Thirty

Thirty years ago today, my memaw got a phone call from my uncle Tim letting her know she had a new granddaughter.  About 6 hours later, she got the same phone call from my dad, letting her know she had a new granddaughter.  Memaws response:  "I know, Tim already called a few hours ago".  Everyone was probably a little confused.  You see, my aunt LaDonna had given birth to Annie Elizabeth on the morning of December 6th, 1981.  About 6 hours later, my mom gave birth to me!

So not only am I turning 30 today, so is my fabulous cousin Annie!

Annie and I grew up in different states and have taken many different paths in life.

She became a mother years before me and has 3 beautiful children.
I, as you know, had my first baby this past September.

(Me with Harper)

But one crazy-very similar-life path Annie and I have taken during the year of our 30th birthday.

We both gave birth to daughters named Harper.

I don't think we have ever celebrated a birth quite on the same path in life (as adults) like our 30th!

Annie and Harper

(Her Harper was born about a month before my Harper) 

Annie and her family.

I cannot wait to have a belated 30the celebration with Annie at the end of the month.

We are so excited for Harper 1 and Harper 2 to meet!

HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY ANNIE!!!

and

HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY TO ME!

(More on my birthday week later)