Today, I turn 29. SO, I thought it might be appropriate to post the photos from Ted’s 30th birthday celebration…. IN DECEMBER! I know, I told you guys I was behind on my blogging!!! When Ted turned 30, he was cool as a cucumber. I have to say, I was a little tweeked. I never even thought I would be friends with anyone who was 30… let alone be MARRIED to someone who is 30!!! I think I will always be 17 at heart.

For his birthday, I invited some of our friends to come over to our house to celebrate!!! I found these ADORABLE little deserts at the Kroger in Hyde Park. How cute are these???

There is nothing like eating dinner and laughing with friends….

We were SO EXCITED to have my sister in from out of town for the party! Everyone says we look like twins…..

Meet Rob. Rob has been buddies with Ted since college. He was a groomsmen in our wedding and has been an incredible friend throughout the years! I wish I could put one of their college stories on the blog but, I am not sure it would be appropriate!! We are so excited to be photographing his wedding Sarah this year!!

During the party, we had craft time. I gave everyone a paper bag, markers, glitter, scissors, glue and tape. They had ten minutes to make a “Ted Head.” Winner won a prize! I am not sure they knew what to think at first but we had a BLAST!!! It was so funny to see what they came up with!

Our friends Steve (from Studio Z Films) and his lovely wife Reagan were there, of course!

Meet our good friends and neighbors Danielle and Gerson. They also help us in our studio! We love you guys!

When the ten minutes was up we went around the group and you had to put on your “Ted Head” and explaining why it looked like him!! Reagan was cracking up as Steve explained himself! Is that gum stuck to the outside Steve??

Ted, I am not sure when you hung out with Reagan wearing blue eye-liner and red lipstick but, I think you have some explaining to do!! HAHAHAHAHA!! Reagan, this totally cracks me up!!!!!!

This is Lisa!! She and her husband Vance are fabulous fabulous friends of ours and look how adorable she is!! When I turned 28 I spent my birthday celebrating with them in New York city! So fun! Little fun tidbit, Ted married them!

Gerson and Danielle’s Ted heads! I have to say, Gerson’s Ted head was a little shocking. I promise you that it looks EXACTLY like Ted’s baby pictures!!!!

This is Jason. He is married to Amy and we LOVE them! They are HILARIOUS and were one of our past bride and grooms! Jason’s Ted head looks a little angry but this is because he and Ted are racquetball buddies! This must be how he looks in the gym!! HAHAHA!!

Drum roll…………….. Gerson was the winner!!! Ted and Micah were the judges! Micah loved hanging out with all the adults! I think he won a bottle of wine if memory serves me right!

Look at all these Ted Heads…. this is a little scary!

Lisa and Vance, you are the best! I am not sure why Ted looks like he is going to punch the camera! We were having way too much fun!!

Steve, this is getting printed for the studio… maybe our new photo over the mantel? I think so. Yeah. I think so.

I am not sure if I am posting this today because a small part of me feels better about turning 29 by doing so!!! Since I was old enough to remember I have been so worried about turning 30! I know, it seems petty but, I have always linked the end of my youthful fun days with turning 30. I guess it is a different stage of life but I have coming around to the idea that your 30′s can be MORE fun than your 20′s because you are more settled and have a greater sense of self. I keep telling myself that. I will let you know this time next year if I finally talked myself into it!!

I am excited to spend this evening with friends celebrating another fabulous year of being alive!!! Cheers!!!!!