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Thoughts on Turning 30!

by Angela Thayer 30 Comments

Today I’ve reached a new milestone—I am now 30! I really don’t like drawing attention to my birthday, but since turning 30 feels like a big deal, I wanted to blog about it. Now I realize to some of my readers that may seem young. And yes, I know that it is. But it feels weird that I am no longer in my twenties. I completely feel like I’m still 22—but alas, I am now 30. And feel very blessed.

I was going through photos and realized how much has happened in my twenties. So just for fun today I’m taking a walk on memory lane and sharing it with you!

In my early twenties, I was still in college and loved traveling in the summer! In fact, I went to Indonesia (twice!), Japan, Indian Reservations, and worked at a summer camp.

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I thought I would travel abroad or become a missionary after college, but God had other plans. I met the most wonderful man and fell in love. It was evident that God wanted me here in the States.

464_549774884943_440_n We were married young. Right after my student teaching, we were engaged and then married 7 months later! Our 7th anniversary is coming up in just a few days!

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That August, I started my first teaching job as a 4th grade teacher. I taught for 3 years and absolutely loved it. Well, maybe not the extra work and behavior management issues, but I learned so much as a public school teacher. (This is my friend Sarah and I after our very first day of school!)

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We had “planned” on waiting 5 years before starting a family. But once again, God had other plans. He blessed us with a beautiful baby boy during our second year of marriage.

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I started staying home with baby Troy after I finished out the year of teaching. We had a lot of fun together!

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Our days at home were filled with lots of nursing, crying, laughter, and dirty diapers! I have so many great memories of my two baby boys.

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And so much more has happened–a new career for my husband, living in 5 different places, lots of milestones with the boys, and now we wait in anticipation of meeting our 3rd son!

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So yes, a lot has happened in the past decade! I am so thankful to God for all his many blessings. Through hard times and wonderful times, He is my rock. Now bring on the thirties!!

 

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  1. Carolyn says

    July 20, 2014 at 1:44 am

    My favorite birthday was 30! I was pregnant with twins, my first children.

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  2. Sharla says

    July 19, 2014 at 11:37 pm

    Happy Birthday! I loved the pictures and learning more about you. You still look like you’re 22 if it’s any consolation!
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  3. Natasja Brooks says

    July 19, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    Happy 30th! Any birthday where I get to spend it with my husband and kids is a good one. Thank you for being a blessing to this stay at home mama.

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  4. Vicki s says

    July 19, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    Happy birthday! Enjoy having your children young! Mine aren’t mic holder than yours, but I am!! Blessings at any stage if life!

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  5. Nicole M says

    July 19, 2014 at 4:40 am

    Happy Birthday!….hmm, fav birthday? I’ve had a lot of wonderful birthdays…On my 21st birthday my husband proposed to me…so, that’s a good one, and right before I turned 30, I had my first daughter…so that’s a good one too, and right before I turned 32, I had my son. I just love when people say, “Happy Birthday”, just being acknowledges really blesses me. So, each birthday is sweet. Enjoy your 30’s.., but I will say, I’m loving the 40’s:)

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  6. Libby says

    July 18, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    Happy birthday Angela! My favorite birthday was just last year, when Michael sent me to Boston for a weekend away with a dear friend. Such a special memory!

    Libby

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  7. Rachel M says

    July 18, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    Happy Birthday Angela! One of my favorite birthdays was 30 also…celebrated with friends and family!

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  8. Bekah Riker says

    July 18, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    Happy Birthday,,,enjoy your day.

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  9. Carey W says

    July 18, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    Happy 30th!!! My favorite was my 24th….my first birthday as a mom

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  10. Alicia says

    July 18, 2014 at 3:12 am

    My favorite birthday was 25, my first surprise party 🙂 I hope you had a wonderful day!

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