30 years and 1 day thankful

Big thank you to Maya for this wonderful picture of her mother and the lovely crown. Yep, it's official I am now OLD! Happy 30th to me. Wow, so much to be thankful for in these past thirty years. I can only hope that my life will be as wonderful as these past 30 years. So many changes in the first 30. From baby, to kid, to teenager, to adult, to college graduate, to wife, to teacher/coach, and now the best... to mother. I am so blessed to be where I am and doing what I am doing. I have an incredible husband, 3 beautiful children, wonderful friendships, loving parents, and a life I love. If only I could talk to my 15 year old self and tell her what treasures/blessings await her in her next 15 years. What will the next years bring? Hopefully they will be as wonderful as the previous.

Maya's first day of school

Maya's first day of school was September 3rd. Here she is on our front porch all smiles and ready to go. She was so excited to go to "real school". That's what she calls it.

Her teacher is Mrs. Knott. Which sounds funny when you hear a four year old say it (aka Mrs. Snott). Ha! Poor Mrs. Knott.

Maya is having a wonderful time at school. I am always entertained with the stories she brings home. She is making new friends and learning new songs each time.

Jayson is sworn in

Jayson was sworn in a few weeks ago at the Washburn Law Clinic. Jayson is now practicing law. WOW!!! We are so proud of him. He is working in the family law section of the clinic. He already has several cases and is VERY busy preparing to go to court next week.

30th Birthday Weekend

Here we are senior year of high school (right) and at lunch this past weekend (left). The girls and I got together this weekend at home (Warrenton). We went to the winery at Mt. Pleasant. We had a great time, we swore that we needed to do it more often. We all turned 30 this year. We had a wonderful time, some more than others. :) I paid for it big time. I enjoyed the conversation and belly laughs. Can't wait to do it again!

The beginning...

Here we go...
The Watkins (Mary) are starting a blog. My Law School friends have introduced me to this and I have wanted to start one for a long time. Now that Maya is in preschool in the afternoons I have some time (a mere moment) to sit at the computer. So here we go. My friend Laura is here now walking me though the steps. Bare with me and check back often to see how it's going.