House!  AA & I had a totally rockin' 80s party too!
23 in 2003 - I woke up to the news that my grandfather had died and everyone had forgotten it was my birthday.  By far the worst birthday ever.  The only good thing was that Asa Hammon was born.  :o)
24 in 2004 - I had just gotten married to my One.  We went to Islands of Adventure with Shannon & Marque.
25 in 2005 - hmmm - can't really remember right now.  Darn this aging thing!
26 in 2006 - My first birthday as a mom!  Reagan was just under 2 months old.
27 in 2007 - Kris (with the help of my amazing friend Angela) threw me a surprise party with a Fiesta theme....and Justice Marquis was born.  :o)
28 in 2008 - Now a momma of 2!  Tristan was 3 months old.
29 in 2009 - After begging and pleading, I get a gym membership from Kris so that I can get hot before I turn 30 (well, that was the goal anyway)
30 in 2010 - Pregnant with Camden and so very sick.  I threw up in the car on the way to my surprise party thrown by my very best friends.  Then I spent the week at the beach with my dad and the kiddos and didn't keep a thing down.  I really wish I could do it all over again and feel better.  The highlight: Kris got me the camera I had been wanting for over 5 years!!  (I still haven't learned how to use it - lol)

My 31st Birthday: (I wonder what will go here.  I guess we'll just have to wait and see....)