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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. Katie Pinch says
    July 17, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    Happy Birthday! I loved learning more about you. I turned 30 last Oct.. 30 is fun!
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  2. Katrina says
    July 17, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    Happy birthday! 30 is a great age!

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  3. Melissa says
    July 17, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    Happy birthday! Welcome to the 30’s!

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  4. Jennifer says
    July 17, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    My favorite birthday was easily 21. I was newly engaged and ready to take on the world! That was 2011 (Gosh how time flies!).

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  5. Hilary VH says
    July 17, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    Beautiful post Angela! You sure have a lovely family! Thanks for sharing with us!

    My favorite birthday was my 18th birthday because that was the day I met my husband 🙂

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  6. Joanna says
    July 17, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    Happy Birthday and welcome to the thirties club!! While most of us have an amazing time in our twenties with lots of life changing moments, it is my 30s that I am enjoying and cherishing the most. Watching my family grow and thrive is the most amazing experience I will ever have. I hope you have many blessings in this next chapter of your life. Cheers!

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  7. Carla says
    July 17, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    Hi, Angela! Happy 30th…you have so much ahead of you to look forward to. I remember 30 very well…..I had my 1st son just 3 months prior so I guess I would choose that as my favorite birthday! Now, I am no longer in my 30’s (sniffle, sob….) BUT I have 4 wonderful sons and an amazing husband. I was able to teach for 7 years before I stayed home to raise my boys, so there was much to be thankful for. You will enjoy your 30’s just as much, if not more, than your 20’s. Love your blog and I am a big Starbucks fan, too….thanks for the opportunity to win! Yum!

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  8. Sarah says
    July 17, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    I love everything about this post! Cannot believe it was almost 7 years ago that picture of us was taken! Blessings to you today on your 30th birthday and abundant JOY to you throughout this year!

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  9. Andi Fisher says
    July 17, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    It is hard to say which birthday was my favorite. It might have been my 22nd when I got my engagement ring.

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  10. Deana says
    July 17, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    My favorite has always been my most recent one. My husband always takes my little boys to the store to have them each pick out a special present for me. I love how thoughtful they are each year.

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  11. jessica fernandez says
    July 17, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    My favorite birthday was when I turned 23! The year the lord saved me!!

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  12. Kara K says
    July 17, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    Have a lovely birthday Angela! 30 is only a number and you are only as old as you feel. So in my case, I’m still 27. I’ve “celebrated” 27 four times now!

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  13. Mimi says
    July 17, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    My favorite one was my most recent one. Celebrating with my hubby and my now two babies was the best!

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  14. Aja says
    July 17, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    My 30th! My daughter was just over one and I was pregnant with my son!

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  15. leah wall says
    July 17, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    Mine was actually 10 🙂 I’ve had some good ones since then – but that one was amazing.

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  16. Jordan says
    July 17, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    I can’t really think of any birthday that was especially memorable. Usually just dinner with the family, which is always nice! My birthday is actually this Sunday. I’ll be 28. Happy birthday to you!

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  17. Melissa watson says
    July 17, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    30 is just the beginning of a great life. I m 52 and still lovin my God, life family and job!

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  18. Audra says
    July 17, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    29!

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  19. Summer says
    July 17, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    I’m not sure I have a favorite birthday. My 18th was pretty fun but that was 16 years ago!

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  20. Becky says
    July 18, 2014 at 1:00 am

    I turned 30 last year and felt the same as you, my 20s were wonderful and I wasn’t sure I was ready to be done with them! My 20s were all my favorite birthdays because I gained so much in my life…husband, 2 amazing kiddos, and I made some amazing friends!!! It’s gonna be hard for the 30s to live up to the previous decade :). Happy Birthday!!!

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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. Bekah Riker says
    July 18, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    Happy Birthday,,,enjoy your day.

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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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